Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2 July 2026
1. Introduction
Automation Nest ("we", "us", "our") operates this website as an editorial publication focused on career development and professional skill-building for mid-career Australians. We are committed to handling personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) set out in that Act. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we use and store it, and the rights available to you.
2. Who this policy applies to
This policy applies to visitors of automation-nest.digital, including people who browse the site, submit the contact form, or otherwise communicate with us by phone or email. It does not apply to information collected by third-party websites we may link to, which have their own privacy practices.
3. What personal information we collect
We collect limited personal information, generally only what is provided to us directly. The table below summarises the categories of personal information we may collect and the purpose for collecting each category.
| Category of information | Examples | Purpose of collection |
|---|---|---|
| Contact details | Full name, email address, phone number | To respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form or by email |
| Message content | Text entered into the contact form message field | To understand and respond to the nature of your enquiry |
| Technical and usage data | IP address, browser type, pages visited, referring page | To operate the site securely and understand general usage patterns |
| Cookie preference data | Your selected cookie category preferences | To remember your consent choices between visits |
4. How we collect personal information
We collect personal information directly from you when you complete the contact form, send us an email, or call our office. Our contact form is configured to open your own email client so that your message is sent from your own email address directly to us; we do not operate a server-side database that stores form submissions independently of that email exchange. Technical and usage data is collected automatically through standard web server logs and, where you consent, analytics cookies.
5. How we use personal information
We use personal information to respond to enquiries, to maintain the security and functionality of the website, to understand in aggregate how the site is used so we can improve our content, and to comply with our legal obligations. We do not use personal information collected through this site for direct marketing without a clear opportunity to opt out, and we do not sell personal information to third parties.
6. Disclosure of personal information
We do not disclose personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may disclose limited technical information to service providers who host the website or provide analytics services, strictly for the purpose of operating the site, and only to the extent necessary for those services to function.
7. Overseas disclosure
Some of the tools and content delivery services used to run this website, such as font hosting or content delivery networks, may store or process data on servers located outside Australia. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure any overseas recipients handle information consistently with the Australian Privacy Principles.
8. Cookies
This website uses cookies to operate correctly and, where you consent, to understand usage patterns. Full details of the cookies used, their purpose and duration are set out in our separate Cookie Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie preference icon in the bottom right corner of the site.
9. Data security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. This includes limiting access to information within our organisation and using secure, reputable hosting infrastructure. No method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Data retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law. Email correspondence is generally retained in line with standard business record-keeping practices and may be deleted periodically where no longer needed.
11. Your rights and access
Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to request access to personal information we hold about you and to request correction if it is inaccurate, out of date, incomplete, irrelevant or misleading. To make such a request, contact us using the details in section 13 below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
12. Complaints
If you believe we have handled your personal information in a way that breaches the Australian Privacy Principles, you may lodge a complaint with us directly using the contact details below. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au.
13. Contact us
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be directed to:
Automation Nest
55 Brisbane St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Phone: +61 2 8218 2100
Email: info@automation-nest.digital
14. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last updated. This policy was last updated on 2 July 2026.