Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy — Last Updated : May 2026
At Atlas Media, we believe privacy is a fundamental right, not a legal checkbox. This privacy policy explains clearly and honestly what information we collect, how we use it, and the commitments we make to protect it. It’s written to be understood, not to confuse.
1. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal and usage information:
Your name and email address, if you subscribe to our newsletter, sign up for updates, or contact us directly.
Usage data, including pages visited, time spent on our website, click interactions, and device/browser type, collected via third-party analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics).
Any voluntary information you choose to provide when engaging with our content, participating in surveys, submitting feedback, or responding to calls for involvement.
We aim to collect only what is relevant and necessary to provide you with a functional, informative, and secure experience across all areas of Atlas Media.
2. How We Use Your Information
Everything published on this website: articles, policy pages, research summaries, newsletter editions, and all associated materials, is the intellectual property of Atlas Media unless otherwise stated.
You are welcome to:
- Share our content with proper attribution to Atlas Media
- Quote or reference our work for educational, journalistic, or research purposes
- Link to our pages freely
You may not:
- Reproduce substantial portions of our content commercially without written permission
- Present our work as your own
- Scrape, copy, or redistribute our content in bulk
If in doubt regarding our Privacy Policy, just ask. We’re reasonable people.
3. Public Domain Content
We use your information for the following purposes:
To send newsletters, updates, and curated project news, if you have opted into our mailing list.
To respond to enquiries, feedback, or customer service requests.
To analyze website usage, so we can improve layout, content, and navigation experience.
To meet legal and regulatory requirements.
We do not use your information for profiling, targeted advertising, or resale of any kind. Our commitment to ethical data use is unwavering.
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell or trade your personal information. However, we may share limited data with:
Trusted third-party service providers, such as email platforms or website hosts, who help us deliver our content and maintain site operations.
Government agencies or legal authorities, if required to do so under applicable law or regulation.
All third-party partners are expected to adhere to privacy practices equal to or greater than our own standards.
5. Storage and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information using industry-standard security protocols, including encryption, secure server environments, and access controls. However, please note that no online transmission or data storage method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security at all times.
6. Access and Correction
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask for it to be corrected if it is inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete. We will respond to all reasonable requests with regards to our privacy policy in a timely manner. To do so, please contact us using the email provided below:
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, tools, or platforms. These external sites operate independently of Archivist’s Atlas and may have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies, as we do not accept responsibility for how those websites manage your data or interact with your information.
8. Changes To This Privacy Policy
These terms are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia. Any disputes arising from your use of this website will be subject to the jurisdiction of Queensland courts.
For more information about your privacy rights under Australian law, visit the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect legal, operational, or technological changes. All changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage regular review to stay informed.
9. Our Committment To You
At Atlas Media, we believe our privacy policy is not just a legal obligation, but a fundamental right. We handle your data with integrity, care, and minimalism, collecting only what’s necessary, never selling it, and always aiming to be transparent. If you have questions or concerns, we welcome them. Your trust matters to us, and we are committed to earning and maintaining it.
