Privacy Policy

Effective date: 18 May 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Scooptivate collects, uses, stores and protects personal information when you visit our website, contact us or interact with our content.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Who We Are

Scooptivate is an online publication that publishes articles, features and opinion content across topics including places, community, people, lifestyle, spotlight, culture and opinion.

Website: https://scooptivate.com
Contact email: info@scooptivate.com

Information We May Collect

Scooptivate may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Messages or enquiries you send to us
• Information you provide through contact forms
• Newsletter sign-up details, if applicable
• Comments or other user-submitted content, if enabled

 

We may also collect non-personal information automatically when you visit the website, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages visited
• Referring websites
• Approximate location data
• Date and time of visit
  
  Website usage and analytics data

 

How We Collect Information

We may collect information when you:

• Visit the Scooptivate website
• Fill out a contact form
• Subscribe to a newsletter
• Comment on an article, if comments are enabled
• Email us directly
• Interact with our website, ads, links or embedded content
• Use social media links connected to Scooptivate

 

How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

• Respond to enquiries
• Operate and improve the website
• Publish and manage content
• Send newsletters or updates, if you have subscribed
• Monitor website performance and traffic
• Prevent spam, misuse or security issues
• Understand what content readers find useful
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

 

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Scooptivate may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website performance, analyse traffic and understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies may be used for:

• Website functionality
• Analytics
• Security
• Advertising or affiliate tracking, if applicable
• Remembering user preferences

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

 

Analytics

Scooptivate may use analytics tools, such as Google Analytics or similar services, to understand how visitors use the website.

These tools may collect information such as your device type, browser, pages visited, time spent on the site and general location information. This information helps us improve content and website performance.

 

Advertising and Affiliate Links

Scooptivate may display advertising or include affiliate links.

If you click an affiliate link or advertisement, third-party websites may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. Scooptivate is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

Where affiliate links are used, Scooptivate may earn a commission if you make a purchase through those links, at no additional cost to you.

 

Embedded Content From Other Websites

Articles on Scooptivate may include embedded content, such as videos, images, social media posts or links from other websites.

Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the third-party website directly. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking and monitor your interaction with their content.

 

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or email updates, we may use your email address to send you content, updates or promotional messages.

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

 

Sharing Your Information

We may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the website, manage emails, analyse traffic or provide technical support.

These providers may include:

• Website hosting providers
• Email marketing platforms
• Analytics services
• Spam protection tools
• Advertising networks
• Security services

We may also disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process or government request.

 

International Data Transfers

Some third-party services used by Scooptivate may store or process information outside Australia.

Where this occurs, your information may be handled in countries with different privacy laws. We take reasonable steps to use reputable providers that handle information securely.

 

How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.

However, no website, email system or internet transmission is completely secure. You provide information at your own risk.

 

Accessing or Correcting Your Information

You may contact us to request access to personal information we hold about you, or to ask us to correct inaccurate information.

To make a request, contact: info@scooptivate.com

We may need to verify your identity before responding.

 

Data Retention

We keep personal information only for as long as needed for the purpose it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Contact form submissions, emails and newsletter records may be kept for administrative, legal or business purposes.

 

Children’s Privacy

Scooptivate is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take reasonable steps to remove it.

 

Third-Party Links

Scooptivate may link to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices or policies of third-party websites.

You should review the privacy policy of any external site you visit.

 

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

 

Contact Us About Privacy

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact: info@scooptivate.com