Privacy Policy

Edition Media Group
Effective Date: August 19th, 2026
1. Introduction
Edition Media Group ("EMG", "we", "our" or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our readers, subscribers, clients, partners, contributors and website users.
This Privacy Policy explains how Edition Media Group collects, uses, stores, discloses and protects personal information through our websites, digital publications, newsletters, services and related platforms.
Edition Media Group operates a portfolio of digital media publications including:
  • Australian Development Review; 
  • Future Cities Australia; 
  • Built Design Australia; and 
  • future publications, platforms and digital services operated by EMG. 
By accessing or using our websites, subscribing to our services, submitting content or engaging with Edition Media Group, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Edition Media Group complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) where applicable.

2. About Edition Media Group
Edition Media Group is an Australian digital media company specialising in publishing news, insights, commentary and industry information relating to the built environment, including:
  • property development; 
  • construction; 
  • architecture; 
  • design; 
  • infrastructure; 
  • urban planning; 
  • technology; 
  • investment; 
  • cities and communities. 
Through its publications and digital platforms, EMG provides:
  • industry journalism; 
  • newsletters; 
  • editorial content; 
  • advertising services; 
  • sponsored content; 
  • media partnerships; 
  • digital publishing services; 
  • industry communications services. 

3. What Personal Information We Collect
The types of personal information collected by Edition Media Group may include:
Contact Information
Such as:
  • name; 
  • organisation or company name; 
  • job title; 
  • email address; 
  • telephone number; 
  • postal address. 
Account Information
Where users create accounts or access services, we may collect:
  • login details; 
  • account preferences; 
  • subscription information; 
  • service history. 
Communication Information
Including:
  • enquiries submitted through our websites; 
  • correspondence with our team; 
  • feedback; 
  • survey responses; 
  • event registrations. 
Business and Professional Information
For clients, advertisers, contributors and industry contacts, this may include:
  • company information; 
  • professional details; 
  • partnership information; 
  • campaign requirements; 
  • advertising preferences. 
Technical Information
When users interact with our websites, we may collect:
  • IP address; 
  • browser type; 
  • device information; 
  • operating system; 
  • website activity; 
  • pages viewed; 
  • referral sources; 
  • engagement information. 

4. How We Collect Personal Information
Edition Media Group may collect personal information through:
  • website registrations; 
  • newsletter subscriptions; 
  • enquiry forms; 
  • advertising enquiries; 
  • client onboarding; 
  • content submissions; 
  • event registrations; 
  • direct communications; 
  • surveys; 
  • cookies and digital technologies; 
  • third-party platforms integrated with our services. 
Where possible, we collect personal information directly from the individual.

5. Why We Collect Personal Information
Edition Media Group collects personal information for purposes including:
  • providing access to our websites and publications; 
  • delivering newsletters and communications; 
  • responding to enquiries; 
  • managing subscriptions and accounts; 
  • providing advertising and partnership services; 
  • improving website performance and user experience; 
  • analysing audience engagement; 
  • understanding industry interests and trends; 
  • maintaining business relationships; 
  • publishing submitted content; 
  • complying with legal obligations. 
We may also use information to develop and improve our digital products, services and publishing platforms.

6. Newsletters and Marketing Communications
Users may choose to subscribe to Edition Media Group newsletters and communications.
By subscribing, you consent to receiving:
  • industry updates; 
  • editorial newsletters; 
  • publication announcements; 
  • event information; 
  • relevant commercial communications. 
You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by:
  • clicking the unsubscribe link included in emails; or 
  • contacting us directly. 
Unsubscribing from marketing communications does not affect essential communications relating to services, accounts or transactions.

7. Cookies and Website Analytics
Edition Media Group uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand audience behaviour and enhance user experiences.
Cookies may collect information including:
  • pages visited; 
  • time spent on websites; 
  • navigation patterns; 
  • device information; 
  • referral sources. 
We may use analytics services including third-party providers such as:
  • Google Analytics; 
  • advertising platforms; 
  • social media platforms; 
  • marketing automation systems. 
These tools help us understand audience engagement and improve our publications and services.
Users may manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.

8. Advertising and Commercial Partners
Edition Media Group provides advertising, sponsorship and partnership opportunities to businesses and organisations.
To support these services, we may collect and use information relating to:
  • advertiser enquiries; 
  • campaign requirements; 
  • audience engagement; 
  • reporting metrics; 
  • business contacts. 
Advertisers and commercial partners do not receive access to private user information unless:
  • the user has provided consent; 
  • disclosure is required by law; 
  • information has been provided in an aggregated or anonymised format. 

9. Content Submissions
Users may provide personal information when submitting:
  • media releases; 
  • articles; 
  • project information; 
  • photographs; 
  • videos; 
  • commentary; 
  • industry contributions. 
Information supplied may be used for editorial review, publication and communication purposes.
Contributors acknowledge that published content may include information provided by them and may become publicly available once published.

