1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Contact information when you submit forms or comments
Personal stories or memories you choose to share
Email addresses for newsletter subscriptions

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

Device and browser information
IP address and location data
Website usage statistics through cookies and similar technologies
Pages visited and time spent on the website

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Primary Uses

To provide and improve website functionality
To respond to your inquiries and comments
To send newsletters if you’ve subscribed
To analyse website usage and improve user experience

2.2 Legal Basis

Consent for newsletter subscriptions and comment submissions
Legitimate interests for website analytics and improvement
Legal compliance where required

3. Information Sharing

3.1 We Do Not Sell Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

3.2 Limited Sharing

We may share information with:

Service providers who help operate the website (hosting, analytics)
Legal authorities if required by law
Third parties with your explicit consent

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information, including:

Secure data transmission (SSL encryption)
Regular security assessments
Access controls and authentication
Data backup and recovery procedures

5. Your Rights

5.1 Access and Control

Request access to your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Withdraw consent for marketing communications

5.2 Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.

6. Cookies and Tracking

6.1 Types of Cookies

Essential cookies for website functionality
Analytics cookies to understand website usage
Preference cookies to remember your settings

6.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality.

7. Third-Party Services

This website may use third-party services such as:

Google Analytics for website statistic
Social media plugins
Content delivery networks
Each service has its own privacy policy, which we encourage you to review.

8. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside of Papua New Guinea, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in other countries with different data protection laws.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy, or as required by law.

10. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Information

For questions about this privacy policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: info@png50.co
Address: Melanesian Haus, Waigani, NCD 121, Papua New Guinea. 

Effective Date: Wednesday, 9th July, 2025