Effective Date: 01 March 2025

At Raising Thriving Kids ("we", "us", or "our"), we are committed to protecting your personal information and privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you visit our website raisingthrivingkids.com.au (the "Site"). We follow the Australian Privacy Principles outlined in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this policy.

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1. Who We Are

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Raising Thriving Kids is an Australian-based parenting and lifestyle website supporting families with resources, courses, articles, and curated advertising from local businesses.

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Contact us:
📧 Email: jessie@jessiemaris.com
📍 Location: Ipswich, Queensland, Australia

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2. What We Collect

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We may collect the following personal information when you interact with the Site:

• Your name and email address (e.g. when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us)

• Any details you provide through forms (e.g. competitions or feedback)

• Your IP address, device information, and how you use the Site (for analytics and security)

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3. How We Collect Your Data

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We collect your data when you:

• Fill out a form or newsletter sign-up (via Wix Forms or third-party apps)

• Browse our website (automatically collected by Wix's platform)

• Interact with advertisements or embedded content

• Contact us directly

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4. How We Use Your Data

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We use your information to:

• Send you newsletters or updates (only if you've subscribed)

• Respond to enquiries

• Run competitions or giveaways

• Improve website performance and user experience

• Display advertisements and track how they're viewed

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5. Newsletter & Email Marketing

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If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address will be used to send occasional updates and relevant content. We use Wix Email Marketing tools or integrations (such as Wix Forms) to manage subscriptions.

You can unsubscribe anytime using the link in our emails.

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6. Advertising & Third Parties

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We display ads for third-party local businesses, manually added by Raising Thriving Kids. These businesses do not collect your personal data through our site.

We may also use Wix's advertising tools or integrations like Google Ads to display other content. These may use cookies to tailor ads to you. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser.

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7. Embedded Content

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Some blog posts or pages may contain embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, Instagram posts, etc.). Embedded content behaves as if you have visited the original website and may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction.

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8. Cookies & Tracking

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This Site uses cookies to:

• Remember your preferences

• Improve site performance

• Monitor analytics (e.g., Wix Analytics, Google Analytics)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly.

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9. Data Storage & Security

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Your data is stored on Wix's secure servers, which may be located outside of Australia. Wix complies with privacy and data protection standards. We take reasonable steps to protect your data from misuse, interference, and loss.

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10. How Long We Keep Your Data

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We retain your data:

• Until you unsubscribe from newsletters

• As long as needed to fulfil the purposes we collected it for

• As required for legal, security, or administrative reasons

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11. Your Rights

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Under the Australian Privacy Act, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your data

To exercise these rights, email us at jessie@jessiemaris.com

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12. Policy Updates

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This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated policy.