Oz Insightlab uses cookies and similar technologies to deliver a functional, secure and reader-focused experience on our digital platform. This policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use, how you can control them, and who to contact with questions about your data and privacy.
Who is responsible for cookies on Oz Insightlab?
Southern Cross Press Pty Ltd (ACN 623 891 045), the New South Wales company that owns and operates Oz Insightlab at ozinsightlab.net, is the data controller responsible for all cookies and similar technologies deployed on this site. Our registered office is Level 14, 1 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.
Catherine Roy, Editor-in-Chief, oversees editorial standards and publication decisions at Oz Insightlab and is ultimately responsible for this policy. The newsroom team, including Managing Editor Emma Nguyen and Standards and Fact-Checking Lead Thomas Walsh, ensures that all content, including this policy, meets our rigorous editorial and factual standards. To learn more about our ownership and funding structure, read our ownership and funding disclosure.
What types of cookies does Oz Insightlab use?
Oz Insightlab uses four categories of cookies: strictly necessary cookies that enable core site functions; functional cookies that remember your preferences; analytics cookies that help us understand how readers use our site; and targeting cookies that support our advertising and commercial partnerships.
Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the site to operate correctly, enabling page navigation, secure access and basic platform functionality. These cookies do not require your consent. Functional cookies remember choices you make, such as text size or region preferences, to improve your experience. Analytics cookies collect aggregated, anonymised data about page visits, reading patterns and site performance; we use this information to improve our journalism and reader experience. Targeting cookies track your browsing habits to deliver relevant advertising and sponsored content; these are used only with your explicit consent and are clearly disclosed in our advertising and affiliate disclosure.
How can I manage or withdraw my consent for non-essential cookies?
When you first visit Oz Insightlab, a cookie consent banner presents you with granular controls over non-essential cookies, allowing you to accept or reject categories such as analytics and targeting cookies before they are placed on your device.
You can revisit and change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of every page on ozinsightlab.net. Withdrawing consent for non-essential cookies will not affect the functionality of the site or your ability to access our journalism. Essential cookies remain active to ensure the site operates correctly. If you have questions about how to adjust your settings, please contact our editorial team.
Where can I find more information about privacy and data handling?
Our comprehensive privacy policy, available at /about-us/privacy-policy/, explains how Oz Insightlab collects, uses and protects your personal data beyond cookies, including information you submit through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups and tip submissions.
That policy also covers your rights under applicable Australian privacy law, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles. For a full picture of how we handle your information, please review the privacy policy alongside this cookie policy. Our editorial policy further describes our commitment to independence and reader trust in all aspects of our operations.
How can I contact the privacy team?
For questions about this cookie policy, your data privacy or to exercise your rights regarding personal information, email our dedicated privacy address at privacy@ozinsightlab.net. We aim to respond to all enquiries within five business days.
You may also contact our registered office at Level 14, 1 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia, or call our main switchboard on +61 2 5550 1800. For editorial enquiries, contact Editor-in-Chief Catherine Roy at james.mitchell@ozinsightlab.net or call +61 2 5550 1901. Our story describes the values and mission that guide every decision at Oz Insightlab.
Our commitments
- We will never deploy non-essential cookies without your prior informed consent.
- We provide clear, granular controls to manage your cookie preferences at any time.
- We will never sell your personal data or share it with third parties for their own purposes without your explicit consent.
- We review our cookie practices regularly to ensure compliance with Australian privacy law and industry standards.
- We are transparent about every third-party service that sets cookies through our site and name each provider in our disclosures.