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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 4, 2025

1. Who We Are

Offgrid Genius (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is an independent online publication focused on self-reliant living. The site is owned and operated by Richard Keith Lawson, based in Queensland, Australia.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Australian Privacy Act 1988, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

You can contact us regarding this policy at:
📧 support@offgrid-genius.com

2. Scope

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit our website (offgrid-genius.com) or its subdomains, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our digital content.

It applies to all visitors, subscribers, and users worldwide aged 18 years or older. We do not knowingly provide services or collect data from anyone under 18.

3. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following categories:

a) Information you provide directly

  • Name and email address (for newsletter subscriptions or contact form submissions)
  • Messages or feedback you send to us
  • Any optional information you choose to include when contacting us

b) Information collected automatically

When you browse our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address, device type, browser type, and operating system
  • Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
  • Cookie identifiers and similar tracking data

c) Tracking and analytics data

We use standard analytics and advertising tools that may collect information using cookies or similar technologies. This includes:

  • Google Analytics 4 (GA4) — to understand how visitors use our website
  • Google Ads — for measuring ad performance and conversions
  • Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram) — for audience insights and ad relevance

These tools may collect pseudonymous identifiers, browsing activity, and approximate location based on IP address.

4. How We Use Your Information

  • Send you the newsletter you subscribed to
  • Respond to your enquiries and feedback
  • Improve website content and reader experience
  • Measure marketing performance and site usage
  • Comply with applicable laws and manage risk

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

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small files stored on your device to help websites function efficiently and analyse performance. We use cookies for:

  • Essential functions: ensuring forms and navigation work correctly
  • Analytics: understanding readership patterns and improving site design
  • Advertising: showing relevant ads and measuring their effectiveness

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. To learn how Google and Meta handle your data or opt out of personalised advertising, please visit:

6. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR and UK GDPR)

If you are located in the EU, EEA, or UK, we process your data under one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Consent: when you subscribe to our newsletter or accept cookies
  • Contractual necessity: to provide content or respond to your messages
  • Legitimate interest: to maintain and improve our publication
  • Legal obligation: to comply with applicable laws and tax requirements

You can withdraw consent at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in our emails or contacting us directly.

7. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected:

  • Newsletter subscriber data: until you unsubscribe
  • Contact messages: up to 18 months
  • Analytics and advertising data: as per the retention settings of Google and Meta

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Data Storage and Security

Our website is hosted in secure data centres with encryption, firewalls, and access controls. We follow reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect data from unauthorised access, loss, or alteration. While no system is 100% secure, we continuously monitor for potential risks and update protections accordingly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in data centres outside your country, including the United States, Australia, or the European Union. We rely on standard contractual clauses or equivalent safeguards approved under applicable laws to ensure your data receives adequate protection.

10. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights:

For EU/EEA/UK residents (GDPR):

  • Access, correction, or deletion of your personal data
  • Restrict or object to certain types of processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Data portability (to receive your data in a structured format)
  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

For California residents (CCPA/CPRA):

  • Request disclosure of personal information collected or shared
  • Request deletion of personal information (with certain exceptions)
  • Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of data for targeted advertising
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

For all users

You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you or ask us to delete it by contacting support@offgrid-genius.com. We may request proof of identity before processing certain requests for your protection.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website and newsletter are intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18 years of age. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites, such as social media platforms or external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the latest revision was published. Significant changes will be communicated on this page before taking effect.

14. Payments and Financial Data

All payments for Offgrid Genius products or subscriptions are processed securely by Stripe, a trusted global payment processor. When you make a purchase, Stripe handles your transaction directly using industry-standard encryption and security protocols. We do not collect, store, or have access to your full payment details, such as credit-card numbers or bank information.

Stripe may process and store limited transaction data necessary for billing, refunds, or compliance purposes in accordance with its own privacy policy. You can learn more about Stripe’s practices by visiting:

Stripe Privacy Center – https://stripe.com/privacy

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
📧 support@offgrid-genius.com