Privacy Policy – The Fabula Files

Last updated: November 2025

Fabula Files (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is a not-for-profit media platform dedicated to publishing original stories, commentary and creative works. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with applicable Australian Privacy Principles legislation.

This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is: www.thefabulafiles.com.au

Fabula Files is operated as a not-for-profit media initiative. All images. media files, authors and references used in our publications will be acknowledged by the publisher.

2. Information We Collect

Newsletter Subscriptions

If you sign up for our newsletter, we collect and store only the contact details you provide (such as your email address).
These details:

  • Are kept securely,
  • Will only be used to send you updates or newsletters from Fabula Files, and
  • Will never be shared, sold or used for marketing by third parties.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the ‘Unsubscribe’ link included in each email.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

  • A temporary cookie is used on the login page to check if your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
  • When you log in, several cookies store your login details and display preferences.
    • Login cookies last for 2 days
    • Display preference cookies last for 1 year
    • Choosing “Remember Me” keeps your login for 2 weeks

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images or external articles.
Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the third-party website directly.

These external sites may collect data, use cookies, track your interaction with their content and may link it to your account if you are logged into their platform. We do not control the data practices of third-party sites.

3. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not share your personal information with third parties except where necessary for website functionality.

  • If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
  • Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

We do not sell or trade your personal information.

4. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments and their metadata are stored for a period of 12 months 
  • For registered users (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in their user profile.
    Users can view, edit or delete their information at any time (except the username).
    Administrators can also view and edit profile information.
  • Newsletter subscriber details are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

5. Your Rights Over Your Data

If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you may request:

  • An exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you provided
  • That we erase any personal data we hold about you

This does not include data we must keep for administrative, legal or security purposes.

For all data inquiries, contact via email: [email protected]

6. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked via automated spam-detection services hosted outside Australia. These services may process data internationally.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Fabula Files
Email: [email protected]