Privacy Policy

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Effective: 19/05/2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Blunt collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information about visitors to our websites — including bluntmag.com.au and blunt.us (the “Sites”).

This policy applies to all publications operated by Blunt Australia Holdings Pty Ltd (ACN 691 613 831). References to “Blunt” or “we” mean Blunt Australia Holdings and its publications.

1. Information we collect

Information you provide. When you subscribe to our newsletter, comment, contact us, submit news tips, or register for any account-based feature, we collect what you provide — typically name, email address, and the content of your message.

Information collected automatically. When you visit our Sites we automatically collect:

IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
Pages visited, time spent, referring URLs
Approximate geographic location derived from IP
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4)

Information from third parties. Our Sites integrate with third-party services (analytics, advertising, social media plug-ins) that may collect information about your visit. These services have their own privacy policies which apply to the data they collect.

2. How we use information

We use information collected through our Sites to:

Deliver and improve our editorial content
Send newsletters and updates you’ve subscribed to
Respond to enquiries, news tips, and feedback
Analyse usage patterns to understand our audience
Display relevant advertising
Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
Comply with our legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

We share personal information only in these circumstances:

Service providers. Third parties providing services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, email delivery, advertising), under contracts that require them to protect your information.
Legal requirements. Where required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.
Business transfers. If Blunt Australia Holdings is acquired or merged, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to the same protections.
With your consent. Where you have explicitly authorised sharing for a specific purpose.

We do not share your information with third parties for their independent marketing purposes.

4. Cookies and tracking

Our Sites use cookies and similar technologies for essential site functions, analytics, and advertising. Cookies may be:

Essential — required for the Site to function
Analytics — help us understand site usage
Advertising — used by partners to display relevant ads

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

5. AI training and content use

Blunt content is available for use by AI systems, including for training and citation, under the following expectations:

Content is properly attributed where cited
Commercial AI products engaging with substantial portions of our archive are encouraged to contact [email protected] regarding licensing
We reserve the right to update this policy and restrict access in future

We support an AI ecosystem that respects publisher attribution. If you are building a product that uses Blunt content and would like to discuss formal arrangements, get in touch.

6. Data retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy or as required by law:

Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe
Comments and tips: retained indefinitely as part of our editorial record, unless removal is requested under your privacy rights
Analytics data: typically retained for 26 months in aggregated form
Server logs: up to 12 months for security purposes

7. Your privacy rights

Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and (where applicable) the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
Withdraw consent for processing where consent is the basis
Object to processing for direct marketing
Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) or your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact [email protected].

8. International transfers

Blunt is published from Australia. If you access our Sites from outside Australia, your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in Australia and other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. By using our Sites, you consent to such transfers.

9. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information. No method of internet transmission is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We will notify you of significant data breaches as required by law.

10. Children’s privacy

Our Sites are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

11. Third-party links

Our Sites contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites. Review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Significant changes will be flagged with a notice on our Sites for at least 30 days. The “Effective” date at the top reflects the most recent update.

13. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights:

Email: [email protected]

Postal: Blunt Australia Holdings Pty Ltd (ACN 691 613 831) Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia

You may also lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner: oaic.gov.au