Privacy Policy
About This Policy
This website is operated by Nyema Hermiston (nyemahermiston.com.au). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit this website, how we use it, and your rights in relation to that information. We are committed to handling your personal information with care and in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Contact form submissions — When you complete the contact form on this site, we receive your name, email address, enquiry type, and message. This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry and is not shared with third parties.
- Newsletter sign-ups — If you subscribe to updates, we collect your email address to send you relevant news, book updates, and health insights. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send.
- Website analytics — We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors use this website. Google Analytics collects anonymised data about your device, browser, location (country level), and how you interact with the site. This data does not identify you personally. You can opt out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information only for the purpose it was provided:
- To respond to your enquiries, media requests, or speaking invitations
- To send you book updates and news if you have subscribed
- To improve this website based on aggregated, anonymous usage data
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any third party for marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
This website uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — For anonymised website analytics. Google Privacy Policy →
- Formspree — For processing contact form submissions. Formspree Privacy Policy →
- Google Fonts — For typography. Fonts are loaded from Google's servers. Google Privacy Policy →
Cookies
This website uses cookies for website analytics (Google Analytics) only. No tracking cookies are used for advertising purposes. By continuing to use this website, you consent to the use of analytics cookies.
Your Rights
Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to:
- Request access to any personal information we hold about you
- Request that we correct inaccurate personal information
- Request that we delete personal information we hold about you
- Withdraw consent to receive communications from us at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact form.
External Links
This website contains links to external websites (such as Amazon, Goodreads, The Aurum Project, and Facebook). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please get in touch using the contact form on this website.