Last updated: April 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how DIY Skincare Tips (diyskincaretips.com) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us via the contact form.
- Name — if you provide it when subscribing or contacting us.
- Usage data — including pages visited, time spent on the site, browser type, and device type, collected automatically via analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information only for the following purposes:
- To send you our newsletter, including new recipes, ingredient guides, and skincare tips (only if you have subscribed).
- To respond to enquiries submitted via the contact form.
- To improve the content and user experience of this website using aggregated, anonymised analytics data.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Email Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is stored securely and used solely to send you content from DIY Skincare Tips. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any newsletter email. We will remove your email address from our list promptly upon request.
4. Cookies
This website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:
- Essential cookies — required for the website to function correctly.
- Analytics cookies — to understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics). This data is anonymised and aggregated.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect the functionality of the website.
5. Third-Party Services
This website may use third-party services including Google Analytics and email marketing platforms. These services have their own privacy policies and may collect data independently. We encourage you to review their policies.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our server.
7. Your Rights
Under the Australian Privacy Act, you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information held by us. To exercise these rights, please contact us via the Contact page.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
9. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the Contact page.