This Privacy Policy explains how linebrief-info ("we", "us", "our", "the Website"), operated by linebrief-info Editorial, collects, holds, uses and discloses personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the thirteen Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in Schedule 1 of that Act.
linebrief-info is an independent informational publication about Australian harness racing, including post position bias, handicap systems, race conditions and related topics. We are not a licensed wagering operator and do not accept bets, process payments, hold accounts or provide wagering services. We have no commercial affiliation with any licensed wagering operator, bookmaker, racing authority or betting exchange.
Privacy contact: harness@linebrief-info.com
Name and email address if you contact us or subscribe to updates.
Analytics tools collect anonymised usage data: pages visited, session duration, device type, OS, browser type, approximate region (country/state). IP addresses anonymised at collection. No precise location data collected.
Essential (site function) and analytics (anonymised behaviour). See Section 8.
Financial account details, government IDs, health information, wagering account data or sensitive information under APP 3.3, except where you include such information in direct correspondence.
● Respond to enquiries sent to harness@linebrief-info.com
● Send editorial updates where you have provided express consent
● Analyse anonymised, aggregated website usage to improve editorial content
● Detect, prevent and respond to security incidents or technical failures
● Meet legal obligations under applicable Australian law
We do not use personal information for automated decision-making or direct marketing without prior opt-in consent.
We collect and use personal information on the basis of your knowledge and consent (APP 3) and for purposes directly related to our editorial functions. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting harness@linebrief-info.com.
We do not sell, rent or share personal information for third parties' commercial purposes. We may disclose to:
● Analytics providers — anonymised data under contractual obligations consistent with Australian privacy law
● Website hosting providers — for technical operation; data may be stored outside Australia (see Section 6)
● Law enforcement or regulatory authorities — where required or authorised by law
● Successors in any corporate transaction — subject to equivalent privacy protections
Personal information may be transferred to or processed by servers outside Australia for hosting and analytics. We take reasonable steps to ensure those recipients handle information consistently with the APPs, either through contractual data processing obligations or equivalent privacy frameworks.
● Contact enquiries: 12 months after resolution, then deleted or de-identified
● Newsletter subscriptions: retained until unsubscribed, then deleted within 30 days
● Anonymised analytics: retained indefinitely (no personal data)
You may manage cookies through your browser settings. Where required by law, consent is obtained via the cookie banner on first visit.
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures including TLS/HTTPS encryption and access controls. In the event of a notifiable data breach likely to result in serious harm, we will notify affected individuals and the OAIC under the NDB scheme (Part IIIC, Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)).
You have the right to access personal information we hold, request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information, and withdraw consent. Contact harness@linebrief-info.com. We respond within 30 days. External complaints: OAIC — oaic.gov.au | 1300 363 992.
linebrief-info publishes general information about Australian harness racing mechanics. Nothing constitutes wagering advice, financial advice or a recommendation to place any bet. We are not a licensed wagering operator under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (Cth) or any state licensing regime.
Not directed at persons under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from under-18s. Contact harness@linebrief-info.com if you believe a minor has submitted information.
We may update this Policy periodically. Updated version posted with revised effective date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
Privacy enquiries: harness@linebrief-info.com
OAIC: oaic.gov.au | 1300 363 992