Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 14 August 2025
Your privacy matters. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our site, subscribe to updates, or interact with our content.
Who we are
Our website address is: www.markriboldi.com.au.
Information We Collect
We may collect and store the following types of personal data:
- Your name and email address (when you subscribe or leave a comment)
- Comments or feedback you post on the site
- Data submitted via newsletter signup forms
- Information collected via cookies and traffic analytics
- IP address and browser information (for spam detection and site optimisation)
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Send blog post notifications and occasional newsletters (if you’ve opted in)
- Respond to comments or messages
- Improve the content and functionality of the website
- Detect spam, prevent abuse, and ensure secure access to the site
Newsletter Signups
If you subscribe to receive updates, your email address is stored through MailPoet, a newsletter and email delivery service.
By signing up, you agree to receive:
- Notifications when new blog posts are published
- Occasional curated updates
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us directly.
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with the IP address and browser user agent for spam detection.
An anonymised string generated from your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to display a profile image (if you use it). Gravatar’s privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy
Media
If you upload images, avoid including location data (EXIF GPS) as other visitors can download and extract that information.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. These include:
- Login and session cookies
- Comment form preferences
- Analytics and traffic data
- Temporary cookies for browser settings
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Embedded Content
Blog posts may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, links to academic sources). These behave as if you had visited the external site, which may collect its own data and use cookies.
Analytics & Tracking
We may use tools like Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel to track website traffic and improve our content. These services collect anonymised data unless you are logged into those platforms.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or trade your personal information. Your data is only shared with trusted services when necessary. For example:
- MailPoet (email delivery)
- Anti-spam services
- Web hosting provider (for technical and security needs)
How Long We Keep Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely
- Email addresses collected for subscriptions are stored until you unsubscribe
- Technical data (e.g. IP address logs) may be kept for security purposes
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request corrections or deletions
- Unsubscribe from emails at any time
To request any of the above, contact us here.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy?
Contact us here.