Privacy Policy

Last updated: 15 June 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Flying Monkey IRC Australia (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). You can access our services with only limited personal information. This document details the processes we follow to manage and safeguard that information when it is provided. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this policy.

2. What Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

    • Contact Information — such as your name, email address, phone number.
    • Account Details — usernames, passwords, profile information.
    • Payment Information — processed securely through third‑party providers.
    • Usage Data — IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on site.
    • Cookies and Tracking — used to improve user experience and analytics.
3. How We Collect Personal Information

We collect information when you:

    • Use our website
    • Create an account
    • Make a purchase
    • Contact us
    • Interact with cookies or analytics tools
4. Why We Collect Your Information

We collect your information to:

    • Provide and improve our services
    • Process transactions
    • Communicate with you
    • Personalise your experience
    • Maintain website security
    • Comply with legal obligations
5. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your information to:

    • Service Providers — hosting, payment processors, analytics platforms
    • Business Partners
    • Regulatory authorities when required by law

We do not sell your personal information.

Internet Relay Chat by it’s nature displays a hostmask to other users which would ordinarily reveal your IP address. To counter this, ‘cloaking’ is enabled for all users of Flying Monkey IRC by default to protect against disclosure of this IP address.

6. Overseas Disclosure

Some service providers may be located outside Australia. When this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure they comply with the Australian Privacy Principles.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. These measures include:

    • Encryption
    • Secure servers
    • Access controls
8. Access and Correction

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you or ask for corrections if the information is inaccurate or outdated. To do so, contact us at geekjabber@gmail.com

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

    • Improve website performance
    • Analyse user behaviour
    • Personalise content

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

10. Third‑Party Links

Our website may contain links to third‑party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

11. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 without parental consent.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a complaint, contact us at: geekjabber@gmail.com We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

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