MADE Journal Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 18 November 2025
MADE Journal (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website madejournalmag.com (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information when you use our Service. We are committed to complying with Australian privacy law, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and upcoming national and NSW digital privacy reforms.
By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in this policy. Unless otherwise defined, terms used here have the same meanings as in our Terms & Conditions.
Who we are
Our website address is https://madejournalmag.com. MADE Journal is an independent digital publication focused on creative culture, craftsmanship, and contemporary storytelling.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, enhance user experience, and support analytics. By using the site, you consent to the use of cookies unless you adjust your browser settings.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our site. They help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to offer a smoother and more efficient user experience. In the table below, you will find detailed information about each type of cookie we use, their purpose, and how long they remain on your device. We are committed to respecting your privacy and providing transparency about the data we collect through cookies. Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.
Comments
Additionally, when visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
How We Use Your Data
MADE Journal may use collected data for the following purposes:
- Operating and maintaining the Service
- Allowing comment functionality and community participation
- Improving site performance and user experience
- Analysing traffic, engagement, and content performance
- Moderating comments (including automated spam detection)
- Enhancing personalised content (where applicable)
- Ensuring site security and preventing misuse
We do not sell personal information.
Who We Share Your Data With
Password Reset Requests: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security verification.
Spam & Security Providers: Visitor comments may be checked using automated spam detection and security services.
Service Providers: Some trusted third-party partners (e.g. analytics or hosting providers) may access data solely to perform tasks on our behalf. They are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection standards.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures—including encryption, secure storage, and access controls—to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is entirely risk-free, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
