Website Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 4, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Topload Brands (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects information obtained from visitors to www.toploadbrands.com

It covers our current blogging on this website and any future display of Google AdSense advertisements once approved.

We are committed to transparency and will do our utmost to comply with all applicable privacy laws, including the GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA, and Australia’s Privacy Act.

Nature of the Site: This a personal Blog Website maintained by the site admin for Topload Brands.

We hope to publish entertaining content, manage reader comments and (once approved) may display Google AdSense ads.

At the time of creating this privacy policy, we do not sell products or services directly through this website.

Table of Contents

1.0 Who We Are

2.0 Definitions

3.0 What Data We Collect

4.0 How We Collect Data

5.0 Legal Basis for Processing

6.0 How We Use Your Data

7.0 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

8.0 Advertising & Google AdSense (Current & Future)

9.0 Embedded Content & Third-Party Links

10.0      International Data Transfers

11.0      Automated Decision-Making & Profiling

12.0      Data Retention

13.0      Data Security

14.0      Data Breach Notification

15.0      Supervisory Authorities & Data Protection Officer

16.0      Your Rights

17.0      Direct Marketing

18.0      Children’s Privacy & Age-Gating

19.0      Australian Privacy Principles Mapping

20.0      Changes to This Privacy Policy

21.0      “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” Link

1.0 Who We Are.

Topload Brands www.toploadbrands.com PO Box 784, Muswellbrook, NSW, Australia.  Email Contact: admin@toploadbrands.com

2.0 Definitions.

“Personal Data” Any information that identifies you directly or indirectly.

“Sale” and “Share” As defined by CCPA, exchanging personal data with third parties for cross-context behavioural advertising.

“Sensitive Data” Special categories under GDPR (e.g., health, racial origin).

3.0 What Data We Collect

We do not collect postal addresses or payment details. We may collect:

• Contact details you voluntarily provide (name, email)
• Device identifiers (IP address, browser type, device model)
• Usage data (pages viewed, time on site, referring URLs)
• Content you submit (comments, form inputs)
• Cookies and tracking identifiers

4.0 How We Collect Data

• Website forms (comments, newsletter signup)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Embedded third-party content (videos, widgets)
• Automated spam and fraud detection services

5.0 Legal Basis for Processing

For EU/UK visitors, we rely on:

• Consent (non-essential cookies, marketing emails)
• Contract performance (when you request a service)
• Legal obligations (regulatory requirements)
• Legitimate interests (fraud prevention, site improvement), balanced against your rights

6.0 How We Use Your Data

We use personal data to:

• Operate and maintain our blog
• Improve user experience and site functionality
• Respond to inquiries and comments
• Analyze traffic, trends, and site performance
• Deliver personalized advertising (as outlined below)
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

7.0 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We employ cookies to:

• Remember preferences and settings
• Enable core website functionality
• Analyze site traffic and performance
• Serve targeted advertisements

Our cookie-consent banner obtains permission for non-essential cookies. You may change your preferences anytime via our cookie settings.

8.0 Advertising & Google AdSense (Current & Future)

At this policy’s effective date, we are not yet approved for Google AdSense. We intend to apply, and if approved, display Google-served ads.

The following disclosures apply now and upon future activation:

• Third-party vendors—including Google—may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this site and/or other sites.
• To opt out of personalized advertising:
  • Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
  • Industry opt-out: https://www.aboutads.info
• You may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent data collection by Google Analytics.

9.0 Embedded Content & Third-Party Links

Embedded content (e.g., videos, social feeds) behaves as if you visited those sites directly. They may use cookies and collect data. Our policy does not apply; please review their privacy notices separately.

10.0 International Data Transfers

When transferring personal data outside Australia, the EU, UK, or US, we apply safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or rely on adequacy decisions to ensure compliance.

11.0 Automated Decision-Making & Profiling

We may use automated systems for spam detection or ad targeting. You have the right to:

• Request meaningful information about the logic involved
• Object to processing and request human review
• Understand potential consequences for you

12.0 Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

• Comments and metadata: Indefinitely, unless you request removal
• Newsletter subscribers: Until unsubscribed
• Analytics data: As per Google’s retention policies

13.0 Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures (encryption, access controls) to safeguard personal data. However, no Internet transmission is entirely risk-free.

14.0 Data Breach Notification

Under GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA, and Australia’s NDB scheme, we will notify affected individuals and authorities of any eligible data breach “as soon as practicable,” and no later than 72 hours after discovery where feasible.

15.0 Supervisory Authorities & Data Protection Officer

DPO = Site Admin:  admin@toploadbrands.com

16.0 Your Rights

Response times: GDPR/UK GDPR – 1 month (extendable +2 months); CCPA – 45 days; Australia – 30 days.

Rights include: Access, Rectification, Erasure, Restriction, Portability, Object, Withdraw Consent. CCPA: Opt out of sale/sharing; private right to sue for data-breach exposure.

To exercise rights, contact admin@toploadbrands.com or use our contact form.

17.0 Direct Marketing

We do not currently send newsletters, promotional emails, SMS messages, or other direct marketing communications. Should this change, we will update this section and honor opt-out requests promptly.

18.0 Children’s Privacy & Age-Gating

Our blog is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from under-13s. For California users, ages 13–16 must opt in; under 13 require parental consent. Contact us to remove any data collected in error.

19.0 Australian Privacy Principles Mapping

20.0 Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Material changes will be highlighted on our website or emailed where possible. The “Effective Date” at the top indicates the current version.

21.0 “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” Link

At present, Topload Brands does not sell or share your personal information as defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

If that changes in the future—or once we set up a dedicated opt-out portal—we will update this section and provide a clearly labeled, one-click “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link here: [Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information] (link to be created/activated when available)

You will be able to use that link at any time to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal data with third parties.