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Family Law Insider

Privacy Policy

Effective date: 20 July 2026,

Last updated: 20 July 2026

 

1. Introduction

Family Law Insider (“Family Law Insider”, “we”, “our” or “us”) operates the website located at familylawinsider.com.au and provides digital educational products intended to help people better understand and prepare for aspects of separation and family law in New South Wales, Australia.

We respect your privacy and are committed to handling personal information responsibly, transparently and securely.

 

This Privacy Policy explains:

  • what personal information we collect;
  • how and why we collect it;
  • how we use, store and disclose it;
  • how we protect our digital products and customer accounts;
  • how you may access or correct your information;
  • how you may make a privacy enquiry or complaint; and
  • how we use cookies and analytics technologies.

 

We aim to handle personal information consistently with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles, where those laws apply to us. We may also voluntarily follow these principles as a matter of good privacy practice where we are not legally required to do so.

 

By accessing our website, creating an account, purchasing a product or otherwise providing personal information to us, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy.

 

This Privacy Policy should be read together with our Terms and Conditions, Website Disclaimer, Refund Policy and any Digital Product Licence Terms published on our website.

 

2. About Family Law Insider

Family Law Insider is a digital education business operating from New South Wales, Australia.

 

We provide ebooks and related educational resources designed to help individuals better understand certain family law processes, terminology and practical considerations relating to separation in New South Wales.

 

Educational information only

Family Law Insider is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice, legal representation, legal services or legal opinions.

 

The information available through our website and digital products is general educational information only. It is not tailored to any person’s particular circumstances and should not be treated as a substitute for advice from a qualified Australian legal practitioner.

 

Purchasing, accessing or communicating with us about a product does not create a solicitor-client relationship, fiduciary relationship or other professional advisory relationship.

 

We do not ask customers to provide detailed information about their separation, parenting arrangements, allegations, finances, health, legal proceedings or other sensitive personal circumstances in order to purchase an ebook.

 

3. Scope of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected through:

  • our website;
  • our online store and checkout;
  • customer account registration;
  • purchases of digital products;
  • access to our secure ebook reader;
  • customer support communications;
  • transactional emails;
  • cookies and website analytics;
  • fraud prevention and product-security systems; and
  • other direct interactions with Family Law Insider.

 

This Policy applies while we hold your personal information, including after you stop using our website or products.

 

This Policy does not govern the privacy practices of third-party websites, platforms or services that we do not own or control. Those third parties have their own privacy policies and terms.

 

4. Meaning of personal information

Personal information is information or an opinion about an identified individual, or an individual who is reasonably identifiable.

 

Depending on how you interact with us, this may include your name, email address, billing information, order records, IP address, account access records and device-access information.

 

Information that has been anonymised or aggregated so that an individual is no longer reasonably identifiable may not be personal information.

 

5. Personal information we collect

The personal information we collect depends on how you use our website and services.

 

5.1 Identity and contact information

We may collect:

  • your first and last name;
  • your email address;
  • your billing address, where required for payment, taxation or transaction records;
  • your telephone number, if voluntarily provided;
  • your customer account username; and
  • information included in communications you send to us.

 

5.2 Purchase and transaction information

When you purchase a digital product, we may collect or generate:

  • the product purchased;
  • the purchase date and time;
  • the amount paid;
  • applicable discounts;
  • order and invoice numbers;
  • payment status;
  • refund or dispute information;
  • transaction references supplied by Stripe;
  • billing details;
  • account details associated with the order; and
  • records showing whether access to the product was granted.

 

We do not intentionally store complete payment card numbers, card security codes or other full card credentials on our website systems. Payment information is submitted to and processed by Stripe.

 

5.3 Customer account information

When an account is created for you or you access your account, we may collect or retain:

  • your name;
  • email address;
  • username;
  • encrypted or hashed account credentials;
  • password-reset records;
  • order history;
  • product entitlements;
  • account status; and
  • customer support history.

 

Passwords should be kept confidential and must not be shared with another person.

 

5.4 Ebook access and security information

To provide secure access to purchased ebooks, enforce device limits and protect our intellectual property, we may collect or generate:

  • login and ebook access history;
  • the IP address used to access the ebook;
  • access dates and timestamps;
  • the number of devices registered or associated with an account;
  • device-limit records;
  • successful and unsuccessful access attempts;
  • account access status;
  • product entitlement records; and
  • administrative records concerning device resets or suspected unauthorised access.

