Updated on July 14, 2025.
Introduction and Overview
Follow Riches is an independent online resource designed to provide accessible, well-researched information about job opportunities and skills-based learning within the Australian landscape. Through our website, https://followriches.com/, you’ll find thoughtfully curated content that highlights online courses, public job vacancies, and career development insights aimed at helping individuals grow professionally and navigate the employment market with greater confidence.
We take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect any personal data that may be shared while you interact with our platform. Transparency is central to our values, and we believe you should clearly understand what kind of information we gather, why we collect it, and how it is safeguarded.
Below, you will find a complete explanation of how we manage personal data when you browse, read, or interact with the Follow Riches website. If you have any questions or concerns about how your information is handled, you are welcome to reach out to us at https://followriches.com/contact.
Scope of the Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to any personal data collected when you interact with the Follow Riches platform. This includes reading our articles, viewing course recommendations, accessing job listings, or using any other features available at https://followriches.com/.
Please note that this policy is limited to our website. If you navigate to third-party platforms through links on our pages—such as official course providers, job boards, or government programs—those external websites may follow their own privacy practices. We strongly advise reviewing their policies before sharing any personal information with them.
Consent
By continuing to use Follow Riches, you confirm your agreement with the terms set out in this Privacy Policy. Your consent covers all areas of our site, including published guides, educational resources, and any additional interactive content we may offer. Continued use of the platform will be taken as your acknowledgement that you understand and accept how we may collect and process information during your visit.
Your access to Follow Riches also indicates acceptance of our Terms of Use. If you do not agree with either this Privacy Policy or the Terms of Use, we recommend that you discontinue use of the site. Choosing to remain and engage with the platform affirms your consent.
AI-Generated Content
To support the development of consistent, high-quality articles, our editorial team may occasionally use artificial intelligence tools to assist in content planning, structure refinement, or formatting support.
That said, every article published on Follow Riches is carefully reviewed, edited, and fact-checked by a human editor before being made available to readers. These AI tools do not replace editorial oversight, and they never produce final drafts. All publishing decisions are made by real people to ensure that the information remains accurate, appropriate, and relevant to the needs of our Australian audience.
We are committed to being transparent about how our content is created. If you wish to know more about our editorial workflow or how technology supports our process, feel free to contact us using the form available on our website.
I. Data Collection Practices
At Follow Riches, we take a responsible and transparent approach to handling data. We collect certain information to improve platform performance, protect user access, and offer relevant features. This data comes from three main sources: information you share with us, data automatically gathered from your device, and limited input from trusted third-party services.
A. INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE
You can access most areas of Follow Riches without sharing personal details. However, certain features — like subscriptions, notifications, or interactive tools — may ask you to submit basic information.
When using these features, you might be asked for your name, email, phone number, or general location. This information helps us verify your access, deliver requested updates, or personalize parts of your experience.
If you contact us through our support form, take part in surveys, or provide feedback, we use that information solely to respond or improve the platform. Your input helps us tailor content and ensure smooth support.
B. AUTOMATICALLY COLLECTED INFORMATION
When you browse Follow Riches, we automatically collect technical data that helps us maintain and improve the site. This includes your IP address, browser type, device info, time and date of access, and how you navigate our pages.
This data is gathered through tools like cookies, log files, and web analytics. It allows us to track site performance, troubleshoot errors, and understand user behavior — such as which articles are read most or how long users stay on certain pages.
We use cookies and web beacons to remember your preferences and optimize your experience. For example, these tools may help us display content similar to what you’ve recently viewed or track performance across different browsers.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that doing so may affect how some features work. By continuing to use our site without changing these settings, you consent to our use of cookies as described.
C. INFORMATION FROM THIRD PARTIES
We may partner with external advertising and analytics providers to support our content and platform operations. These third parties may use tracking tools (such as cookies or pixels) within our pages to collect anonymized data like your browser type, visit time, general location, or ad interactions.
This helps us measure engagement and display ads that are broadly relevant to users. While these technologies run within our site, the data they collect is managed under the privacy terms of each individual provider.
