Effective Date: 01.01.2025  
Last Updated: 31.12.2023

Welcome to Digital DIY Guide ("we," "our," "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this Privacy Policy. This document explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit digitaldiyguide.com (the "Site") or engage with any related services, content, or features. By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the Site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

  • Contact Information: When you fill out a contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, or comment on a post, we may collect your name, email address, and any additional information you choose to provide.
  • User-Generated Content: Comments, feedback, questions, and other content you submit publicly on the Site.
  • Transactional Details: If we offer paid products or services, we may collect information needed to process payments (handled by third‑party processors).

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Log Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the date/time of each visit.
  • Cookies & Similar Technologies: We use cookies, pixels, and local storage to recognize your device, improve functionality, and measure Site performance.
  • Analytics Data: We use services like Google Analytics that collect aggregated usage statistics.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from social media platforms (e.g., YouTube, Facebook) if you interact with our embedded content or share our articles.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  1. Operate and Maintain the Site and deliver content tailored to your interests.
  2. Improve User Experience by analyzing usage patterns and troubleshooting issues.
  3. Communicate with You about updates, newsletters, promotions, or responses to inquiries.
  4. Process Transactions and deliver purchased products or services (if applicable).
  5. Enforce Our Policies and detect, prevent, or address security issues and fraudulent activity.
  6. Comply with Legal Obligations such as record‑keeping, tax, and regulatory requirements.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (EU/EEA Users)

If you reside in the EU/EEA, our legal bases for processing your personal data under the GDPR include:

  • Consent (Article 6(1)(a))
  • Contractual Necessity (Article 6(1)(b))
  • Legal Obligation (Article 6(1)(c))
  • Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f)), such as improving the Site and preventing fraud

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it only in these circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third parties (hosting, email delivery, analytics, payment processors) that perform services on our behalf and agree to use your data only as instructed.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government request.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where user information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
  • With Your Consent: For any other purpose disclosed at the point of collection.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, blocking cookies may affect the Site’s performance. For detailed guidance, see our Cookie Policy (coming soon).

6. Third‑Party Links & Embedded Content

Our content may link to external websites or embed media (e.g., YouTube videos). These sites operate independently and have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

7. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (e.g., tax, accounting, or legal obligations).

8. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. Despite our efforts, no Internet transmission or storage system can guarantee 100% security.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Data portability
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise your rights, contact us as described in Section 12.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us so we can delete it.

11. International Data Transfers

If you access the Site outside Australia, note that your information may be processed in countries with data-protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. We take steps to ensure adequate safeguards when transferring data internationally.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please email us at luzurykick@gmail.com or write to:

Digital DIY Guide
PO Box 1234
Sydney NSW 2001
Australia

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised version on this page and update the “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be communicated via notice on the Site or email where required.

By continuing to use digitaldiyguide.com after changes are posted, you accept the revised policy.

Thank you for trusting Digital DIY Guide with your information. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and providing valuable, user‑focused DIY tutorials and resources.