Effective Date: December 13, 2025
Stack Toolkit Reviews (“the Site,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is owned and operated by the Sole Trader, Man Wai Sharon Lo (ABN: 63717836558). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and manage your personal information in compliance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) and other relevant Australian and international privacy laws.
1. The Data Controller
The entity responsible for the collection and handling of your data under this policy is:
Contact Email: hello@stacktoolkitreviews.com
Data Controller: I, Man Wai Sharon Lo
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that relates to you in the following ways:
A. Directly Provided Information
This includes information you voluntarily give us when interacting with the Site:
- Contact Information: Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or send us an inquiry via a contact form.
- Comments: Information you share when posting comments on our articles.
B. Automatically Collected Information (Usage Data)
When you access the Site, certain information about your device and activity is collected automatically using cookies and third-party tools (like Google Analytics). This data is often anonymized but may include:
- Device & Connection: IP address, operating system, browser type, and time zone.
- Activity: Pages visited, duration of visit, links clicked, and the referring website URL.
3. How We Use the Information
We collect and use your personal information for the following legitimate purposes:
- Site Operation: To operate, maintain, and ensure the Site’s security and stability.
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send you any subscribed newsletters, and facilitate comments.
- Analysis and Improvement: To analyze website traffic, understand user preferences, and improve the content and performance of our reviews and comparisons.
- Affiliate Tracking: To track commissions owed to us through our affiliate partners.
4. Disclosure and Sharing of Personal Information
We will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may disclose information only to the following necessary third parties:
- Service Providers: Third parties that perform functions on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, email service provider, analytics services like Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Networks: To track and process affiliate commissions when you click an affiliate link and make a purchase. This involves sharing non-personally identifiable usage data.
- Legal Compliance: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
5. Cookies Policy
We use “cookies” to enhance your browsing experience and collect Usage Data. You have the right to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
6. Your Rights (Access and Correction)
We take reasonable steps to ensure your personal information is accurate and up-to-date. As a user, you have the right to:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate or outdated personal information we hold.
To exercise these rights, please contact the Data Controller using the email address provided in Section 1.
7. Third-Party Websites
The Site contains links to external websites (e.g., links to software providers for reviews). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
8. Changes to this Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will take effect immediately upon their posting on the Site. We encourage you to review this policy frequently.
9. Making a Complaint
If you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles, you may contact the Data Controller listed in Section 1 to make a complaint. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may escalate your complaint to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).