The Italian Corner (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit theitaliancorner.com.au, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using this website, you agree to this policy.
Who we are
The Italian Corner is an independently owned and operated food and lifestyle website based in Australia. If you have any questions about this policy, contact us at [email protected].
Information we collect
We collect two kinds of information:
Information you give us. When you leave a comment, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us, you may provide your name, email address, and any details you choose to include in your message.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical data when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on the site, and the site you came from. This is collected through cookies and similar technologies (see below).
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- operate, maintain, and improve the website and its content;
- respond to your comments, questions, and messages;
- send our newsletter or updates, where you have subscribed;
- understand how visitors use the site so we can make it better;
- keep the site secure and prevent misuse.
We do not sell your personal information.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function and remember your preferences. We use them to keep the site working properly, remember your settings, and understand how the site is used.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the site work.
Analytics
We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with the site — for example, which pages are most read and how people arrive here. These tools may use cookies and collect anonymised usage data. This helps us improve the site. You can opt out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Third-party services
Some functions of the site may rely on third-party services (for example, email newsletter providers or embedded content such as videos or maps). These providers have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.
Links to other websites
This site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. This policy applies only to theitaliancorner.com.au.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you, or to object to certain processing. Australian users are covered by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles. To make a request, email us at [email protected] and we will respond within a reasonable time.
Children’s privacy
This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under 15. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Data security
We take reasonable steps to protect the information we hold. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review it periodically.