Privacy Policy

Monty Men’s Lifestyle Magazine ("Monty", "we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information in an open and transparent way. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

This policy applies to Monty’s website, digital platforms, newsletters, social media channels and related services.

1. Personal Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for our functions and activities, including:

  • Name and contact details (such as email address)

  • Demographic information (such as age range or location)

  • Subscription and newsletter preferences

  • Information you provide when contacting us, entering competitions or submitting content

  • Website usage data, including IP address, browser type, device information and pages visited

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16.

2. How We Collect Personal Information

We collect personal information in a number of ways, including:

  • When you subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list

  • When you enter promotions, competitions or giveaways

  • When you submit content, comments or enquiries

  • Through cookies and analytics tools when you use our website

  • Through third-party platforms such as social media services

3. Use of Personal Information

We use personal information in a manner consistent with Monty’s Editorial Policy and Advertising & Sponsored Content Policy, which prioritise transparency, independence and audience trust.

Personal information may be used to:

  • Provide, publish and improve our editorial content, services and website

  • Manage subscriptions, newsletters and audience communications

  • Respond to enquiries, feedback and complaints

  • Administer promotions, competitions and reader offers

  • Analyse website traffic and audience engagement to inform editorial decisions

  • Deliver advertising, sponsored content and partnerships that are clearly labelled and compliant with Australian media standards

Monty maintains a strict separation between editorial decision-making and commercial arrangements. Personal information is never used to influence editorial coverage.

We will not use your personal information for purposes unrelated to our activities without your consent, unless required or authorised by law.

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

In line with Monty’s Advertising & Sponsored Content Policy, we only disclose personal information where it is necessary, lawful and appropriate.

We may disclose personal information to:

  • Trusted service providers who assist with website hosting, analytics, email distribution or audience management

  • Advertising, sponsorship or promotional partners only where you have interacted with a clearly labelled competition, giveaway or promotion, or where information is shared in aggregated or de-identified form

  • Professional advisers such as accountants, auditors or legal advisers

  • Government authorities where required or authorised by law

We do not sell, rent or trade personal information, and advertisers do not receive access to personal data for undisclosed targeting or editorial influence.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Monty uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyse website performance. Cookies may collect information such as browsing behaviour and referral sources.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

6. Direct Marketing and Sponsored Communications

Monty may send you direct marketing communications, including newsletters, promotional offers and sponsored content, where:

  • You have opted in, or

  • It is permitted under the Spam Act 2003 (Cth) and applicable privacy laws.

All sponsored or advertising-related communications are clearly identified in accordance with Monty’s Advertising & Sponsored Content Policy and Australian Consumer Law.

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link provided or by contacting us directly.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. This includes secure servers and restricted access to personal information.

Despite these measures, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

8. Access and Correction

You may request access to personal information we hold about you and request corrections if the information is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date.

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on our website with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns or complaints about this Privacy Policy, our Editorial Policy, Advertising & Sponsored Content Policy, or how we handle personal information, please contact us:

Monty Men’s Lifestyle Magazine
South Australia, Australia
Email: info@montymag.com.au

We take privacy, editorial integrity and transparency seriously and will make reasonable efforts to resolve complaints promptly and in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).