Bauer Media Limited Privacy Policy
Bauer Media and Privacy
At Bauer Media Group ('Bauer'), we are committed to protecting and maintaining your privacy. As part of our normal operations we may collect your information. This Privacy Policy describes the type of information we may collect and what may happen to that information.
This policy applies to all publications published by Bauer. It also covers websites relating to Bauer publications hosted by third parties, including ninemsn.
This statement is designed to tell you as much as possible about how Bauer uses and manages personal information provided to, or collected by Bauer. We believe you should be made aware of our practices so you can make informed decisions about how you allow us to use your information.
Bauer is bound by and supports the National Privacy Principles contained in the Commonwealth Privacy Act. As a media organisation, Bauer publicly commits to the standards set out in the "Media Organisation Privacy Standards" in relation to it acts and practices carried out in the course of journalism.
In this ever changing world Bauer may, from time to time, review and update this privacy policy statement to take account of new laws and technology and changes to Bauer's operations. All personal information held by Bauer will be governed by Bauer's most recent policy.
Any questions regarding this statement or complaints regarding privacy should be sent to Bauer’s Privacy Officer at Bauer Media Group, 54-58 Park Street, SYDNEY NSW 2001
What kind of personal information does Bauer collect and how does Bauer collect it?
Bauer collects a range of personal information from members of the public.
Bauer collects most information directly from you. We collect this information so you can subscribe to publications, join our loyalty clubs, advertise in our magazines, request a product or service from Bauer, complete a survey or questionnaire, enter a competition or an event, seek employment, or communicate with Bauer by e-mail, telephone or in writing.
Sometimes Bauer may be provided with personal information about an individual from a third party, for example from third parties who give gift subscriptions.
In general, the type of personal information Bauer collects and holds could include (but is not limited to) name, address, contact details, and gender.
How Bauer uses Personal Information
Bauer uses personal information for the primary purpose for which it is collected and for such other secondary purposes that are related to the primary purpose.
In general, Bauer uses personal information for the following purposes:
to provide publications to readers of its publications;
to provide other products or services which are requested from Bauer, including advertising services;
to help Bauer manage and enhance its products and services;
to communicate with readers of its publications;
to provide people with ongoing information about Bauer's products and services in which they may have an interest;
unless requested not to, Bauer may provide your personal information to third parties which may in turn provide your information to other third parties for marketing purposes.
In many cases where Bauer asks you to provide Bauer with information about yourself, if you do not provide Bauer with that information Bauer will not be able to provide you with the relevant product or service.
Links to Third Party Websites from Bauer Websites
Bauer operates a number of websites relating to its products and services and general business, including magshop.com.au, bauer-media.com.au and magazine websites such as lifestyle.ninemsn.com.au/cleo (“Bauer Websites”). To the extent that Bauer Websites contain links to sites operated by third parties and not related to Bauer products, services or events (“Linked Websites”), the Linked Websites are not controlled by Bauer and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those companies. Before disclosing your personal information to Linked Websites, we advise you to examine their privacy polices.
Ordering Third Party product
When you order a product supplied by a third party supplier (“Third Party Supplier”) through Bauer or an Bauer Website, we forward your contact information to the relevant Third Party Supplier. In those instances, your information will be governed by the privacy policy of the Third Party Supplier.
Our Use of Cookies through Bauer Websites
Cookies are small pieces of information that are stored by your browser on your computers hard drive. Our cookies do not contain any personally identifying information, but they do enable us to provide the functionality you require when visiting Bauer Websites (for example, to place items in your shopping cart on magshop.com.au) and personalises your internet experience.
To whom might Bauer disclose Personal Information?
Bauer may disclose personal information it collects about you to a related company. The company to which information is disclosed is bound to use it for the same purpose as the information was collected, unless otherwise permitted by law.
Bauer may also provide your information to:
newsagents for the purpose of fulfilling subscriptions to Bauer publications;
Organisations who are sponsoring or otherwise involved with or participating in a promotion, competition or survey;
other companies or individuals Bauer engages to perform functions on behalf of Bauer, such as mailing a subscription, processing credit card information, mailing of information or prizes, data analysis, telemarketing, research, and advertising;
anyone you authorise Bauer to disclose information to.
Bauer may decide to buy or sell assets which form part of or relate to its business. In any such transaction, personal information will usually be one of the transferred assets and will be disclosed to the purchaser.
How does Bauer treat Sensitive Information?
In referring to 'sensitive information' Bauer means information relating to a person's racial or ethnic origin, membership of political bodies, religions, trade unions or other professional or trade association, sexual preferences, criminal record and health information.
If you decide to provide Bauer with sensitive information, it is Bauer's policy that this information will be used and disclosed only for the purpose for which it was provided or a directly related secondary purpose, unless you agree otherwise or use or disclosure of this information is allowed by law.
Management and security of personal information
Bauer has appointed a Privacy Officer to oversee Bauer's management of personal information in accordance with this policy and the Commonwealth Privacy Act. Bauer has also directed staff that personal information must be dealt with in accordance with this policy and that personal information must be kept secure from unauthorised access or disclosure.
Updating Personal Information
Bauer endeavours to ensure that the personal information it holds is accurate, complete and up-to-date. Bauer encourages you to contact it as soon as possible in order to update any personal information it holds about you. Bauer's contact details are set out below.
The National Privacy Principles require Bauer to not store personal information longer than necessary. Where Bauer no longer requires any personal information that it holds, that personal information will be destroyed or Bauer will remove from it any details that will identify individuals.
You have the right to check what Personal Information Bauer holds about you
Under the Commonwealth Privacy Act, you have the right to obtain access to any personal information which Bauer holds about you and to advise Bauer of any perceived inaccuracy. There are some exceptions to this right set out in the Act.
To make a request to access any information Bauer holds about you, please contact Bauer in writing as set out below. Bauer will require you to verify your identity and specify what information you require. Bauer may charge a fee to cover the cost of verifying your application and locating, retrieving, reviewing and copying any material requested. If the information sought is extensive, Bauer will advise of the likely cost in advance and can help to refine your request if required.
How to contact Bauer
If you would like to make an access request or wish to provide feedback about this policy, please contact Bauer by writing to Bauer’s Privacy Officer at Bauer Media Group., 54-58 Park Street, SYDNEY NSW 2001 or via e-mail privacyofficer@acpmagazines.com.au