At Governance without Coercion, I take your privacy as seriously as I take my research. I believe in transparency and autonomy, which is why I left platforms that demand excessive personal data. This policy explains what little information I collect and how it is handled.
1. The Information I Collect
I only collect information that is strictly necessary to provide you with my research and commentary. This includes:
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Contact Details: If you subscribe to my updates, I collect your email address.
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Log Data: Like most websites, my server logs your IP address, browser type, and the pages you visit. This is used solely for security and to ensure the site functions correctly.
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What I DO NOT Collect: I do not collect biometrics (fingerprints, facial recognition), financial data (unless you are making a specific purchase), or sensitive personal identifiers beyond what is needed to send you an email.
2. How Your Data is Used
Your information is used for two main reasons:
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Communication: To send you my latest posts and research.
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Site Integrity: To protect the website from “bot” attacks or malicious activity.
I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties or marketing firms.
3. Cookies and Tracking
This site uses basic cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyse site traffic at a high level (e.g., seeing which posts are most popular). You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, and the site will still remain functional.
4. Third-Party Links
My posts often contain links to other researchers, journals, or news sites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those external websites. I encourage you to read their policies if you have concerns.
5. Data Security and Storage
I use industry-standard security measures to protect your data. Since I value a risk-management approach, I aim to keep data collection to a minimum so there is less risk to manage. Should a data breach occur, I will notify you as required by Australian law.
6. Your Rights
Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:
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Access the information I hold about you.
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Correct any details that are inaccurate.
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Unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of my emails.
7. Changes to This Policy
As technology and laws change, I may update this policy. Any changes will be posted here with an updated ‘Last Modified’ date.
8. Contact Me
If you have any questions about your privacy or want to request a copy of the data I hold, please contact me through the contact form on this website.
Last Updated:02/02/26