 

We use this information to determine whether an account is authorised to access a purchased product. Our systems are not intended to collect the contents of other files, communications or activities on your device.

 

5.5 Website and analytics information

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our website and to measure website and marketing performance.

 

Depending on your browser, device settings, consent choices and Google’s configuration, analytics information may include:

  • pages visited;
  • approximate location derived from an IP address;
  • referring website or campaign;
  • date and time of visits;
  • time spent on pages;
  • device category;
  • browser type;
  • operating system;
  • general website interactions;
  • acquisition source;
  • pseudonymous identifiers; and
  • conversion or purchase events.

 

We use this information to understand website performance, improve the user experience, evaluate marketing activity and identify technical problems.

 

5.6 Communications

When you contact us, we may collect:

  • your name and email address;
  • the contents of your message;
  • any attachments or information you choose to provide;
  • the date and time of the communication; and
  • our response and follow-up records.

 

Please do not send us detailed information about your legal dispute, allegations, health, children, finances or other sensitive matters. We do not provide individual legal advice and do not require this information to provide our digital products.

 

6. Sensitive information

Sensitive information may include health information, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, criminal records and certain other protected information.

 

Because our products concern separation and family law, customers may sometimes communicate information that is private or sensitive. However, we do not ordinarily need or request sensitive information to sell or provide access to our ebooks.

 

You should avoid sending sensitive information to us unless it is genuinely necessary for a specific customer-service issue.

 

Where we receive sensitive information:

  • we will only use it for the purpose for which it was provided or as otherwise permitted by law;
  • we may delete or de-identify it where it is not required;
  • providing it does not create a solicitor-client or other professional relationship; and
  • we cannot provide advice about how the information affects your legal position.

 

Do not send us court documents, evidence, affidavits, medical records, financial disclosure, identification documents or confidential correspondence from your lawyer unless we have specifically requested a document that is necessary to resolve an administrative transaction issue.

 

7. How we collect personal information

We may collect personal information:

  • directly from you when you make a purchase;
  • when you create or use an account;
  • when an account is automatically created following a purchase;
  • when you access a protected ebook;
  • when you contact us;
  • automatically through website cookies, server logs and analytics;
  • through Stripe when it confirms a payment or transaction;
  • through our website hosting, ecommerce and security systems;
  • from service providers acting on our behalf;
  • when you request a refund, device reset or account assistance; or
  • where collection is authorised or required by law.

 

Where practicable, we collect personal information directly from you.

 

8. Anonymity and pseudonyms

You may browse general areas of our website without directly identifying yourself.

 

However, we usually require accurate identifying and contact information when you:

  • purchase a product;
  • create or access a customer account;
  • receive transactional emails;
  • request customer support;
  • request a refund;
  • restore ebook access; or
  • exercise privacy rights.

 

This is because we must be able to process payments, confirm purchases, deliver digital products, secure customer accounts and maintain appropriate transaction records.

 

9. Why we collect and use personal information

We may collect, hold, use and disclose personal information for the following purposes:

  • processing orders and payments;
  • creating and administering customer accounts;
  • providing access to purchased ebooks;
  • sending order confirmations, access instructions, password information and other transactional communications;
  • verifying that a user is entitled to access a product;
  • enforcing device limits and digital licence terms;
  • detecting account sharing, fraud, suspicious access or unauthorised distribution;
  • protecting our website, systems, customers and intellectual property;
  • responding to customer enquiries;
  • processing refunds, chargebacks and payment disputes;
  • maintaining financial, taxation and business records;
  • improving our website, products and customer experience;
  • measuring website traffic and marketing effectiveness through Google Analytics 4;
  • troubleshooting technical issues;
  • complying with legal and regulatory obligations;
  • establishing, exercising or defending legal claims;
  • preventing unlawful or harmful activity; and
  • carrying out other purposes disclosed to you at the time of collection.

 

We will not use personal information for an unrelated purpose unless you have consented or the use is otherwise permitted or required by law.

 

10. Digital product access and intellectual-property protection

Our ebooks are licensed for the personal use of the authorised purchaser, subject to our Terms and Conditions and Digital Product Licence Terms.

