Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Wednesday September 3 2025
Last Updated: Wednesday September 3 2025

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Red Light Australia collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the https://redlightaustralia.com website (“Site”). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Red Light Australia.

The Important Bits

• We collect basic account info and track how you use our site
• Any data you submit to us is encrypted and stored securely
• Any comment you leave on the site can be removed by contacting us
• We use cookies (more on that below).
• You must be 18+ to use our services (or 21+ in certain jurisdictions).

What We Collect

• Comments: When you leave a comment on our blog, we collect whatever you choose to share. Like your name, email, and the comment itself. You’re in control of what you post.
• Cookies: Yep, we use cookies. They help us keep the site running smoothly, track how it’s used, and maybe serve you ads or content that’s suitable based on various algoritihms.
• Basic Analytics: We gather some anonymized data about how people use the site (think page views or clicks) via WordPress tools or third-party plugins. None of this data is personalised.
• Device Information: Technical data such as your IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, operating system, platform, and other technology-related details from the devices you use to access our website.

What We Do With It

• Comments: Your comments stick around unless you ask us to ditch them. More on that below. We don’t sell or trade them, period.
• Cookies & Analytics: This info helps us improve the site, fix bugs, and keep things interesting. Third parties (like ad networks) might use cookies too, but we don’t control their policies. Check theirs if you’re curious.

Your Choices

• Delete Your Comments: Changed your mind about something you said? No problem. Email us at support@redlightaustralia.com, and we’ll wipe your comment from the site, no questions asked.
• Cookies: You can block or clear cookies in your browser settings. Might make the site a bit less slick, but it’s your call.

Data Controller & Contact Information

RLN Media is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

General Email: support@redlightaustralia.com
Accessibility Inquiries: accessibility@redlightaustralia.com
Privacy Inquiries: privacy@redlightaustralia.com

For any questions regarding this Privacy Notice or our data practices, please contact our editor, Simon Regal.

Contact the Editor: simon@redlightaustralia.com

Purposes and Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• Ensure Optimal Presentation:
  To display our website content in the most effective manner for you and your device.
• Send Relevant Information:
  To communicate details about our Adult Industry News and offerings (such as News and Opinion) that may be of interest.
• Contract Performance:
  To fulfill our contractual obligations with you.
• Compliance with Legal Obligations:
  To adhere to legal and regulatory requirements (including The Online Safety Act 2023 and Consumer Rights Act 2015) and to satisfy Anti Money Laundering and Know Your Client requirements.
• Feature Access & Account Protection:
  To enable you to access various features of our site and to secure your account.
• Third-Party Communications:
  To allow third parties to contact you about relevant goods or services.
• Service Providers:
  To transfer your information to our designated “Service Providers” so that they can service your requirements.
• Marketing Communications:
  To send you marketing communications by electronic means (email or text) only if they relate to our Adult Industry News or offerings you have previously expressed interest in.
• Statistical Analysis:
  To aggregate your information with that of other users to generate statistical data that does not personally identify you. This aggregated data may be shared with third parties we collaborate with.

The legal bases for processing your data include:

• Performance of a Contract: (e.g., GDPR Article 6(1)(b), PDPA § 11(1)(b))
• Legal Obligation: (e.g., GDPR Article 6(1)(c), PDPA § 11(1)(c))
• Legitimate Interests: (e.g., GDPR Article 6(1)(f), PDPA § 11(1)(f)) – covering optimized content presentation, relevant offers, service improvements, and fraud prevention.
• Consent: (e.g., GDPR Article 6(1)(a), PDPA § 11(1)(a)) – applicable where you have explicitly consented (e.g., for marketing communications or non-essential cookies). You have the right to withdraw this consent at any time.

Marketing Communications

We will only send you direct marketing communications by electronic means (email or text) if:

• You have provided explicit consent.
• You have previously interacted with our website and the marketing relates to our Adult Industry News or similar offerings.
• You exercise your right to opt out of marketing communications. You can do this by contacting us at support@redlightaustralia.com or by unsubscribing via the link provided in our communications.

Please note: in over 12 years of operation, we have never sent a marketing email – and we don’t plan to! We do not actively collect email addresses. The only access we have to your email address is if you leave a comment on our site with it. This is never published, and we do not use it for marketing.

Sharing Your Personal Data

We share your personal data with third parties only under the following circumstances:

• Within Our Group:
  With companies that are part of our corporate group.
• Service Providers:
  With trusted third parties that assist in processing your requests or fulfilling contractual obligations.
• Legitimate Interests:
  When sharing is necessary for our legitimate business interests (or those of a third party), provided that your rights and interests do not override these interests.
• Business Transfers:
  In connection with the sale, transfer, or merger of parts of our business or assets.

All third parties receiving your data are contractually bound to process it only on our instructions and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

Cookies

Cookies are small files placed on your device when you visit our website. We use cookies to:

• Recognize you and store your preferences.
• Enhance the performance and functionality of our site.
• Generate aggregated statistical data.
• Deliver targeted advertising relevant to your interests.

Categories of cookies include:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the operation of our website.
• Performance Cookies: Collect data on how visitors use our website to create anonymous aggregated data.
• Functionality Cookies: Enable a personalized experience by remembering your preferences.
• Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Deliver adverts tailored to you.

Some cookies remain on your device between sessions. You may disable cookies by adjusting your browser settings; however, doing so may limit the functionality of our website.

We use cookies in compliance with applicable legal frameworks such as United Kingdom (including the EU’s ePrivacy Directive and GDPR) and UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (for example, the CCPA for California).

Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including meeting any legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements, as defined by 2 years. To determine the appropriate retention period, we consider the quantity, nature, and sensitivity of the data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, and the applicable legal requirements. Once your data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

Your Data Protection Rights

This section explains your rights regarding how your personal data is processed by us. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

• Right to Withdraw Consent:
  You may withdraw your consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of any processing prior to your withdrawal, but may limit our ability to provide certain services.
• Right of Access:
  You have the right to access the personal data we hold about you, free of charge.
• Right to Rectification:
  You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”):
  You may ask us to delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions where retention is legally required.
• Right to Restrict Processing:
  You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
• Right to Data Portability:
  You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format or to have it transferred to another controller.
• Right to Object:
  Under certain circumstances, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data.
• Rights under CCPA/CPRA:
  For California residents, this includes the right to know, the right to delete, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information.
• Rights under PIPEDA:
  For Canadian residents, this includes the right to access and correct your personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@redlightaustralia.com. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Third Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Notice or our data practices, please contact us at:

General Email: support@redlightaustralia.com
Privacy/Accessibility Inquiries: privacy@redlightaustralia.com / accessibility@redlightaustralia.com

Simon Regal is the editor of Red Light Australia and is available to contact directly:

Email Simon: simon@redlightaustralia.com.

A Note on Our Guides

The venues and services we cover in our guides are shared for informational purposes only. We do our homework to ensure the details are spot-on when we write them, but things change — prices, policies, availability, you name it. 

We can’t guarantee ongoing accuracy, and it’s not our job to keep tabs on every provider. Always check with the service or venue directly for the latest information.

Got a tweak or want something pulled from our site? Use our listing form to suggest edits or request removals.