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Last updated: January 2026

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At Poncho.au ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website poncho.au (the "Site"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Contact us through our contact form
  • Subscribe to our newsletter (if offered)
  • Participate in surveys or promotions
  • Leave comments on our articles

This information may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • Your IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Access times and dates
  • Pages viewed on our Site
  • Referring website addresses

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site. Cookies are small data files placed on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some features of our Site may not function properly.

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site
  • Advertising cookies: Used by our advertising partners to serve relevant ads

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our Site
  • To respond to your comments, questions, and requests
  • To send you newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent)
  • To monitor and analyse usage patterns and trends
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
  • To comply with legal obligations

Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, and other parties who perform services for us, such as website hosting, data analysis, and email delivery.

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Affiliate Disclosure

Poncho.au is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.au. When you click on links to Amazon and make purchases, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Our recommendations are based on our genuine assessment of products. We only recommend products we believe provide value to our readers. However, you should be aware that our content includes affiliate links, and we receive compensation for purchases made through these links.

Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including Amazon.com.au and other retailers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Under Australian privacy law, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate information
  • Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
  • Opt-out: You can opt out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Poncho.au
Email: privacy@poncho.au
Website: poncho.au/contact

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