 

We may use account and access information to:

  • verify purchases;
  • authenticate authorised users;
  • associate product access with a permitted number of devices;
  • maintain login and access records;
  • detect unusually frequent or geographically inconsistent access;
  • identify repeated attempts to exceed device limits;
  • investigate suspected account sharing;
  • investigate unauthorised copying or distribution;
  • respond to chargebacks, fraud reports or access disputes;
  • suspend access where reasonably necessary to protect an account or product; and
  • enforce our contractual and intellectual-property rights.

 

The existence of multiple access records does not automatically mean that misuse has occurred. Where reasonably practicable, we will consider relevant circumstances before taking permanent action against an account.

 

We may ask a customer to verify their purchase or identity before resetting device access or restoring an account.

 

We do not represent that technical security controls can prevent every form of copying, recording, screenshotting or unauthorised distribution.

 

11. Payment processing

Payments are processed using Stripe.

 

When you submit payment details, Stripe may collect and process information such as:

  • your name;
  • billing details;
  • email address;
  • payment card or payment-method information;
  • transaction amount;
  • IP address;
  • device or fraud-prevention information; and
  • other information required to process or secure the payment.

 

Stripe processes this information under its own terms and privacy policy.

 

We generally receive transaction confirmations, payment status, limited payment-method details and transaction identifiers rather than your complete card information.

 

We may use Stripe transaction information to:

  • confirm payment;
  • fulfil an order;
  • issue a refund;
  • manage a dispute or chargeback;
  • detect fraud;
  • maintain financial records; and
  • comply with legal obligations.

 

We are not responsible for Stripe’s independent handling of personal information, except to the extent required by applicable law.

 

12. Transactional emails

We use website-hosting and server-based PHP email functionality to send transactional emails.

 

Transactional emails may include:

  • order confirmations;
  • receipts;
  • account creation information;
  • password-reset emails;
  • ebook access instructions;
  • security notifications;
  • refund notifications;
  • responses to customer enquiries; and
  • important service or policy notices.

 

These communications are necessary to administer purchases, accounts and product access. You may not be able to opt out of essential transactional communications while you maintain an active account or purchase relationship with us.

 

We do not currently operate a general promotional email-marketing program.

 

If we introduce marketing emails in the future, we will update our practices where necessary and will provide an appropriate unsubscribe mechanism. We will not treat a customer’s purchase as unlimited permission to send unrelated promotional messages.

 

A transactional email may become a commercial marketing message if promotional content is added to it. Where this occurs, we will apply the consent, sender-identification and unsubscribe requirements that apply to commercial electronic messages.

 

13. Cookies and similar technologies

Cookies are small data files stored on your browser or device. We and our service providers may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • keep the website functioning;
  • operate the shopping cart and checkout;
  • maintain login sessions;
  • remember user preferences;
  • secure customer accounts;
  • prevent fraud;
  • measure website usage;
  • understand how visitors reach our website;
  • measure transactions and campaign performance; and
  • diagnose website errors.

Cookies may be classified as:

 

Essential cookies

These support core functions such as account login, checkout, security, session management and access to purchased products.

 

Disabling essential cookies may prevent parts of the website from operating correctly.

 

Analytics cookies

These help us understand how visitors use our website and evaluate website and marketing performance, including through Google Analytics 4.

 

You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. You may also use any consent controls made available on our website.

 

Blocking or deleting cookies may affect website functionality, account access, checkout or analytics preferences.

 

14. Google Analytics 4

We use Google Analytics 4, a service provided by Google, to collect and analyse website usage information.

 

Google may process analytics information on servers located outside Australia and may combine information in accordance with its own privacy practices, account settings and product configuration.

 

We use Google Analytics information to:

  • measure traffic and website engagement;
  • understand how users find our website;
  • evaluate marketing campaigns;
  • measure purchases or other website events;
  • identify popular and underperforming pages;
  • improve the website experience; and
  • investigate technical issues.

 

Analytics information is generally reported to us in aggregated or pseudonymous form. However, online identifiers and technical information may still constitute personal information in some circumstances.

 

You may be able to restrict analytics collection through:

  • your browser settings;
  • cookie-consent controls offered on our website;
  • Google account and advertising settings; or
  • browser tools made available by Google.

 

15. When we disclose personal information

We may disclose personal information to third parties where reasonably necessary to operate our business or provide our products.

 

These recipients may include:

  • Stripe and related payment-service providers;
  • website-hosting and server providers;
  • WordPress, WooCommerce and relevant technical service providers;
  • Google Analytics and other Google services we use;
  • IT support, website developers and security providers;
  • email-delivery and hosting infrastructure providers;
  • accountants, insurers and professional advisers;
  • banks and payment networks;
  • fraud-prevention and dispute-resolution providers;
  • courts, regulators, law-enforcement agencies or government authorities;
  • parties involved in a business sale, restructure or transfer; and
  • other service providers acting on our instructions.

