Last updated: September 2025
Our commitment
Dusty Boots Journal (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, contribute content, or interact with us.
1. Information we collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal details you provide (such as your name, email address, or biography) when submitting articles, subscribing to our newsletter, or contacting us.
- Technical information (such as IP address, browser type, device information) automatically collected when you use our website.
- Usage data about how you interact with the website, including pages visited, time spent, and links clicked.
- Cookies and analytics data to improve site performance and user experience.
2. How we use your information
We may use your information to:
- Publish and manage content contributions to Dusty Boots Journal.
- Respond to enquiries and provide support.
- Send newsletters, updates, or promotional content (only if you opt-in).
- Analyse website performance and improve our content.
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers (such as website hosting, email, and analytics providers) to help us run the site.
- Legal authorities if required by law.
- Other parties with your consent.
4. Cookies and Analytics
- We use cookies to enhance functionality and track usage.
- We may use Google Analytics or similar tools to understand traffic and improve the site.
- You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, and loss, as well as unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
You may:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct or update your details.
- Opt out of receiving marketing emails at any time.
If you are located in the EU/UK, you may also have rights under the GDPR (e.g. data portability, erasure).
7. International Data Transfers and Hosting
As Dusty Boots Journal may have contributors and readers worldwide, and is hosted as a cloud service, information may be transferred and stored outside Australia. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Dusty Boots Journal
Email: info@dustybootsjournal.com.au
Website: www.dustybootsjournal.com.au