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Privacy Policy

Five Islands Studio - Tall Tails and True

Effective date: 20 May 2026
Website: www.talltailsandtrue.com, www.talltailsandtrue.com.au


This Privacy Policy explains how Five Islands Studio (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, listen to our podcast Tall Tails and True, or interact with our content, newsletter, or services.
We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles in Australia.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information in the following ways:
Information you provide directly:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Messages sent via contact forms or email

  • Information provided when subscribing to newsletters or updates

  • Any information you voluntarily share (e.g. story submissions or guest enquiries)

Information collected automatically:

  • IP address

  • Browser type, device type, and operating system

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Referring websites or links

  • Cookies and analytics data

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Respond to enquiries or submissions

  • Send podcast updates, newsletters, or announcements (if you opt in)

  • Share episode releases or book-related updates

  • Improve our website, content, and listener experience

  • Understand audience engagement and analytics

  • Manage promotional content or collaborations

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Respond to enquiries or submissions

  • Send podcast updates, newsletters, or announcements (if you opt in)

  • Share episode releases or book-related updates

  • Improve our website, content, and listener experience

  • Understand audience engagement and analytics

  • Manage promotional content or collaborations

3. Podcast Platforms & Third Parties

Our podcast Tall Tails and True may be distributed through third-party platforms including (but not limited to) Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Acast.These platforms may collect their own data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control or take responsibility for how these third parties handle your information.

4. Cookies & Analytics

We may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Wix analytics or Google Analytics) to:

  • Understand how visitors interact with our website

  • Track page performance and user behaviour

  • Improve content, layout, and user experience

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function correctly.

5. Email Subscriptions

If you subscribe to our mailing list:

  • You will only receive emails related to Five Islands Media and Tall Tails and True

  • You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email

  • We will never sell or misuse your email address

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.
We may share limited data with trusted third-party providers who help us operate the website and podcast, including:

  • Website hosting providers (e.g. Wix)

  • Email marketing platforms

  • Analytics services

  • Podcast distribution platforms

These providers are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

7. Data Storage & Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from:

  • Loss

  • Misuse

  • Unauthorised access

  • Disclosure or alteration

However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted over the internet.

8. Your Rights

You may:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you

  • Request corrections to your information

  • Withdraw consent or unsubscribe from communications at any time

  • Request deletion of your personal data (where legally possible)

To make a request, contact us using the details below.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our content is generally intended for a mature audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 years of age.

10. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:

Five Islands Studio

Email: info@talltailsandtrue.com

Website: www.talltailsandtrue.com

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