We do not share your personal information directly with advertisers, nor do we control how they handle data after collection. Clicking on an ad does not create a relationship between you and any external party.
Some partners, like Google, may use cookies to show interest-based ads. If you prefer to opt out of these, you can update your ad preferences through your Google account or review their official privacy policies for more information.
To better understand how your data may be used by third-party tools linked within our site, we recommend reviewing each provider’s privacy policy. This Privacy Policy applies only to data collected through Follow Riches and does not extend to external services.
II. SMS Notifications and User Consent
A. CONSENT AUTHORIZATION
At Follow Riches, we prioritise your privacy and believe communication should be clear, respectful, and entirely within your control. In accordance with Australian privacy and electronic communications laws—including the Privacy Act 1988, the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and the Spam Act 2003—we require your informed and explicit consent before sending any SMS messages.
If you submit your phone number through a form, interactive quiz, or contact field on our website, you may be presented with the option to receive SMS communications from Follow Riches. This option will always include a clear explanation of the message types you might receive, along with a checkbox or similar mechanism allowing you to provide voluntary consent.
By opting in, you authorise Follow Riches to send you occasional SMS messages. These may include updates about newly listed job vacancies, online learning tips, course announcements, or other information we believe may support your professional growth. Choosing to receive messages is entirely optional. You are not required to provide your phone number or opt in to SMS communication in order to use any part of the Follow Riches website.
B. OPTING OUT OF SMS MESSAGES
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time. To unsubscribe, simply reply to any message with the word “STOP.” Your number will be removed from our list promptly and without delay.
If you would prefer to update your communication preferences another way, you can contact our team at https://followriches.com/contact. We will respond to your request courteously and ensure your preferences are updated in a timely manner.
Follow Riches is committed to complying with all relevant Australian laws and privacy requirements when managing communications. We respect your right to withdraw consent at any time and ensure that all unsubscribe requests are honoured securely, efficiently, and without consequence to your continued use of the website.
III. Purpose and Use of Collected Information
Follow Riches collects user data with a clear purpose: to create a secure, functional, and relevant experience for every visitor. Each type of information we gather serves a specific role in improving our platform, enhancing usability, and maintaining a safe environment, all while respecting your privacy.
3.1 Maintaining Technical Performance
We use technical data to ensure the platform runs smoothly across all devices. Information like browser type, screen size, or load time helps us detect errors, fix bugs, and improve overall functionality. This allows us to deliver a faster, more reliable site experience.
3.2 Personalizing User Experience
User activity helps us shape your experience in meaningful ways. By understanding how visitors interact with content, we can adjust layouts, suggest useful resources, and organize tools in ways that feel familiar and helpful.
3.3 Understanding Engagement and Behavior
Metrics such as time spent on a page, click patterns, or content popularity guide our improvements. This information shows us what’s working, where users are dropping off, and how we can present information more clearly.
3.4 Improving Features and Services
User feedback and site data help us refine existing tools and introduce new ones. Whether through updated layouts, search filters, or entirely new features, improvements are always based on real interactions and evolving needs.
3.5 Responding to Inquiries and Feedback
When you contact us, the details you share allow us to respond effectively. This includes solving technical issues, addressing account concerns, or simply acknowledging a suggestion. We may also follow up to ensure everything has been resolved.
3.6 Sending Platform Updates and Emails
If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may send updates, highlights, or announcements that relate to your preferences. Every message includes an option to unsubscribe or manage communication settings at any time.
3.7 Enhancing Security and Preventing Misuse
Collected data helps us detect suspicious behavior, prevent unauthorized access, and respond to potential threats. We use monitoring systems and behavior tracking to maintain a secure space for all users.
Our use of data is guided by principles of fairness, privacy, and responsibility. We continuously review our practices to keep up with technology and uphold the trust of everyone who visits our platform.
Cookie Policy for Follow Riches
This Cookie Policy explains how cookies are used on Follow Riches website (https://followriches.com/) what types of data they collect, and how they contribute to your experience. It also outlines your choices regarding cookie use and the potential impact of restricting them.