 

We may also disclose information:

  • with your consent;
  • to complete a transaction you requested;
  • to protect the rights, safety or security of Family Law Insider, our customers or others;
  • to investigate suspected fraud, piracy or unlawful activity;
  • to enforce our agreements;
  • to establish, exercise or defend a legal claim; or
  • where authorised or required by law.

 

We do not sell or rent customer personal information to data brokers or unrelated third parties.

 

Service providers may only receive the information reasonably required for their functions, subject to their own legal obligations and contractual arrangements.

 

16. Overseas processing and disclosure

Although Family Law Insider operates from New South Wales, some service providers may store, access or process personal information outside Australia.

 

This may occur because services such as:

  • Stripe;
  • Google Analytics;
  • cloud or website-hosting infrastructure;
  • payment networks;
  • website software providers;
  • email infrastructure; and
  • technical support services

may operate internationally or use distributed data centres.

 

Countries in which information may be processed can change according to a provider’s infrastructure, subcontractors and service configuration. Those countries may include the United States and other jurisdictions in which Google, Stripe or our technical providers operate.

 

Privacy protections in another country may not be equivalent to those available under Australian law.

 

Where required and reasonably practicable, we will take appropriate steps when selecting and dealing with service providers that process personal information overseas. However, we cannot control every location used by an independent global provider.

 

You can review the privacy policies of our principal third-party providers for more information about their international processing practices.

 

17. Data security

We take reasonable steps appropriate to the nature of our business and information systems to protect personal information against:

  • misuse;
  • interference;
  • loss;
  • unauthorised access;
  • unauthorised modification;
  • disclosure; and
  • destruction.

 

These measures may include:

  • restricting administrative access;
  • password protection;
  • encrypted website connections;
  • secure payment processing through Stripe;
  • account authentication;
  • device-access limits;
  • security and access logging;
  • software updates;
  • website backups;
  • anti-malware or security monitoring;
  • limiting access to people who need the information; and
  • reviewing suspicious access activity.

 

No website, internet transmission or electronic storage system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee that unauthorised access, loss, misuse or cyber incidents will never occur.

 

You are responsible for:

  • selecting a strong password;
  • keeping login credentials confidential;
  • securing devices used to access an ebook;
  • logging out of shared devices;
  • notifying us if you believe your account has been compromised; and
  • not sharing account or ebook access with unauthorised persons.

 

18. Data breaches

If we become aware of a suspected data breach, we may investigate the incident and take reasonable containment and remediation steps.

 

Where the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme or another applicable law requires notification, we will notify affected individuals and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner as required.

 

Notifications may describe:

  • what occurred;
  • the types of information involved;
  • recommended protective steps; and
  • how to contact us for further information.

 

19. Retention of personal information

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including to:

  • provide continuing access to purchased products;
  • maintain customer accounts and order history;
  • enforce digital-product licences and device limits;
  • provide customer support;
  • maintain financial and taxation records;
  • manage refunds, disputes and chargebacks;
  • detect fraud or unauthorised product access;
  • meet legal and regulatory obligations;
  • resolve complaints; and
  • establish, exercise or defend legal claims.

 

Different categories of information may be retained for different periods.

For example:

  • transaction and accounting records may be retained for legally required record-keeping periods;
  • account and entitlement records may be retained while product access remains available;
  • access and security logs may be retained for a reasonable period to protect accounts and digital products;
  • support communications may be retained while relevant to an order, complaint or legal issue; and
  • analytics information may be retained according to our Google Analytics configuration.

 

When information is no longer reasonably required, we will take reasonable steps to delete it, de-identify it or securely destroy it, unless retention is required or authorised by law.

 

Backup copies may remain for a limited period before being overwritten or securely removed in the ordinary course of system administration.

 

20. Accessing your personal information

You may request access to personal information we hold about you by emailing:

guide@familylawinsider.com.au

 

To protect customer privacy, we may ask you to verify your identity or confirm details associated with your account or purchase before providing access.

 

We will respond within a reasonable period.

