Privacy Policy

Effective date: May 2026 

Inside Local Government is published by JSL Media Pty Ltd. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information when you visit our website, subscribe to our communications, complete a form, register interest in an event, request a media kit, participate in a campaign, or otherwise interact with us. 

By using this website or providing your personal information to us, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. 

1. Information we collect 
We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including: 

– your name; 
– job title; 
– organisation; 
– email address; 
– phone number; 
– location; 
– communication preferences; 
– information submitted through website forms, subscription forms, event forms, advertising enquiries, media kit requests, resource library forms, LinkedIn Lead Gen Forms, or other campaign forms; 
– any other information you choose to provide to us. 

We may also collect technical and usage information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referral source, website analytics data, and information about how you interact with our website, emails, advertisements, and digital content. 

2. How we collect information 

We may collect personal information when you: 

– subscribe to our newsletter or daily E-News; 
– complete a form on our website or through a third-party platform such as LinkedIn; – request a media kit or advertising information; 
– download or access gated resources, reports, whitepapers, or other content; – register for or express interest in events, webinars, roundtables, conferences, training, or other opportunities; 
– contact us by email, phone, website form, or social media;
– interact with our website, emails, advertisements, social media pages, or campaign content; – participate in a survey, lead generation campaign, sponsored content campaign, or promotional activity. 

3. Why we collect your information 

We collect and use personal information to: 

– provide you with news, updates, newsletters, E-News, media kits, event information, and other communications; 
– respond to your enquiries; 
– manage subscriptions and communication preferences; 
– provide advertising, sponsorship, media, campaign, event, and lead generation information; – deliver resources, reports, whitepapers, gated content, or other requested materials; – manage event registrations, attendance, and related communications; 
– support sponsored content, resource library, LinkedIn, email, advertising, and lead generation campaigns; 
– improve our website, content, services, events, and communications; 
– measure audience engagement, campaign performance, and website performance; – provide reporting to advertisers, sponsors, partners, or clients where relevant; – comply with legal obligations; 
– protect our rights, systems, users, and business operations. 

4. Marketing and communications 

If you subscribe, complete a form, request information, download content, register for an event, or otherwise provide your details, we may contact you with relevant news, updates, event information, advertising opportunities, media kit information, resource information, campaign updates, or related communications. 

You can opt out of non-essential communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails where available, or by contacting us at: 

newsdesk@insidelocalgovernment.com.au 

5. Disclosure of information 

We may share personal information with trusted third parties where necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including: 

– email marketing platforms; 
– website hosting and analytics providers; 
– customer relationship management systems; 
– advertising and lead generation platforms, including LinkedIn;
– event, webinar, conference, or training partners where relevant; 
– campaign clients, advertisers, or sponsors where you have provided your details through a relevant sponsored, gated, or lead generation activity; 
– professional advisers, service providers, contractors, or technology providers; – regulators, authorities, or other parties where required by law. 

We do not sell personal information. 

6. Storage and security 

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

Personal information may be stored electronically using systems and service providers located in Australia or other jurisdictions. Where we use third-party service providers, we take reasonable steps to ensure they handle personal information securely and in accordance with applicable privacy requirements. 

7. How long we keep information 

We keep personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including to provide communications, manage enquiries, deliver services, report on campaigns, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, maintain business records, and honour unsubscribe or suppression requests. 

When information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete, destroy, or de-identify it. 

8. Cookies and analytics 

Our website may use cookies, tracking technologies, pixels, and analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site, improve user experience, measure website performance, support advertising and campaign reporting, and help deliver relevant communications. 

You can usually adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. Some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled. 

9. Accessing or correcting your information 

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you, subject to any legal or operational requirements that may apply. 

To make a request, please contact us at:

newsdesk@insidelocalgovernment.com.au 

10. Privacy complaints 

If you have a concern about how we have handled your personal information, please contact us first so we can try to resolve it. 

You can contact us at: 

newsdesk@insidelocalgovernment.com.au 

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. 

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. 

12. Contact us 

For privacy enquiries, access or correction requests, complaints, or to update your communication preferences, please contact: 

Inside Local Government 
Published by JSL Media Pty Ltd 
Email: newsdesk@insidelocalgovernment.com.au 
Phone: 1300 922 602 
Head office: 3/40 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra ACT 2601 
Website: www.insidelocalgovernment.com.au