Understanding Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help platforms remember your activity and preferences. Like many modern websites, Follow Riches uses cookies to improve site functionality, personalize the experience, and support platform performance.
Cookies help us:
- Recognize returning visitors and retain their settings
- Improve navigation and page responsiveness
- Analyze how the platform is used to guide improvements
They also support security by detecting suspicious behavior and preserving data integrity. In addition, advertising cookies assist in showing content that reflects general user interests and browsing behavior.
Cookies can be managed through your browser settings. Restricting certain cookies may affect how well the site performs or which features remain available.
How We Use Cookies
Cookies on Follow Riches fall into several categories:
Essential cookies support basic site operations. They ensure pages load properly, allow secure logins, and keep platform features working as expected. Without them, core functions may not be available.
Preference cookies remember user settings like language or layout. They help tailor the interface and streamline repeat visits.
Analytics cookies collect insights about how visitors interact with content. We use this data to improve structure, refine features, and identify technical issues that may affect usability.
Security cookies help monitor activity, protect user accounts, and respond to irregular behavior. These tools play a key role in maintaining a safe browsing environment.
Advertising cookies enable more relevant promotional content. They may track interaction with ads and help evaluate how campaigns perform. Some advertising partners may use their own cookies. In such cases, users are encouraged to check those providers’ privacy policies for further details.
Managing or Disabling Cookies
Most browsers allow users to review, block, or remove cookies at any time. Disabling essential cookies may limit access to certain site functions, while blocking preference cookies may prevent the site from remembering your settings.
Choosing to limit analytics cookies could reduce the accuracy of our performance improvements. Blocking advertising cookies will not remove ads entirely, but it may result in less relevant suggestions.
To manage your settings, check your browser’s help section for step-by-step instructions. Understanding how cookies work allows you to control your experience while keeping key features available on Follow Riches.
The Cookies We Set
Cookies help support a smooth, secure, and personalized experience on Follow Riches. Below is an outline of the types of cookies we use and how they function.
Account and Login Cookies
These cookies assist with registration, login sessions, and account recognition. They help keep you signed in across pages and remember certain preferences linked to your profile. Most session cookies are removed when you log out, but some may remain to preserve settings for your next visit.
Email Subscription Cookies
If you subscribe to our newsletter or email updates, cookies help manage your subscription preferences. They allow us to tailor content delivery based on your past interactions and ensure you receive messages that reflect your level of engagement.
Survey and Form Submission Cookies
When participating in surveys or submitting forms, cookies help prevent repetition and store temporary input. This avoids duplicate entries and saves time by remembering previously entered details when applicable.
Customization Cookies
These cookies retain interface settings such as display mode, language selection, or layout preferences. By remembering your choices, the website can deliver a more consistent and personalized browsing experience each time you return.
Third-Party Provider Cookies
We work with third-party services to support website performance, gather analytics, and manage advertising. These providers may set their own cookies within our platform to carry out specific functions.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
Cookies from tools such as Google Analytics collect anonymous usage data. This includes time spent on pages, site navigation, and general behavior trends. These insights help us identify what works well and where improvements are needed. You can learn more about how Google uses these cookies by visiting their official resources.
Testing and Development Cookies
During updates or feature testing, temporary cookies track performance and user response. This helps us ensure that new features are functioning properly and do not disrupt the user experience.
Advertising Cookies
Cookies used by advertising partners may deliver content based on general interests and browsing behavior. They also help track how well ads are performing. Users can control ad preferences through browser settings or directly through tools like Google’s Ad Preferences or www.aboutads.info.
How to Block Cookies
You can control your cookie settings through your browser. Most browsers offer tools to review, block, or delete cookies as needed. For detailed steps, refer to the official support pages for:
Disabling cookies may affect how certain parts of the site work. For example, you might lose access to saved settings, login sessions, or personalized recommendations. Blocking advertising cookies will not remove ads entirely, but it may make them less relevant.
