Terms Of Service

Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Name
Email address
Contact details
Demographic information (e.g., age, gender, interests)
Payment information (when you make a purchase or subscribe)
Any other information you voluntarily provide to us

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Non-Personal Information

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We may also collect non-personal information such as:

• Browser type and version

• Operating system

• IP address

• Pages visited on our website

• Referring website

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How We Use Your Information

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We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our services

• To process transactions and manage your subscriptions

• To communicate with you, including sending newsletters and promotional materials

• To personalize your experience on our website

• To conduct research and analysis to better understand our audience

• To comply with legal obligations

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Cookies and Tracking Technologies

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The WEST Journal uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us understand how you interact with our site, remember your preferences, and tailor content to your interests. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

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Data Sharing and Disclosure

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We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

• To trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, provided they agree to keep your information confidential

• To comply with legal obligations, enforce our site policies, or protect our rights, property, or safety

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Data Security

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We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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Your Rights

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You have the right to:

• Access your personal information

• Correct any inaccuracies in your personal information

• Request deletion of your personal information

• Opt-out of receiving marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at admin@olsenpalmer.com.au.

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Changes to This Privacy Policy

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The WEST Journal reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

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WEST Terms of Use

 

Welcome to WEST

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the WEST service (the “Service”). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not access or use the Service.

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1. Who We Are

 

The WEST Service is provided by WEST. References to “we”, “us”, or “our” in these Terms mean WEST, the company operating the WEST platform.

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2. Acceptance of Terms

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By using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. These Terms may be amended from time to time, and your continued use of the Service after changes are posted means you accept them.

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3. Privacy Policy

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To provide the Service, we collect and use information about you. The Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information, and how you can control that information. You must agree to the Privacy Policy to use the Service.

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4. Your Commitments

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In exchange for our commitment to provide the Service, you agree to the following:

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4.1 Who Can Use WEST

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To use the Service, you affirm that:

• You are at least 18 years old (or the minimum legal age in your country if higher).

• You are not prohibited from using the Service under applicable laws.

• We have not previously disabled your account for violating law or policies.

• You are not a convicted sex offender.

If you do not meet the age requirement, you must not use the Service.

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4.2 How You Can and Cannot Use WEST

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You agree that you will not misuse the Service, including but not limited to:

• Impersonating others or providing inaccurate information.

• Engaging in unlawful, misleading, or harmful activities.

• Discriminating, persecuting or vilifying any individual, business, event or activity.

• Violating these Terms, our policies, or applicable laws.

• Collecting, accessing, or using data in unauthorized ways (including automated means).

• Selling, licensing, transferring, or purchasing any account or data from the Service.

You must provide accurate and up-to-date information if requested and must not misrepresent your identity.

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5. Rights We Retain

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By using the Service:

• You grant WEST a license to host, use, distribute, modify, run, copy, publicly perform or display your content.

• You agree that we may change identifiers (like usernames) if appropriate.

• We retain rights to content, features, and intellectual property we make available as permitted by law.

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6. Content Removal and Account Termination

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We can remove or restrict any content or accounts that violate these Terms or policies. We may suspend or terminate your access if we believe you’re violating these Terms or applicable laws.

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7. Arbitration and Disputes

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You agree that disputes between you and WEST will generally be resolved through binding individual arbitration, and you waive your right to participate in a class action.

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8. Changes to These Terms

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We may update these Terms from time to time. If required by law, we will notify you in advance of changes. If you do not agree with updated Terms, you can stop using the Service.

Effective Date: January 1, 2026 (unless updated)

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Contact Us

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If you have any questions or concerns about the Privacy Policy or Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Email: admin@thewestjournal.com.au

Address: The WEST Journal, Sydney, Australia

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