 

In some circumstances, we may refuse or limit access where permitted by law, including where access would:

  • unreasonably affect another person’s privacy;
  • reveal commercially sensitive information;
  • interfere with an investigation;
  • create a serious threat to safety;
  • be unlawful; or
  • prejudice legal proceedings or negotiations.

 

Where appropriate and legally required, we will explain the reason for refusing access and available complaint options.

 

We may provide the information electronically unless another reasonable format is required.

 

21. Correcting personal information

You may ask us to correct personal information that you believe is inaccurate, incomplete, out of date, irrelevant or misleading.

 

You can also update certain account details through your customer account, where that functionality is available.

 

Correction requests may be sent to:

guide@familylawinsider.com.au

 

We may ask you to verify your identity and provide enough information to locate and assess the relevant record.

 

Where we agree that information should be corrected, we will take reasonable steps to update it. If we do not make the requested correction, we will explain why where required and may allow you to provide a statement noting the disputed information.

 

22. Deletion requests and account closure

You may ask us to close your account or delete certain personal information.

 

Deletion is not always possible. We may need to retain information where reasonably necessary to:

  • maintain transaction and taxation records;
  • verify a previous purchase;
  • administer refunds, disputes or chargebacks;
  • detect fraud or unauthorised access;
  • enforce legal or contractual rights;
  • comply with a legal obligation;
  • maintain a record of a complaint; or
  • establish, exercise or defend a legal claim.

 

Closing or deleting an account may result in the loss of access to purchased digital products. Before acting on a deletion request, we will explain material consequences where reasonably practicable.

 

We may de-identify information instead of deleting it where appropriate.

 

23. Children’s privacy

Our website and products are intended for adults dealing with or preparing for separation and family law matters.

 

They are not directed to children under 18, and children should not purchase or create an account without the involvement of a parent or legal guardian.

 

We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information directly from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate authorisation, contact us at guide@familylawinsider.com.au.

 

We will assess the circumstances and take reasonable steps where appropriate.

 

24. Third-party websites and services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, legal resources, government services or other external information.

 

A link does not mean that we own, control or endorse the third party’s privacy practices.

 

This Privacy Policy does not apply to information collected independently by a third party. You should review the privacy policy and terms of any external website before providing personal information.

 

We are not responsible for the privacy, security, content or availability of third-party websites except to the extent required by law.

 

25. Legal requests and protection of rights

We may preserve, use or disclose personal information where we reasonably believe it is necessary to:

  • comply with a court order, subpoena, warrant or other lawful request;
  • comply with taxation, consumer, privacy or other legal obligations;
  • respond to regulators or law-enforcement agencies;
  • investigate fraud, copyright infringement or unauthorised distribution;
  • protect the security of our website or customer accounts;
  • enforce our Terms and Conditions or Digital Product Licence Terms;
  • obtain professional advice; or
  • establish, exercise or defend legal rights.

 

We will not voluntarily disclose more personal information than we reasonably consider necessary in the circumstances.

 

26. Business transfers

If Family Law Insider is sold, transferred, restructured, incorporated or merged with another business, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

 

Any recipient will be required to handle the information consistently with applicable privacy obligations and the purposes for which it was originally collected, unless another lawful basis applies.

 

We may use professional advisers under confidentiality obligations when considering or completing such a transaction.

 

27. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • changes to our website or products;
  • new service providers or technologies;
  • changes to our information-handling practices;
  • legal or regulatory developments; or
  • changes to our business structure.

 

The updated Policy will be published on our website with a revised “Last updated” date.

 

Material changes may also be communicated by email, through an account notice or through a prominent website notice where appropriate.

 

Your continued use of the website after an update does not remove any rights you have under applicable law. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

 

28. Privacy enquiries and complaints

For questions, access requests, correction requests or privacy complaints, contact:

 

Family Law Insider
New South Wales, Australia
Email: guide@familylawinsider.com.au
Website: familylawinsider.com.au

Please include:

  • your name;
  • the email address associated with your account or order;
  • a description of your enquiry or complaint;
  • relevant order details, if applicable; and
  • the outcome you are seeking.

 

Do not send complete payment card details, account passwords, court documents or unnecessary sensitive information.

 

We will acknowledge and investigate privacy complaints within a reasonable period. We may contact you for further information and will provide an outcome or update after considering the circumstances.

 

If you are not satisfied with our response and the Privacy Act applies to the matter, you may be entitled to make a complaint to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.

 

29. Contact details

All privacy-related correspondence should be sent to:

guide@familylawinsider.com.au