Understanding how cookies work allows you to make informed choices and tailor your experience on Follow Riches while maintaining control over your data.
IV. Commitment to Data Protection
Follow Riches places a high priority on protecting user information. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data under any circumstances. In some cases, we may share anonymized or aggregated data with trusted partners to help improve platform performance, develop new features, or better understand general usage trends. This type of data sharing does not reveal any personal identity.
Users can choose to opt out of this form of anonymous data use at any time. If you would like to manage your preferences or learn more about your options, please reach out through our contact form.
To safeguard personal data, we use a combination of strong security practices. This includes encrypted connections for data transfers, limited internal access based on roles, and monitoring tools designed to detect unusual or unauthorized activity. Our systems are reviewed on a regular basis, and we perform audits to strengthen protection and close any potential vulnerabilities.
While we take every reasonable step to secure our platform, no online system is completely free from risk. If an unauthorized incident ever occurs, Follow Riches will act quickly to contain the issue, restore security, and follow all necessary notification steps. If your data is involved, you will be informed promptly along with guidance on how to protect your information.
For us, protecting user privacy goes beyond technical safeguards. It reflects the trust placed in our platform. We remain committed to building and maintaining a safe, respectful, and transparent environment for everyone who visits Follow Riches.
V. Implementing Your Privacy Privileges
5.1 Understanding Your Rights
At Follow Riches, we believe everyone has the right to know how their personal information is used and to make decisions about it. Whether you browse anonymously or engage more actively with our platform, you are entitled to access, review, or request changes to the information we hold about you.
In certain cases, you may also ask us to limit how your data is used or request its permanent deletion. While we aim to honor all requests, there may be instances where we are required to keep specific records for legal, administrative, or security reasons.
We provide tools and support to help you manage your privacy preferences. Our goal is not only to meet legal expectations but also to give users clear control over how their data is handled.
5.2 Our Data Retention Practices
We keep personal data only for as long as it is needed to fulfill its intended purpose. This includes ensuring site functionality, delivering content, resolving support requests, maintaining security, and improving overall performance.
For example, we may retain your contact details to respond to previous messages or follow up on unresolved issues. Technical data related to performance and safety may be stored temporarily to help detect future problems. Once the information is no longer useful, it is either deleted or anonymized so that it cannot be traced back to you.
If you wish to have your data removed, you can submit a request through our contact page at https://followriches.com/contact. We will process your request promptly and inform you once the removal is complete or if some information must be retained temporarily for legal or operational reasons.
At Follow Riches, we take privacy seriously. Our data handling processes are designed to protect user rights, support transparency, and ensure your information is managed responsibly from start to finish.
VI. Compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
Follow Riches complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the 13 Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), which govern how personal information is collected, used, stored, and disclosed across Australia. These principles apply to Australian Government agencies, large organisations, and select small businesses, including websites like ours that use personal data to provide information and analyse audience engagement.
In accordance with this framework, we are committed to ensuring that any personal information you share with us is handled lawfully, fairly, and transparently. When applicable, this includes meeting compliance requirements set by services such as Google AdSense and aligning with broader privacy expectations for online platforms that engage with Australian users.
The 13 Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
Open and Transparent Management of Personal Information
We maintain clear policies on how personal information is managed and make this information accessible to all users upon request.
Anonymity and Pseudonymity
Whenever possible, we allow users to interact with Follow Riches anonymously or by using a pseudonym, unless impractical or inconsistent with legal obligations.
Collection of Solicited Personal Information
We collect only the information that is reasonably necessary for the operation of our website and services, and we do so through lawful and fair methods.
Dealing with Unsolicited Personal Information
If we receive personal information without having requested it, we will determine whether it could have been collected in line with the APPs. If not, we will securely delete or de-identify it.
Notification of the Collection of Personal Information
At the time of collection, or as soon as practical afterwards, we inform individuals about how and why their information is being collected and how it will be used.
Use or Disclosure of Personal Information
We only use or disclose personal information for the specific purposes for which it was collected, unless a legal exception permits another use.
