Privacy Policy

Last Updated 05.03.2026

1. Introduction

The Darling Darling project is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy, safety and dignity of all participants, collaborators and website users.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information in connection with the Darling Darling project, including information collected through our website and project activities.

2. Who We Are

The Darling Darling project is operated under the business name Built-in-Kind, a sole trader.

Legal entity:
Built-in-Kind (sole trader)
ABN: 29 567 247 696

Contact for privacy matters:
Email: darlingdarlingteam@gmail.com
Attention: Privacy Officer / Project Lead

3. What This Policy Covers

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Sex worker participants and contributors

  • Artists, collaborators and contractors

  • Website visitors

  • Anyone who provides personal information to the project

4. What Is Personal Information?

“Personal information” means information or an opinion that identifies a person, or could reasonably identify a person, either directly or indirectly.

For this project, personal information may include:

  • Names (legal names or pseudonyms)

  • Contact details (email addresses or phone numbers)

  • Creative works and submissions

  • Photographs, audio recordings or video

  • Written narratives or contextual details

  • Website usage data (such as IP addresses and device information)

Some information collected by this project may be sensitive information, including information relating to a person’s sexual work, identity, safety or lived experience. We treat this information with a higher level of care.

5. How We Collect Personal Information

We may collect personal information in the following ways:

  • Directly from participants (for example, through submissions, consent forms or communications)

  • Through private submission portals or secure servers

  • Through email or other direct communications

  • Through our website, including via analytics tools

  • Through cookies or similar tracking technologies

6. Why We Collect Personal Information

We collect personal information only where reasonably necessary for the project, including for:

  • Project administration and coordination

  • Grant reporting and acquittal obligations

  • Exhibition, publication and archiving of creative works

  • Research, reporting or evaluation related to the project

  • Website performance, analytics and improvement

We do not collect personal information for purposes that are misleading, unnecessary or unrelated to the project.

7. Use and Disclosure of Personal Information

We may use personal information for the purposes outlined above.

Personal information may be disclosed:

  • Internally, to authorised members of the project team

  • To trusted service providers (such as website hosting or analytics providers)

  • Where required by law

  • Where a participant has given informed consent

We do not sell personal information.

8. Publication, Anonymity and Pseudonyms

The Darling Darling project is operated under the business name Built-in-Kind, a sole trader.

Legal entity:
Built-in-Kind (sole trader)
ABN: 29 567 247 696

Contact for privacy matters:
Email: darlingdarlingteam@gmail.com
Attention: Privacy Officer / Project Lead

9. Google Analytics and Website Data

Our website may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site.

Google Analytics may collect information such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

This information helps us improve the website and understand audience engagement.

Google may process data outside Australia. For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy: 
https://policies.google.com/privacy

10. Data Security

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

Security measures may include:

  • Secure servers and encrypted storage

  • Two-factor authentication

  • Restricted access to sensitive information

  • Separate storage of identifying data and de-identified data

Only authorised project personnel can access personal information.

11. De-Identification and Anonymisation

Where anonymity is promised:

  • Direct identifiers (such as names and contact details) are removed as early as possible

  • Pseudonyms or participant codes may be used

  • Contextual details that could identify a person are reviewed and, where necessary, altered or removed

  • Any re-identification keys are stored securely and separately

We are transparent about whether data is fully anonymised or de-identified only.

12. Data Retention and Disposal

We collect personal information only where reasonably necessary for the project, including for:

  • Project administration and coordination

  • Grant reporting and acquittal obligations

  • Exhibition, publication and archiving of creative works

  • Research, reporting or evaluation related to the project

  • Website performance, analytics and improvement

We do not collect personal information for purposes that are misleading, unnecessary or unrelated to the project.

13. Access and Correction

You have the right to:

  • Request access to personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of information that is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

14. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the project or legal requirements.

The current version will always be published on the project website.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns or complaints about privacy, or wish to access or correct your personal information, please contact:

Privacy Officer / Project Lead
Darling Darling Team
Email: darlingdarlingteam@gmail.com