Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12 July 2025

The Steward’s Lantern ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. What personal information we collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • IP address

  • Petition signatures and any comments you choose to provide

  • Donation details (e.g. payment method, donation amount, billing address)

  • Any other information you voluntarily provide (e.g. via forms, emails, or surveys)

2. How we collect your information

We collect personal information directly from you when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter or updates

  • Fill out a contact form

  • Sign a petition on our website

  • Make a donation

We may also collect limited technical information automatically via cookies and website analytics tools to improve site functionality and user experience.

3. How we use your information

We may use your personal information to:

  • Acknowledge and report on public support for petitions

  • Send campaign updates, newsletters, and other communications (if you opt in)

  • Process donations and issue receipts

  • Respond to enquiries or feedback

  • Improve our website and services

  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

You may unsubscribe from communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

4. Sharing your information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may disclose your information to:

  • Service providers that help us operate our website, send communications, or process payments

  • Parliamentary or government bodies when formally submitting a petition

  • Legal authorities where required by law

All third-party service providers are required to comply with applicable privacy laws and protect your information.

5. Data security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Access and correction

You may request access to your personal information or request a correction if you believe it is inaccurate or incomplete. To make a request, please contact us using the details below.

7. Cookies and tracking

Our website may use cookies and tracking technologies to collect usage data and enhance user experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to make a complaint, request access to your personal information, or unsubscribe from communications, please contact us:

The Steward’s Lantern
Email: andrew@stewardslantern.com.au
Address: Level 1, 153 Flinders Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Phone: 0447 367 650

9. Updates to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.