1. Overview

The LEGAL, NOT JUST. AUSTRALIA ("we," "us," "our," or "this site") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

Core principle: We collect the minimum amount of data necessary to operate this site and provide the services you request. Nothing is stored unless you explicitly submit it.

2. What data we collect

Automatic collection (analytics)

When you visit this site, we collect anonymized usage data to understand how the site is used and to improve it. This includes:

• Pages visited (URL)
• Time spent on each page
• Referring page (if any)
• Basic device information (browser type, operating system)
• Approximate location (country/city level only)

No personal identifiers: We do not track names, email addresses, or IP addresses. Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated.

Your choice: Analytics is loaded only if you accept cookies. You can opt out at any time using the cookie consent banner at the bottom of the page, or by managing your browser's cookie settings.

User submissions (story form, feedback)

If you choose to submit a story, feedback, or contact information through this site:

• Your submission is encrypted using strong end-to-end encryption (X25519 key exchange + AES-256-GCM symmetric encryption)
• No data is transmitted or stored unless you explicitly click submit
• Submissions are held on a secure server and reviewed by the site team before any public posting
• You retain the right to request deletion of your submission at any time

Cookies

We use only essential cookies necessary for site operation:

• au-jti-consent — Stores your cookie preference (accept or necessary-only)
• au-jti-consent-date — Timestamp of when you gave consent

We do not use cookies for advertising, tracking, or selling data.

3. Cookies & consent

When you first visit this site, you see a cookie consent banner. Here's what it means:

• "Necessary only": Only essential cookies (consent preference) are set. Analytics is not loaded.
• "Accept all": We load anonymized analytics to help us improve the site experience.

You can change your preference at any time by clicking "Manage preferences" in the banner, or by clearing cookies in your browser settings.

4. How we use your data

• Analytics: To understand how visitors use the site and identify improvements (page load times, popular sections, engagement patterns)
• Submissions: To review, moderate, and potentially publish your story or feedback (with your permission)
• Feedback: To respond to corrections, complaints, or inquiries

We do not:

• Share your data with third parties
• Use your data for commercial purposes or advertising
• Track you across other websites
• Sell your data

5. Data security

We protect user data through:

• Encryption: All submitted data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard cryptography
• Access control: Only authorized team members can access user submissions
• Regular audits: We review our data handling practices for compliance and security
• No backups without consent: Backups of user data are encrypted and securely stored

6. User submissions and anonymity

If you share a story or submit feedback:

• Anonymity by default: We encourage you not to include personal identifiers (full names, addresses, contact details) in your submission
• Pre-moderation: All submissions are reviewed before any publication. We will not publish submissions without your explicit approval
• Editing: We may edit submissions for clarity or to remove personal identifiers, with your consent
• Removal: You can request removal of any published content at any time

7. Your rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate personal data
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt-out: Withdraw your consent for analytics or promotional communications at any time

To exercise these rights, email contact@australianjusticetransparency.org.

8. Third-party services

This site is hosted on secure servers. We do not use external analytics services (Google Analytics, etc.) unless you have accepted cookies. We do not embed third-party tracking pixels or social media widgets.

9. Retention

• Analytics: Anonymized data is retained for 12 months
• Submissions: Kept until you request deletion, or for as long as legally required
• Cookies: Consent preference is retained for 12 months; you can withdraw at any time

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:

Email: contact@australianjusticetransparency.org