Direct Marketing
Follow Riches does not use or share personal data for direct marketing unless the user has given clear consent or an exception under the Privacy Act applies.
Cross-border Disclosure of Personal Information
If personal data is shared with overseas services (for example, analytics or advertising tools), we take reasonable steps to ensure the data will be managed in accordance with the APPs.
Adoption, Use or Disclosure of Government-Related Identifiers
We do not collect or use government-related identifiers (such as Medicare or tax file numbers) unless legally permitted to do so.
Quality of Personal Information
We take all reasonable steps to ensure that the personal information we collect, use, or disclose is accurate, up to date, and complete.
Security of Personal Information
Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to protect personal data against misuse, unauthorised access, loss, interference, or alteration.
Access to Personal Information
Individuals have the right to request access to their personal information held by Follow Riches. Requests are handled promptly, subject to legal exceptions.
Correction of Personal Information
If you believe that any information we hold is incorrect, incomplete, or outdated, you can request a correction. We will assess and respond to your request in a timely manner.
Privacy and Data Use in Digital Environments
Follow Riches recognises that operating a digital platform may involve the use of cookies, analytics tools, and third-party services such as Google AdSense and Google Analytics. These technologies can collect behavioural and engagement data to help us understand how visitors interact with our site.
We are committed to ensuring that these activities comply with the Privacy Act 1988. We provide users with information about their rights and offer options to manage or withdraw their consent for data collection where technically applicable. Our cookie practices are designed to align with Australian privacy expectations while supporting transparency and user choice.
We also keep a close watch on evolving privacy regulations in Australia, including legislative reviews that may affect data rights such as erasure or consent mechanisms. Our goal is to maintain ongoing compliance as standards evolve.
Complaints and Contact
If you have any concerns about how your personal information is handled by Follow Riches in accordance with Australian law, or if you wish to exercise your rights under the Privacy Act, you may contact us directly through our support form at https://followriches.com/contact.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a formal complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). You can visit the OAIC’s official site at www.oaic.gov.au for more information.
VII. Parental Oversight of Children’s Data
Follow Riches is intended for a general audience and is not designed for use by children under the age of 13. In accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and guidelines provided by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), we do not knowingly collect, store, or request personal information from individuals below this age threshold.
We encourage parents and legal guardians to remain actively involved in their children’s digital activity and to promote open conversations about online safety and responsible sharing of personal information. Parental engagement is vital in helping young users understand the importance of privacy and appropriate behaviour on the internet.
If we become aware that a child under the age of 13 has submitted personal information through the Follow Riches website, we will take immediate steps to delete that data and ensure no further collection occurs. While verifying age through online interactions presents limitations, we rely on timely communication from parents or guardians to address such situations swiftly and appropriately.
Any parent or guardian who believes their child may have submitted personal data to Follow Riches is encouraged to contact us at https://followriches.com/contact. Our team will review the matter, take necessary action to remove any personal data, and confirm that no further processing will take place.
Follow Riches is fully committed to safeguarding the privacy of all users. We apply careful internal procedures to avoid the intentional collection or handling of personal information from children under the applicable age requirement.
VIII. Future Adjustments to Our Privacy Policy
As Follow Riches develops new features, improves its systems, or adjusts to changes in technology, this Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect current practices. Updates may also be made to clarify our approach to data handling or respond to evolving privacy expectations.
Whenever this policy is revised, the latest version will be published on this page. If the changes affect how we use or manage your personal data, we will communicate them clearly so that you remain informed.
We recommend reviewing this page from time to time to stay up to date. Continued use of the site after any updates means you accept the revised terms. If at any point the changes no longer align with your preferences, you may choose to stop using the platform.
IX. Our Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we manage personal data, you can reach out to us at any time through our contact form at https://followriches.com/contact.
Our team is ready to assist with any inquiries related to privacy, data usage, or your rights as a user. We are committed to providing clear answers and timely support to ensure your information is handled with care and transparency.