Privacy & Disclaimer

South Burnett Advocate is an unincorporated, non-profit group of individuals. We are not a registered business or company. Any references to “we”, “us”, or “our” refer to the collective group and its individual members.

• Personal Information: We may collect your name, email address, or other contact details if you contact us, submit content, or subscribe to updates.
• Contributor Information: If you contribute articles, photos, or other content, we may collect your name, contact details, and any information you choose to provide with your submission.
• Technical Data: We may collect non-identifying information such as your IP address, browser type, and website usage statistics through cookies or analytics tools.

• To communicate with you about your enquiries or contributions.
• To publish your name (or chosen byline) as a contributor, if you submit content for publication.
• To improve our website and services.
• To comply with legal obligations.

• We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
• We may share your information with service providers (e.g., web hosting, analytics) who assist us in operating our website.
• We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights or safety.
• If you contribute content, your name or byline may be published with your contribution, unless you request otherwise.

By submitting content (such as articles, photos, or other materials) to us, you agree that:

• You are the original creator or have permission to submit the content.
• You grant South Burnett Advocate a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your contribution on our website and related platforms.
• You consent to your name or chosen byline being published with your contribution, unless you request anonymity.
• We may edit contributions for style, length, grammar, or clarity, provided that the meaning and overall integrity of the content are maintained. Substantive changes that alter the original meaning or context will only be made with your approval.
• We reserve the right to decline to publish submissions at our discretion.

If you are a media agency or other party wishing to use our articles or content for publication, syndication, or commercial purposes, you must contact us for permission. Our content licensing options include:

• Standard Content: For most content, we may grant a non-exclusive, royalty-free license, subject to proper attribution requirements.
• Premium or Exclusive Content: For select content, we may require a licensing fee as agreed upon in writing prior to publication.

All licensing arrangements will be formalized through our Content Licensing Agreement. For inquiries about content licensing, please Contact us.

When our content is used with permission, proper attribution must be provided:

• Clear attribution to “South Burnett Advocate” in a reasonably prominent location
• Where specified, attribution to individual authors (by real name, pen name, or anonymous, as communicated at the time of submission)
• Attribution must not be removed or obscured in any reproduction of the content.

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site and to improve our services. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work as intended.

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information, but cannot guarantee absolute security. Please contact us immediately if you believe your information has been compromised.

• The information on this website is provided for general information only. We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content.
• The views expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of South Burnett Advocate or its members.
• We are not responsible for any loss or damage arising from your use of our website or reliance on its content.
• To the maximum extent permitted by law, South Burnett Advocate and its individual members are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of your use of this site.
• No Joint Liability: Each member of our group is only liable for their own acts or omissions and is not jointly liable for the acts or omissions of other members.
• South Burnett Advocate retains copyright and all intellectual property rights in the content we create. Nothing in the use of our website transfers ownership of our content to visitors or users.

You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us. We will respond as soon as reasonably possible.

We may update this Privacy Policy & Disclaimer from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Continued use of the website after changes means you accept the new terms.

This Privacy Policy & Disclaimer is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Queensland, Australia. Any disputes arising under this policy will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland, Australia.

For privacy enquiries, content licensing requests, contributor submissions, or questions about this policy, please visit our: Contact Page.