Privacy Policy
StreamPick Australia ("we", "us", "our") operates the website stream-picks.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
- IP address (anonymised)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, and navigation paths
- Referring website or search terms
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookies section below).
Information You Provide
- Newsletter subscription: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
- Contact: If you email us, we receive your email address and any information you include in your message.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:
- Theme preference (localStorage): Remembers your light/dark mode choice
- Cookie consent (localStorage): Remembers your cookie consent choice
Analytics Cookies
With your consent, we use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics sets cookies to collect anonymous usage data. This data helps us improve the site. Google Analytics may transfer data to servers in the United States. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Advertising Cookies
With your consent, we may display advertisements through Google AdSense or other advertising networks. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your interests and prior visits to our site and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising at Google Ads Settings.
Managing Cookies
When you first visit our site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page, or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
How We Use Your Information
- To operate and maintain the website
- To understand how visitors use our site (analytics)
- To send you our newsletter (if you subscribed)
- To display relevant advertisements
- To improve our content and recommendations
- To respond to your enquiries
Affiliate Links
Some links on StreamPick are affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and sign up for a streaming service, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate links are provided by networks including Commission Factory, Impact.com, and Amazon Associates. These networks may use cookies to track referrals. Our editorial recommendations are independent and not influenced by affiliate relationships.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
- Google Analytics 4: Website analytics (Privacy Policy)
- Google AdSense: Display advertising (Privacy Policy)
- Cloudflare: Hosting and performance (Privacy Policy)
- Buttondown: Newsletter delivery (Privacy Policy)
- TMDB: Show metadata and images (Privacy Policy)
Data Retention
- Analytics data: Retained by Google Analytics for 14 months, then automatically deleted.
- Newsletter emails: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
- Cookie consent preference: Stored in your browser's localStorage indefinitely until cleared.
Your Rights
Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your data rights, contact us at: