Privacy Policy

Last revised: February 27, 2026

Thank you for visiting Decoding Language. Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. If you have any questions, email [email protected].

1. What we collect

1.1 Information you provide

  • Email address: when you subscribe to the newsletter via our signup form, your email is collected and stored by our email service provider, Loops.

1.2 Information collected automatically

  • Analytics data: we use Google Analytics to collect anonymised usage data such as pages visited, time on site, referral source, browser type, and approximate location. This data is not personally identifiable.
  • Server logs: our hosting provider may collect standard server log data including IP addresses, browser type, and pages requested.

2. How we use your information

  • To send you the Decoding Language newsletter (if you subscribe)
  • To understand how visitors use our website and improve the experience
  • To respond to enquiries sent to our contact email

3. Third-party services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

  • Loops (loops.so): email newsletter platform that stores subscriber email addresses and sends newsletters.
  • Google Analytics: website analytics to understand traffic and usage patterns.
  • Ghost CMS: content management system that hosts our newsletter content.

We do not sell your personal data to any third party.

4. Cookies

Our website may use cookies set by Google Analytics to collect anonymised usage data. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

5. Your rights

  • Unsubscribe: every newsletter email includes an unsubscribe link. You can opt out at any time.
  • Data deletion: you can request deletion of your data by emailing [email protected].
  • Access: you can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

If you are in the EEA, UK, or California, you have additional rights under GDPR or CCPA including the right to access, correct, port, and erase your data. Contact us to exercise these rights.

6. Data retention

We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to the newsletter. If you unsubscribe, your data will be removed from our mailing list. Analytics data is retained in anonymised form.

7. Children

This website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last revised" date at the top indicates when the latest version took effect.

9. Contact us

Decoding Language

Level 1/111 Albion St

Surry Hills NSW 2010

Australia

Email: [email protected]