This Privacy Policy explains how It’s Released (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit itsreleased.com.au. We are an Australian website and handle personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.
Last updated: 6 October 2026
What Data We Collect
We collect a limited amount of information to run and improve this website:
- Analytics data — anonymised information about how you use the site, such as pages visited, time on page, device type, and browser. This helps us understand which content readers find useful.
- Contact form submissions and emails — when you contact us at contact@itsreleased.com.au, we receive your name, email address, and the contents of your message so we can respond.
- Comments — if you leave a comment on the site, we collect the name and email address you provide, along with your comment.
- Cookies — small files stored on your device that remember preferences (such as cookie consent choices) and help us measure traffic. See the Cookies section below.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the website and its content.
- Respond to your enquiries, tips, corrections, and feedback.
- Publish comments you choose to submit.
- Understand readership trends so we can cover the product categories readers care about.
- Comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information to anyone, and we do not use it for purposes unrelated to running this website without your consent.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential cookies — required for the site to function (for example, remembering your cookie consent choice).
- Analytics cookies — help us measure traffic and understand how readers use the site.
- Affiliate tracking — some retailer links set cookies so the retailer can attribute a purchase to our referral (see Affiliate Disclosure below).
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the site work.
Third-Party Services
We rely on a small number of third-party services to run this website:
- Web hosting — our site is hosted by Hostinger. Standard server logs (such as IP addresses) may be recorded for security and reliability purposes.
- Analytics — we use analytics tools to measure aggregated, anonymised traffic statistics.
- Retailers and manufacturers — articles may link to third-party websites. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, and we encourage you to review them.
We only share personal information with these providers where necessary to operate the site, and we take reasonable steps to ensure they handle it appropriately.
Affiliate Link Disclosure
Some links on It’s Released are affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a commission from the retailer at no extra cost to you. This helps keep the site running and our content free.
Importantly, affiliate relationships do not affect our editorial independence. We only recommend and feature products we genuinely believe are worth your attention, and our reviews and verdicts are never for sale. Where a commercial relationship exists on a specific piece of content, we disclose it.
Your Rights Under Australian Law
Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of any personal information that is inaccurate, out of date, or incomplete.
- Make a complaint if you believe we have breached your privacy — we will take reasonable steps to investigate and respond.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. This includes using secure hosting, HTTPS encryption for data in transit, and limiting access to personal information to what is needed to operate the site.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time — for example, if we add new features or change the services we use. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Significant changes will be highlighted where appropriate.
Contact Us About Privacy
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, how we handle your information, or wish to access or correct your personal information, please email us at contact@itsreleased.com.au. We aim to respond within 2 business days.