Privacy Policy

Last updated: 16 August 2026

Howie Creates (“Howie Creates”, “we”, “us” or “our”) operates the Howie Creates website at https://howiecreates.com.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information when you visit or use our website.

We aim to keep this policy clear and easy to understand.

1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use our website, we may collect:

Your name
Email address
Information you provide when contacting us
Information you provide when subscribing to an email list or newsletter
Information you provide when downloading resources or using tools
Website usage and technical information
IP address
Browser and device information
Pages visited and interactions with our website
Information collected through cookies and similar technologies

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for a specific service and you provide it to us.

2. How We Collect Information

We may collect information:

Directly from you when you submit a form or contact us
When you subscribe to an email list
When you download or use a resource or tool
Automatically when you browse our website
Through cookies, analytics and similar technologies
From third-party services that help us operate and understand our website

You can browse much of Howie Creates without directly providing personal information.

3. How We Use Personal Information

We may use personal information to:

Operate and maintain our website
Respond to enquiries
Provide resources, downloads or services you request
Send newsletters or other communications where you have subscribed
Improve our website and content
Understand how visitors use our website
Monitor website performance and security
Prevent fraud, abuse and security threats
Develop and improve our products, tools and services
Comply with legal obligations

We will not use your personal information for purposes that are unrelated to the reason it was collected without an appropriate legal basis or, where required, your consent.

4. Analytics and Website Measurement

We may use analytics services to understand how visitors use Howie Creates.

These services may collect information such as:

Pages visited
Approximate location
Device and browser information
Referral information
Interactions with the website

We use this information to understand which content is useful, improve the website and measure website performance.

Where required, we will provide appropriate notice and obtain consent for analytics or other tracking technologies.

5. Cookies

Howie Creates may use cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that can help a website remember information and understand how it is being used.

We may use cookies for purposes including:

Website functionality
Security
Analytics
Measuring website performance
Remembering preferences
Marketing or advertising, where applicable

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.

Where required by applicable law, we will provide appropriate cookie choices or consent mechanisms.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party companies and services to operate, analyse and improve Howie Creates.

These may include services such as:

Website hosting providers
Analytics providers
Email and newsletter providers
Payment providers
Security services
Cloud storage providers
Advertising and affiliate services
Embedded content providers
AI and software service providers

These providers may process information on our behalf or collect information directly through their own services.

Third-party services have their own privacy policies and terms. We encourage you to review those policies when using their services.

This section will be updated as we add or remove third-party services.

7. Google Services

We may use Google services such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Google Site Kit, Google advertising services or other Google products.

Google may collect and process information according to its own privacy policies and terms.

Where applicable, we may use Google’s consent and privacy controls to manage analytics and advertising technologies.

8. Advertising and Affiliate Links

Howie Creates may use advertising or affiliate links in the future.

If we use affiliate links, we may receive a commission if you purchase a product or service through one of those links. This does not normally increase the price you pay.

Advertising and affiliate services may use cookies or similar technologies to measure referrals, conversions or advertising performance.

We will update this Privacy Policy when these services are introduced.

9. AI Tools and Services

Howie Creates may provide information about, link to, or integrate with artificial intelligence tools and services.

If you voluntarily submit information to an AI-powered tool provided by Howie Creates, that information may be processed by us and/or the third-party AI service required to provide the requested functionality.

You should not submit confidential, sensitive or highly personal information to an AI tool unless you understand how that information will be processed.

Specific AI-powered products or services may have additional privacy terms.

10. How We Protect Information

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information against misuse, interference, loss and unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.

Security measures may include:

Secure HTTPS connections
Access controls
Strong authentication
Multi-factor authentication where appropriate
Security monitoring
Regular software updates
Backups
Security plugins and hosting protections

No internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

11. How Long We Keep Information

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, to provide our services, maintain appropriate business records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements or meet legal obligations.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and why it was collected.

When information is no longer required, we may securely delete or de-identify it.

12. Overseas Disclosure

Because Howie Creates may use service providers located outside Australia, personal information may be stored or processed overseas.

Depending on the services we use, these countries may include the United States and other countries where our technology and service providers operate.

We will take reasonable steps to manage overseas disclosures in accordance with applicable privacy requirements.

13. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live and the laws that apply to you, you may have rights relating to your personal information.

These may include the right to:

Request access to personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of information in certain circumstances
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Opt out of certain marketing communications
Make a privacy complaint

To make a privacy request, contact us using the details below.

14. Email Communications

If you subscribe to an email list, we may send you information about Howie Creates, new content, tools, products, resources or other updates.

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us.

We will not knowingly send marketing emails to people who have asked us to stop.

15. Children’s Privacy

Howie Creates is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed at children.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children where prohibited by applicable law.

If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can review and, where appropriate, delete the information.

16. Links to Other Websites

Howie Creates may contain links to third-party websites, products and services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when our website, services, technology or privacy practices change.

The latest version will always be published on this page.

We may also update the “Last updated” date when significant changes are made.

18. Contact Us

If you have a question about this Privacy Policy, want to request access to or correction of personal information, or wish to make a privacy complaint, please contact:

Howie Creates

Website: https://howiecreates.com

We will review privacy complaints and respond within a reasonable period.

If you are in Australia and are not satisfied with our response, you may also be able to contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

19. Privacy Policy Review

We will review this Privacy Policy periodically to ensure that it remains accurate and reflects how Howie Creates actually collects and uses information.