Last updated: March 2026
Retiree Central (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website located at https://retireecentral.co. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter.
We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs ).
Who We Are
Retiree Central is a free online publication for Australian retirees. We publish tips, recipes, wellness advice, travel inspiration, scam alerts, and daily games. Our newsletter is delivered via Beehiiv.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: retireecentral.co/contact
What Information We Collect
We collect personal information in the following ways:
Contact form submissions — When you use our Contact page, we collect your name and email address so we can respond to your enquiry. This data is stored securely and used only to respond to you.
Newsletter subscriptions — When you subscribe to our free newsletter, your email address is collected and stored by our newsletter provider, Beehiiv. We do not store your subscription details on our own servers. Please refer to Beehiiv’s Privacy Policy for full details of how they handle subscriber data.
Cookies — Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect some site functionality.
Analytics — We may use anonymised analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website (such as which pages are most popular). This data does not identify you personally.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to enquiries submitted via our contact form
- Send our free weekly newsletter to subscribers (via Beehiiv)
- Improve the content and user experience of our website
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Newsletter Subscriptions
Our newsletter is managed by Beehiiv (beehiiv.com). When you subscribe, your email address is transmitted to and stored by Beehiiv on servers located outside Australia. Beehiiv complies with applicable data protection laws. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any newsletter email.
For full details of how Beehiiv handles your data, please visit: https://www.beehiiv.com/privacy
Cookies
This website uses cookies in the following ways:
When you submit a contact form, a temporary cookie may be set to confirm your submission was received. This cookie contains no personal data and expires when you close your browser.
If Google AdSense advertisements are displayed on this site, Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
Embedded Content
Articles on this site may include embedded content such as images or links from other websites. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you had visited those websites directly, and those sites may collect data about you.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months, after which they are deleted. Newsletter subscriber data is retained by Beehiiv for as long as you remain subscribed. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
Your Rights
Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Make a complaint if you believe your privacy has been breached
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our Contact page.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au.
Third-Party Services
This website uses the following third-party services which may process your data:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Beehiiv | Newsletter delivery | beehiiv.com/privacy |
| WPForms | Contact form processing | wpforms.com/privacy |
| Google AdSense | Advertising | policies.google.com/privacy |
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Retiree Central Website: https://retireecentral.co/contact