Privacy Policy
Last updated: 4 September 2026
Bayside News respects your privacy. This policy explains the information we may collect when you use baysidenews.net.au and how we use it.
Information you provide
If you contact Bayside News, send a news tip, submit a story or otherwise communicate with us, we may collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address and message. We use that information to respond to you, assess submissions and operate Bayside News.
Website and technical information
Our website and hosting systems may automatically record basic technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages requested and security logs. This information is used for site operation, security, troubleshooting and performance.
Cookies
WordPress and services used by the website may set cookies that are necessary for site functionality, security or administration. If optional services that require additional cookies are added in future, this policy will be updated where appropriate.
Third-party services and embedded content
Some pages may include content or services provided by third parties. For example, local weather information may be retrieved from an external weather service, and articles may contain embedded media or links to other websites. Those services may receive technical information such as your IP address in the normal course of delivering their content and are governed by their own privacy policies.
Comments and spam protection
If comments are enabled, information submitted through a comment form, together with technical information used to detect spam or abuse, may be processed and retained for moderation and security purposes.
How we use information
We use personal information only where reasonably necessary to operate Bayside News, respond to enquiries, review community submissions, maintain security, correct errors and improve the website. We do not sell personal information.
How long we keep information
We keep information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, for record-keeping, or where required for legal, security or operational reasons.
Your choices
You can contact us to ask about personal information you have provided to Bayside News, or to request a correction or deletion where appropriate.
External links
Bayside News links to other websites for sources, community information and local services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
Contact
For privacy questions, requests or concerns, please use our Contact page.