Privacy Policy for Melanin Magazine

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The opinions expressed on this website do not necessarily represent those of the editor, the publisher, or the publication. Contributions are submitted at the sender's risk, and Melanin Magazine cannot accept any loss or damage. Please retain duplicates of text and images.

All websites under Melanin Magazine are wholly owned and maintained by us. They are available for open viewing, without the need for online membership.

Our websites may feature offers requiring you to provide personal information. If you provide such information, it may be used to offer you products or services. This information may also be shared with parties providing the products or services on our behalf (such as fulfilment organizations).

We do not sell your information to third parties. However, these parties may keep the information we provide for their future activities, including direct marketing. We may keep your information and use it to inform you of other promotions and publications from time to time.

Privacy Policy Commitment

Melanin Magazine is dedicated to protecting and respecting your privacy. As part of our daily operations, we may collect your information. This Privacy Policy outlines the type of information we may collect and its potential use. Melanin Magazine reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time.

For any questions or privacy concerns, please contact:

The Director, Melanin Magazine, 98 Holdsworth St, Woollahra NSW 2025, Australia.

hello@melaninmagazine.com.au

What Type of Information is Collected?

Melanin Magazine primarily collects information directly from our subscribers, customers ordering subscriptions via our services, and visitors inquiring about our services. This information collection is essential for you to subscribe to products or services via our websites.

We may also receive personal information about individuals from third parties, for example, from those who gift subscriptions.

The type of personal information collected includes name, address, email address, contact details, age range, gender, profession, etc.

Usage of Collected Information

The primary use of personal information by Melanin Magazine is to process orders for subscriptions via our websites. We only request information relevant to the fulfillment of our services.

This information may also be used to communicate with our customers, providing updated information on products, services, and events via email and newsletters. If you wish to unsubscribe from any of our newsletters, you can follow the "Unsubscribe" instructions at the bottom of each newsletter.

Unless otherwise requested, we may share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. If you prefer not to have your information shared, please let us know by contacting us at the above email address.

Disclosure of Personal Information
Melanin Magazine may share your information with organisations sponsoring or involved in promotions, competitions, or surveys we conduct, including companies managing prize draws and database management entities.

Sensitive Information

Please refrain from sending or disclosing any sensitive personal information (e.g., related to racial or ethnic origin, religion, health, criminal background, or union membership) through our websites, over the phone, or via email. If you provide sensitive information, you consent to our collecting and handling this information as per this Privacy Policy.

Complaints

If you believe we have breached privacy laws, contact us with your complaint. Include your contact details and a detailed complaint description. We may share your information with others to assist in responding to your complaint and will reply within 5 business days, detailing our findings and the next steps.

If unsatisfied with our response, you may refer your complaint to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (www.oaic.gov.au) or the Personal Data Protection Commission Singapore (www.pdpc.gov.sg).