Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1 November 2024
SuburbsGuide (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website suburbsguide.com (the “Site”).
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Data
We may collect personally identifiable information (“Personal Data”), such as:
- Your name, email address, and other contact details (only when voluntarily submitted via forms).
b. Non-Personal Data
We collect certain non-personally identifiable information automatically, such as:
- IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system.
- Website usage data, including pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referring website URLs.
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze Site usage. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To improve the Site’s functionality and user experience.
- To analyse website traffic and usage trends.
- To personalise content and ads served on the Site.
- To communicate with you, if you provide your contact details.
3. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites.
- Google’s Use of the DoubleClick Cookie: Google uses the DoubleClick cookie to enable itself and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings.
Third-party vendors and ad networks may also use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with advertisements. You can manage your preferences or opt out via the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
4. Third-Party Services and Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may disclose your information:
- To comply with legal obligations.
- To protect and defend our rights or property.
- With service providers that help us operate the Site (e.g., analytics or hosting services).
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Privacy Choices
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access and Correction: You can request access to or correction of your personal data.
- Cookies: You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.
- Advertising Opt-Out: You can opt out of personalised ads via Google Ads Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.
9. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: info@suburbsguide.com
- Address: PO Box 119, Beaconsfield, VIC, 3807
By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting us with your information.
