Privacy Policy

This policy explains what personal information Active Pages collects, why, and how you can control it. We handle personal information in line with the Australian Privacy Principles.

What we collect

Account details: username, email address, password (stored securely as a one-way hash, never in plain text) and anything you add to your profile.
Content you send: articles, comments, contact form messages and newsletter sign-ups.
Technical data: IP address, browser type and pages visited, collected through server logs, cookies and analytics tools.

How we use it

To run your account, publish your content and reply to your messages.
To send emails you asked for (such as the newsletter) and account emails (such as password resets and post approvals).
To keep the site secure, prevent spam and understand which content is useful.
To show advertising, which may be personalised by our advertising partners using cookies.

Cookies and advertising

We use cookies to keep you logged in, remember preferences such as dark mode, and measure traffic. Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising in your Google Ads Settings or at aboutads.info.

Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with service providers who help us run the site (hosting, email, analytics, advertising), or when required by law.

Your choices

You can update or delete your profile in your account settings, unsubscribe from the newsletter using the link in any email, and ask us for a copy of the information we hold about you through our contact page.