Privacy Policy

Last updated: 26 October 2024

Not Quite Write is an Australian partnership (ABN: 85 157 104 734) which operates the Not Quite Write Podcast, Prize, Press and website under the laws of NSW, Australia.

We’re glad you’re here and we want you to know that we value your privacy and will not sell your personal information to third parties.

We may disclose your personal information to third parties in circumstances where you might reasonably expect us to disclose your information, for example to our IT service providers, our own marketing providers, our professional service advisors, website analytics platforms, and to law enforcement if required. Some of these third parties may be based outside of Australia.

The information we collect

We collect information electronically when you interact with us on our website, email, or social media channels. Information we collect about you may include the following:

  • Email address
  • Full name
  • Phone number
  • Postal address
  • Payment information
  • Social media contacts
  • Profile images you upload to our forum
  • Cookies and usage data

How we collect your information

Typically, we only collect this information when you provide it to us, for example when signing up to our newsletter, accessing a service provided by us, or buying one of our products. We also collect personal information when you make a payment to us directly or via a third party service such as PayPal or Stripe.

The exception to this is cookies and usage data, which are automatically collected when you access our site. Although this data is mostly anonymous, it is possible that under certain circumstances, it could identify you. You have the option to modify your cookie settings in your internet browser. Blocking cookies may affect your website user experience however it will not prevent you from accessing our services.

You can access our Cookie Policy for more information about how we use cookies on this website.

How we use your information

We use your information to provide services to you, and to deliver a more personalised experience. We use your information for internal administrative purposes, and marketing and research purposes. We also use website analytics and cookies to help us better understand our visitor traffic and reward third-party referrals to our site.

When you provide us with your email address, either by subscribing to our newsletter or signing up to one of our services, you agree to receive email communications about our activities from time to time. We will always give you the option to unsubscribe.

When you enter the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, you agree to the terms and conditions of that competition. You also agree to your personal information being used for email communications and to facilitate the competition. A “Shout it from the rooftops!” policy applies to the sharing of winner and place-getter names on our podcast, website, social media, and email communications. If you have provided one, we will use your pen name. If you win a cash prize, we will ask you to share additional information with us so we can get your money to you.

We sometimes talk about our listeners on the podcast and on our social media, for example when they write in or talk to us about topics related to the podcast. When we do this, we may use your name. If you ask us not to use your name, we won’t. 

Not Quite Write is a podcast with international reach so communications by the podcast may be expected to reach people anywhere in the world.

Accessing third party sites

Our website contains advertising and links to websites operated by third parties. We make no representations or warranties in relation to the privacy practices of any third party provider or website. Accessing these sites is done at your own risk.

Protecting your information

We will do what is reasonable to keep your personal information safe from misuse. In the event of a breach, we will act to contain the breach and provide clear and open communication with you about our plans to control the breach.

Contact us

If you want to access, change or correct the personal information we hold about you, or if you have any questions, concerns, or feedback, please contact us at contact@notquitewrite.com. A living, breathing human being will respond to your email as soon as possible.