Traverse Magazine ("Traverse", "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information we collect and hold. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
This policy applies to all visitors to our website, subscribers, contributors, advertisers, customers, and individuals who interact with us through our digital platforms, events, and publications.
By using our website or providing your personal information to us, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
The personal information we collect depends on the nature of your interaction with us and may include:
When you subscribe to Traverse, or other communications, we may collect:
When submitting articles, photographs, travel stories, reviews, or other content, we may collect:
When making advertising or commercial enquiries, we may collect:
When purchasing subscriptions, merchandise, or other products, we may collect:
Please note that payment card information is generally processed securely by third-party payment providers and is not stored by Traverse.
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
We collect personal information when you:
Where reasonable and practical, we collect information directly from you.
We collect, hold, and use personal information to:
We may use your personal information to send newsletters, promotional offers, event information, and updates about Traverse magazine.
You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by:
We will not send direct marketing communications where prohibited by law.
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and gather website performance information.
Cookies may be used to:
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website functions may not operate correctly.
We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics to understand website usage and improve our services.
We may disclose personal information to:
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
Some of our service providers may store or process data outside Australia.
Where personal information is disclosed overseas, we take reasonable steps to ensure that recipients handle the information in accordance with Australian privacy requirements.
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from:
Personal information may be stored electronically, in cloud-based systems, or in physical records.
While we implement appropriate security measures, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed as completely secure.
You may request access to personal information we hold about you and request corrections if the information is inaccurate, incomplete, or out of date.
Requests should be submitted using the contact details provided below.
We may require verification of identity before providing access.
Where practical and lawful, you may interact with us anonymously or using a pseudonym. However, this may limit our ability to provide certain services.
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal and business requirements.
When information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to securely destroy or de-identify it.
Our website and services are not directed at children under 15 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.
Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage users to review their privacy policies.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or our business operations.
Any updated version will be published on our website with a revised effective date.
If you believe we have breached the Privacy Act or Australian Privacy Principles, please contact us. will investigate your complaint and respond within a reasonable timeframe.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
Traverse Magazine
Email: leigh.wilkins@traverse-magazine.com
Postal Address: 27 Simpson Street, Yarraville, Victoria 3013, Australia
Website: traverse-magazine.com
For privacy-related enquiries, access requests, corrections, or complaints, please contact us using the details above.