This Privacy Policy explains how LongFlat.com.au (“we”, “us”, “the site”) handles information when you visit or contact this community website for Long Flat and the Hastings hinterland, New South Wales, Australia.

Long Flat is part of the Farming Domains portfolio of regional Australian websites.

Who we are

LongFlat.com.au is a local community information site. For privacy questions, use our contact form.

Information we collect

We may collect:

Information you send us — for example your name, email address, and message content when you use the contact form.
Technical and usage data — such as browser type, device type, approximate location derived from IP address, pages viewed, and referring URLs. This is typical website log and analytics data.
Cookies and similar technologies — small files or storage used for site function, preferences, analytics, and (if enabled) advertising. See “Cookies, analytics and advertising” below.

We do not require you to create an account to read the site.

How we use information

We use information to:

operate, maintain, and improve LongFlat.com.au;
respond to enquiries and community messages;
understand how the site is used (aggregated analytics);
protect the security and integrity of the site;
display advertising and measure ad performance if we participate in programs such as Google AdSense (see below);
comply with legal obligations.

Contact form

Messages submitted through our contact form are processed by Formspree so we can receive them by email. Formspree’s handling of that data is described in their privacy policy. Please do not send sensitive personal information (for example payment card numbers or government ID) through the form.

Cookies, analytics and advertising

Like most websites, we may use cookies and similar technologies. Some are essential (for example security or form spam protection). Others help us understand traffic or support advertising.

Google AdSense and advertising partners

We may use Google AdSense or similar third-party advertising services to display ads on LongFlat.com.au. These partners may use cookies, web beacons, and device identifiers to:

show ads (including ads based on previous visits to this or other sites — “interest-based” or personalised ads);
limit how often you see an ad; and
measure ad effectiveness.

Google’s use of information is described in Google’s Privacy Policy and advertising pages such as How Google uses information from sites that use its services. You can manage ad personalisation via Google Ads Settings and industry tools such as Your Online Choices (Australia) where available.

Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website or other websites. Users may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Ads Settings.

Analytics

We may use privacy-conscious or standard analytics tools (for example server logs or Google Analytics) to see aggregate traffic patterns. Where Google Analytics is used, Google may process data as described in its policies; you can use browser controls and Google’s tools to limit analytics cookies where offered.

Third-party services

Depending on features enabled, third parties may process data on our behalf or when you interact with embeds:

Formspree (contact forms);
Open-Meteo (weather data — generally no personal account required);
Google (News headlines, optional AdSense/Analytics, embedded maps or videos if used);
Hosting and content delivery providers for the website files.

External websites we link to have their own privacy practices. We are not responsible for those sites.

Children

The site is a general community resource and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for marketing purposes. If you believe a child has provided personal information via the contact form, please contact us so we can delete it.

Data retention

Contact messages are kept as long as needed to respond and for ordinary business records. Server logs and analytics data are retained for operational periods only. Advertising partners set their own retention periods.

Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational steps to protect information (for example HTTPS where configured). No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

Your choices and rights

Depending on applicable Australian privacy law and your situation, you may request access to or correction of personal information we hold about you, or ask us to delete contact-form correspondence where practicable. Use thecontact form. You can also control cookies through your browser settings (blocking some cookies may affect site features or ads).

International processing

Some providers (for example Formspree or Google) may process data on servers outside Australia. By using the site or contacting us, you understand that this may occur subject to those providers’ safeguards and policies.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Contact

Privacy questions: contact us. Related: Terms of Use.