Last Updated: 1 June 2025
Welcome to Alfred Tesla. Your privacy is important to us, and this policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information. By accessing or using our website (https://alfredtesla.com), you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Who We Are
Website Name: Alfred Tesla
Business Entity: Alfred Tesla Group Limited
Registered Address: 8 Nash Street, Croydon Park, Adelaide, South Australia 5008
Email Contact: alfredteslagrouplimited@gmail.com
Website URL: https://alfredtesla.com
We are a global digital publication offering content across travel, lifestyle, medical tourism, wellness, and global culture. Our platform is built on trust, inclusivity, and ethical data handling.
2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
We collect several types of personal data based on your interaction with the site. This includes both information you voluntarily submit and technical data gathered automatically.
A. Information You Provide
- Name, email address, message content: For contact forms, subscriptions, and content submissions.
- Profile information: If you register as a contributor or comment on posts.
- Health-related details (optional): In medical tourism inquiries, collected with explicit consent.
B. Automatically Collected Data
- IP address, browser type, operating system, device type
- Pages viewed, referring URL, time spent on pages
- Cookie data and analytics behavior
Why We Collect It
- To provide user support and respond to inquiries
- To deliver personalized content and services
- To monitor and enhance website performance
- To comply with legal or financial obligations (e.g., tax records)
3. Comments
When visitors leave comments on our articles:
- We collect the data in the comment form, the IP address, and browser user agent string for spam detection.
- If you’re using Gravatar, an anonymized string may be sent to their service to check for a linked profile.
4. Media Uploads
If you upload images to the website, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download and extract this data from images.
5. Contact Forms
When you submit a message via our contact form, we collect:
- Your name and email address
- The content of your message
- Submission date and time
Retention: We store form entries securely for up to 12 months. These are never used for marketing unless you explicitly opt in.
6. Cookies
Cookies help us improve your experience by remembering your preferences and tracking how you use our site.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Ensure site functions properly |
| Preference Cookies | Store settings like language and display |
| Analytics Cookies | Track behavior using tools like Google Analytics |
| Third-party Cookies | Embedded content from YouTube, Instagram, etc. may set their own cookies |
Managing Cookies: You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings.
7. Analytics
We use Google Analytics and Jetpack by Automattic to track visitor behavior, page performance, and user preferences. All data is anonymized and aggregated.
- Opt-out: Use the Google Analytics opt-out tool
- Retention: Analytics data is kept for 14 months
For full details, read Google’s Privacy Policy.
8. Who We Share Your Data With
We only share information with third parties where necessary and with proper data protection agreements in place.
| Provider | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics and reCAPTCHA | Google Privacy | |
| Automattic (Jetpack/WordPress) | Website performance | Automattic Privacy |
| Mailchimp | Newsletter management | Mailchimp Privacy |
| Cloudflare | DNS and CDN optimization | Cloudflare Privacy |
We do not sell, rent, or trade your data for commercial marketing.
9. How Long We Retain Your Data
| Data Type | Retention Duration |
|---|---|
| Comments | Indefinitely unless deleted by user or admin |
| Contact Form Data | 12 months |
| Newsletter Subscriptions | Until unsubscribed |
| Analytics Data | 14 months |
| Transaction Records | 7 years (for accounting compliance) |
10. Your Rights Over Your Data
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to data processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request data portability
To exercise your rights, contact us at alfredteslagrouplimited@gmail.com
11. Where Your Data Is Sent
Our servers and some third-party service providers may store your data outside of Australia, including in the USA or EU. These transfers follow:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- GDPR-compliant hosting and storage protocols
- Providers like Google, Automattic, and Cloudflare who adhere to global privacy frameworks
12. How We Protect Your Data
We implement strict administrative, technical, and physical safeguards:
- HTTPS/SSL encryption
- Two-factor authentication (2FA) for admin access
- Access control and permissions
- Real-time malware scanning and firewall protection
- Staff trained in data protection principles
13. Data Breach Procedures
In the event of a breach, Alfred Tesla will:
- Notify affected users within 72 hours, where required
- Investigate and contain the breach immediately
- Report to relevant data protection authorities if necessary
- Review and revise internal policies to prevent recurrence
14. Third-party Data Sources
We may occasionally receive non-identifiable information from:
- Affiliate platforms (e.g., referral performance)
- Ad partners (e.g., content performance, impressions)
- Collaborators or contributors (e.g., syndicated content analytics)
We do not process third-party data unless it complies with relevant consent and privacy laws.
15. Automated Decision-making and Profiling
We do not use automated profiling or decision-making that affects your legal rights or personal access. Any personalized content shown to you is based on basic browsing behavior and is non-invasive.
16. Industry Compliance
Alfred Tesla complies with:
- Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) (USA)
- Spam Act 2003 (Australia)
17. Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries or data requests, contact:
Privacy Officer – Alfred Tesla Group Limited
📍 8 Nash Street, Croydon Park, Adelaide, SA 5008, Australia
📧 alfredteslagrouplimited@gmail.com
🌐 https://alfredtesla.com
18. Changes to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the site constitutes your acceptance of any changes.