10. How We Use Artificial Intelligence and Automation
Edition Media Group may use artificial intelligence, automation and digital technologies to support:
  • content workflows; 
  • publishing processes; 
  • audience analysis; 
  • editing assistance; 
  • customer communications; 
  • business operations. 
EMG takes reasonable steps to ensure personal information is handled responsibly when using technology providers and automated systems.
Personal information will not knowingly be used to train public artificial intelligence systems without appropriate consideration and safeguards.

11. Disclosure of Personal Information
Edition Media Group may disclose personal information to trusted third parties where necessary to operate our business, including:
  • technology providers; 
  • website hosting providers; 
  • CRM and marketing platforms; 
  • analytics providers; 
  • payment providers; 
  • professional advisers; 
  • contractors assisting with business operations. 
We require third parties handling personal information on our behalf to take appropriate measures to protect that information.
We do not sell personal information to third parties.

12. Overseas Disclosure
Some technology providers used by Edition Media Group may store or process information outside Australia.
Where personal information is disclosed overseas, EMG takes reasonable steps to ensure appropriate privacy protections are maintained.

13. Security of Personal Information
Edition Media Group takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from:
  • misuse; 
  • interference; 
  • loss; 
  • unauthorised access; 
  • modification; 
  • disclosure. 
Security measures may include:
  • access controls; 
  • password protection; 
  • secure systems; 
  • authentication processes; 
  • monitoring procedures. 
However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

14. Accessing and Correcting Personal Information
You may request access to personal information held by Edition Media Group.
You may also request correction where information is inaccurate, incomplete or outdated.
Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below.
We may require verification of identity before processing requests.

15. Client Portals, Analytics and Advertising Data Reporting
Edition Media Group provides commercial partners, advertisers and clients with access to campaign information, performance reporting and digital insights relating to advertising, sponsored content and media partnerships.
Where applicable, reporting may include aggregated information such as:
  • website traffic; 
  • article views; 
  • audience engagement; 
  • newsletter performance; 
  • social media engagement; 
  • campaign impressions; 
  • advertising performance metrics; 
  • content engagement data. 
This information is provided to help clients understand the performance and effectiveness of their campaigns and commercial partnerships with Edition Media Group.
Client reporting is generally based on aggregated, anonymised or business-related performance information and does not provide access to personally identifiable information about individual users unless:
  • the user has provided consent; 
  • disclosure is required by law; or 
  • the information has been collected and shared for an agreed purpose. 
Edition Media Group may use third-party analytics, customer relationship management (CRM), marketing automation and reporting platforms to manage client relationships, deliver reporting and improve commercial services.
These platforms may include systems used for:
  • customer relationship management; 
  • marketing communications; 
  • campaign management; 
  • analytics; 
  • reporting dashboards; 
  • website performance monitoring. 
Edition Media Group takes reasonable steps to ensure these providers maintain appropriate security and privacy practices.

16. Data Retention and Management
Edition Media Group retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, provide services, maintain business records or comply with legal obligations.
The length of time information is retained may depend on the nature of the information and its purpose, including:
Subscriber Information
Newsletter subscriptions and audience information may be retained while a user remains subscribed or engaged with Edition Media Group services.
Users may request removal or correction of their information at any time, subject to legal and operational requirements.
Client and Commercial Records
Information relating to advertisers, partners, sponsors and commercial relationships may be retained for business administration, reporting, financial record-keeping and relationship management purposes.
Contributor and Editorial Records
Information relating to contributors, media submissions and published content may be retained to maintain editorial records, verify published information and manage historical publications.
Website and Analytics Data
Technical, usage and analytics information may be retained in accordance with the requirements of relevant analytics providers and internal reporting practices.
When personal information is no longer required, Edition Media Group will take reasonable steps to securely delete, anonymise or de-identify the information.

17. Privacy Complaints
If you believe Edition Media Group has not handled your personal information appropriately, you may contact us with details of your concern.
We will:
  • acknowledge your complaint; 
  • investigate the matter; 
  • respond within a reasonable timeframe; 
  • take appropriate action where required. 
If you remain dissatisfied, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
Website:
www.oaic.gov.au

18. Third-Party Websites
Our websites may contain links to external websites operated by third parties.
Edition Media Group is not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of external websites.
Users should review the privacy policies of third-party websites before providing personal information.

19. Children’s Privacy
Edition Media Group’s websites and services are intended for professional and industry audiences.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.
If you believe we have collected information from a child unintentionally, please contact us.

20. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Edition Media Group may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:
  • changes in our services; 
  • technology developments; 
  • legal requirements; 
  • business operations. 
Updated policies will be published on our websites with the revised effective date.

21. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how Edition Media Group manages personal information, please contact:

Edition Media Group
Email: info@editionmediagroup.com.au
Website: https://editionmediagroup.com.au
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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