Privacy Policy
Last updated: 9 July 2025
ParryBytes.cloud (referred to as “this site”, “we”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
This policy outlines how information is collected and managed when you visit this website.
1. Scope
This policy applies to the current version of ParryBytes.cloud, which is a read-only blog. The site does not offer user registration, commenting, or contact forms, and does not collect personal information directly from users.
2. What We Collect
While we do not ask for or collect personally identifiable information (PII) such as names or email addresses, we do collect limited technical information through third-party tools to understand how the site is being used. This includes:
- Pages visited and time spent
- Browser type and device type
- Referring websites or search terms
- General location (city or country level, based on IP geolocation)
- IP address (only as part of security or analytics logs)
This information is used in aggregated, anonymised form and is not used to identify or track individuals.
3. Hosting and Data Storage
This site is hosted with Bluehost Australia, with infrastructure located within Australia. All site content, including server logs and backups, is stored under Australian jurisdiction.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following trusted third-party plugins and services to support the functionality and security of this website:
Google Analytics (via MonsterInsights)
Used for general website traffic analysis. Google Analytics may collect and process your IP address, browser details, and usage patterns. This data is processed in the United States, and is anonymised wherever possible.
You can opt out using browser settings
Sucuri Security
Provides malware scanning and firewall protection. Sucuri may log your IP address as part of routine security operations. Sucuri is operated from the United States.
Yoast SEO
Used to help structure and optimise site content. Yoast does not collect personal data from visitors.
5. Cookies and Tracking
Cookies are small data files stored by your browser. This site uses cookies for:
- Analytics and traffic measurement (Google Analytics)
- Security monitoring (Sucuri)
- Basic website functionality
We do not use cookies to identify or track individual users across the web. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing or profiling purposes.
Where data is processed by third-party services (as listed above), it is done solely for analytics and security purposes.
7. Overseas Disclosure
While our hosting remains in Australia, some tools (such as Google Analytics and Sucuri) may process data in the United States. No personally identifiable information is intentionally shared, and we take reasonable steps to ensure providers comply with privacy standards.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect this site from unauthorised access and misuse, including:
- HTTPS encryption
- Security hardening via Sucuri
- Limited admin access
- Up-to-date plugin and platform maintenance
9. Access and Complaints
If you have questions or believe your privacy has been breached, please contact:
We will investigate and respond as per our obligations under the Privacy Act 1988.
10. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated occasionally to reflect technical or legal changes. The most recent version will always be published on this page.
TL;DR (Plain English Summary)
- No accounts, no comments, no forms — so no personal data collected
- Analytics and security tools log general usage data
- Hosting is in Australia
- Some offshore tools (Google, Sucuri) help us run the site
- We don’t track or profile you
- You can get in touch if you have questions
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