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Privacy Policy
This policy explains how AUNS collects, uses and protects personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles.
Last updated: June 2026. Privacy enquiries: [email protected]
Who we are
This policy applies to AUNS (Australian News Syndicate), published by Lionheart Global Corporation Pty Ltd (ABN 13 659 392 971), a company registered in New South Wales, Australia. References to "AUNS", "we", "us" or "our" in this policy refer to Lionheart Global Corporation Pty Ltd.
What personal information we collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, device type, browser type and IP address, collected automatically when you use auns.com.au.
- Contact information: Name and email address, when you contact us voluntarily via email.
- Advertising data: Aggregated and pseudonymous data used to serve and measure display advertising, collected through third-party advertising platforms.
We do not collect sensitive information (as defined by the Privacy Act) unless you provide it voluntarily in correspondence with us.
How we collect information
We collect information directly when you contact us or submit a correction request. We also collect information automatically through cookies, web analytics software and advertising technology embedded in our pages.
How we use personal information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and improve the auns.com.au website
- Respond to enquiries, correction requests and feedback
- Measure and report on advertising performance (using aggregated, non-identifying data)
- Comply with our legal obligations
We do not sell personal information to third parties. We do not use personal information for purposes other than those described in this policy without first obtaining your consent.
Cookies and tracking
auns.com.au uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, measure audience behaviour and serve advertising. Cookies set by AUNS are used for session management and analytics. Third-party cookies may be set by advertising partners and analytics providers.
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features of auns.com.au.
Third-party services
AUNS uses third-party services including web analytics and advertising platforms. These services may collect information about your use of auns.com.au subject to their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. Where we share data with third parties, we do so under data processing agreements that restrict their use of that data to the purposes for which it was shared.
How we protect personal information
AUNS takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification and disclosure. Our website uses HTTPS encryption. Personal data held in our systems is access-controlled and not shared with staff who do not need it to perform their function.
Access and correction
You have the right to request access to personal information we hold about you and to request correction of information that is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date. To make a request, contact [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
Complaints
If you believe we have not handled your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles, you may lodge a complaint with us at [email protected]. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may escalate your complaint to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The updated policy will be published on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of auns.com.au after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact
Privacy enquiries: [email protected]
Lionheart Global Corporation Pty Ltd, ABN 13 659 392 971, Perth WA, Australia