Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 28 October 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how The Prosperity Brief collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our newsletter and website.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you subscribe to The Prosperity Brief, we collect:
- Email address (required)
- Name (optional)
- Subscription preferences
- How you found us (UTM tracking data)
Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information about your interaction with our newsletter and website:
- Email open rates and click-through rates
- Website pages visited and time spent
- Device and browser information
- IP address and approximate location
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Deliver our newsletter: Send you The Prosperity Brief twice weekly
- Improve our content: Understand what topics and formats work best
- Respond to inquiries: Answer questions and provide customer support
- Analyze performance: Track engagement and optimize our service
- Comply with legal requirements: Meet our obligations under Australian privacy law
Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information with:
Service Providers
- Beehiiv: Our newsletter platform (US-based)
- Google Analytics: Website analytics (data processed globally)
- Web hosting providers: To deliver our website content
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by Australian law or to protect our rights and safety.
Data Retention
We retain your information while you're subscribed and for a reasonable period after unsubscribing to:
- Honor your unsubscribe request
- Maintain business records
- Comply with legal obligations
Your Rights
Under Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Correct: Update incorrect or incomplete information
- Delete: Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
- Unsubscribe: Stop receiving our newsletter at any time
- Complain: Lodge a privacy complaint with us or the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
Unsubscribing
You can unsubscribe from The Prosperity Brief at any time by:
- Clicking the unsubscribe link in any newsletter
- Emailing us at [email protected]
- Replying to any newsletter with "UNSUBSCRIBE"
Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics to understand site usage
- UTM parameters: To track how you found us
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.
International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers (like Beehiiv) are based outside Australia. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers in accordance with Australian Privacy Principles.
Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
- Secure database storage
- Limited access to personal information
- Regular security updates and monitoring
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via our newsletter or website notice.
Contact Us
For privacy questions, complaints, or to exercise your rights, contact us at:
Complaints
If you're not satisfied with our response to a privacy complaint, you can contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner:
- Website: www.oaic.gov.au
- Phone: 1300 363 992
- Email: [email protected]