Privacy Policy

Ruth Newman Architect (RNA)

Last updated: 13 February 2026

Ruth Newman Architect respects your privacy. We collect only the information we need to respond to enquiries, provide services, and improve our website experience. We do not collect data we do not use.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.

1. What Information We Collect

We may collect:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Business details (if relevant to your enquiry)
  • Project information you provide
  • Website usage data via analytics tools

We collect information only when you:

  • Submit a contact form
  • Email us directly
  • Subscribe to updates
  • Interact with our website

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Assess potential projects
  • Provide architectural services
  • Send occasional updates or insights (if you opt in)
  • Improve our website and user experience

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. Analytics & Cookies

Our website may use standard analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site.

These tools collect de-identified data such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Time on site
  • Device type
  • General geographic location

This helps us improve clarity, structure, and usability. It does not identify you personally.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

4. Data Storage & Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.

Information is stored securely through trusted third-party service providers used for website hosting, email communication, and analytics.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party platforms to manage:

  • Email communications
  • Analytics
  • Website hosting

These providers may store data on secure servers located in Australia or overseas. We take reasonable steps to ensure they comply with privacy standards.

6. Access & Correction

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.

If you believe your information is incorrect, outdated, or incomplete, please contact us and we will take reasonable steps to correct it.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time if our services or data practices change.

The most current version will always be available on our website.

8. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Ruth Newman Architect
info@ruthnewman.com.au