Personal information is any information about you which can be used to identify you. This includes information about you as a person (such as name, address, and date of birth), your devices, payment details, and even information about how you use a website or online service.

In the event our site contains links to third-party sites and services, please be aware that those sites and services have their own privacy policies. After following a link to any third-party content, you should read their posted privacy policy information about how they collect and use personal information. This Privacy Policy does not apply to any of your activities after you leave our site.

Effective date: 01/12/2025
Last updated: 02/12/2025

Information We Collect

Information we collect falls into one of two categories:

• Voluntarily provided information – information you knowingly and actively provide when using or participating in any of our services and promotions.

• Automatically collected information – information automatically sent by your devices in the course of accessing our products and services.

Log Data

When you visit our website, our servers may automatically log standard data provided by your web browser, including:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address

• Browser type and version

• Pages visited

• Time and date of your visit

• Time spent on each page

• Other details about your visit

If you encounter errors while using the site, we may automatically collect data about the error and the circumstances surrounding its occurrence. This may include technical details about your device, what you were attempting to do when the error occurred, and related technical information.

While this information may not be personally identifying by itself, it may be possible to combine it with other data to identify individuals.

Device Data

When you visit our website or interact with our services, we may automatically collect data about your device, such as:

• Type of device

• Location

Data collected depends on your device and software settings. We recommend reviewing the policies of your device manufacturer or software provider.

Personal Information

We may request personal information when you submit content to us or contact us, including:

• Name

• Email address

Legitimate Reasons for Processing Personal Information

We only collect and use personal information when we have a legitimate reason for doing so, and only where it is reasonably necessary to provide our services.

Collection and Use of Information

We may collect personal information when you:

• Access our content

• Contact us via forms, email, social media, or similar technologies

• Join our members area

We may collect, hold, use, and disclose information for the following purposes:

• To provide core features and services

• To personalise your website experience

• To contact and communicate with you

• For analytics, market research, and business development

• For advertising and marketing

• To understand times and ways our services are used

We may combine voluntarily provided and automatically collected information with general research data from trusted sources to improve our website and services.

Security of Your Personal Information

We protect personal information using commercially acceptable means to prevent loss, theft, unauthorised access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of any passwords associated with our services.

How Long We Keep Your Personal Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for its intended purpose. For example, account information may be retained for as long as the account exists.

Where required, we may retain information to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations, or for archiving, research, or statistical purposes.

Disclosure of Personal Information to Third Parties

We may disclose personal information to:

• Third-party service providers

• Employees, contractors, or related entities

• Agents or business partners

International Transfers of Personal Information

Personal information may be stored or processed in Australia or other countries where our partners and service providers operate.

Where international transfers occur, we ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect personal information in accordance with this policy.

Your Rights and Control Over Your Personal Information

Your Choice

Providing personal information is optional, but refusing may affect your use of our services.

Information from Third Parties

If you provide personal information about another person, you confirm you have their consent.

Marketing Permission

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us.

Access and Correction

You may request access to or correction of your personal information.

Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

Downloading Information

You may request a downloadable copy of your personal data.

Data Breaches

We comply with applicable laws regarding data breach notifications.

Complaints

You may lodge a complaint with us or a relevant regulatory authority.

Unsubscribe

You may unsubscribe from communications at any time.

Business Transfers

If our business or assets are acquired, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, in accordance with applicable law.

Limits of Our Policy

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites we link to.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated where required by law.

UK GDPR Compliance (UK)

Data Controller

For the purposes of GDPR, Starving Artists acts as a Data Controller.

Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Consent

• Performance of a contract

• Legitimate interests

• Compliance with legal obligations

We do not directly market to individuals under 18 years of age.

Your Data Subject Rights (UK)

You have the right to:

• Be informed

• Access your data

• Rectify inaccurate data

• Restrict processing

• Object to processing

• Data portability

• Erasure (in certain circumstances)

You may submit a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR), which we will respond to within 30 calendar days.

Complaints (UK)

You may lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF

Tel: 0303 123 1113
Website: www.ico.org.uk

Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding your privacy, contact:

Conor Rush
Contactstarvingartists@gmail.com