Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Discountsod Pty Ltd ("we", "us", "our"), the operator of AusToday (discountsod.com), collects, uses, stores and protects personal information. We are committed to complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. Our Commitment to Privacy

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy applies to all personal information we collect through our website and services. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Account information – name and email address when you create a subscription or newsletter account
Contact information – name, email address and message content when you submit an enquiry via our contact form
Payment information – billing details processed securely by our payment provider (we do not store payment card data)
Usage data – pages visited, time spent on site, referring URL and browser/device type, collected via cookies and analytics tools
Email interaction data – open rates and click rates on our newsletter communications

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse site traffic and serve relevant advertising. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential cookies – required for basic site functionality including login sessions and preference storage
Analytics cookies – used to understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g. Google Analytics)
Advertising cookies – used to serve relevant advertisements through third-party networks including Taboola

You may decline non-essential cookies using the cookie consent banner displayed on your first visit. You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that declining cookies may affect some site functionality.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

Provide and administer your subscription account
Send you our email newsletter and editorial communications (where you have opted in)
Respond to your enquiries and support requests
Analyse and improve site performance and user experience
Serve relevant advertising through third-party advertising networks
Comply with our legal obligations

5. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share personal information with:

Service providers – including our email platform, payment processor, analytics provider and advertising partners, who process data on our behalf under data processing agreements
Advertising partners – anonymised or pseudonymised usage data may be shared with third-party advertising networks to serve relevant advertisements
Legal authorities – where required by law, court order or regulatory requirement

6. Third-Party Advertising

We participate in third-party advertising programmes, including Taboola. These services may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites to serve advertisements relevant to your interests. You may opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

7. Data Storage and Security

Your personal information is stored on secure servers located in Australia or, where we use cloud-based service providers, in jurisdictions with equivalent data protection standards. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss or disclosure.

8. Retention of Personal Information

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes and enforce our agreements. Subscription account data is retained for the duration of your subscription and for up to two years following cancellation. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months.

9. Access, Correction and Complaints

Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to access personal information we hold about you, and to request correction of inaccurate information. To make an access or correction request, or to lodge a complaint about our handling of your personal information, please contact us at outlook@discountsod.org.au.

If you are not satisfied with our response to a complaint, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.

10. Newsletter Unsubscribe

Every marketing email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You may opt out of newsletter communications at any time by clicking this link or by contacting us directly. Transactional emails related to your subscription account will continue to be sent regardless of marketing opt-out.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be notified via a notice on our website or, where appropriate, by email. Continued use of our website following notification of changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Discountsod Pty Ltd
24 Toomuc Valley Rd, Pakenham VIC 3810, Australia
Phone: 1300 617 649
Email: outlook@discountsod.org.au