Last updated: 4th April 2026
1. About this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Dog Friendly Central Coast collects, uses, stores, and shares personal information when you use our website at dogfriendlycentralcoast.com.au (“Website”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information in an open and transparent way.
2. Who We Are
Dog Friendly Central Coast is a directory website that helps users find dog-friendly places, including cafes, parks, beaches, pubs, restaurants, and accommodation.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, you can contact us at:
Email: info@dogfriendlycentralcoast.com.au
Website: dogfriendlycentralcoast.com.au
3. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a) Information you provide directly
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:
- your name
- your email address
- your phone number
- business or listing details you submit
- any message or content you send to us through forms, email, or other contact methods
b) Listing and directory information
If you submit a place, business, or directory listing, we may collect and publish information such as:
- business name
- address
- suburb or location
- website address
- phone number
- opening hours
- dog-friendly features
- photos or images
- any additional details you choose to submit
Please only provide information that you have the right to share.
c) Automatically collected information
When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:
- your IP address
- browser type
- device type
- operating system
- referring website
- pages viewed
- time and date of access
- general usage and interaction data
d) Cookies and similar technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to help the Website function properly, improve performance, remember preferences, and understand how visitors use the Website.
You can usually control cookies through your browser settings.
4. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- operate, maintain, and improve the Website
- provide directory services and display listings
- respond to enquiries, messages, or support requests
- review and manage listing submissions
- communicate with you about your submission or enquiry
- protect the security and integrity of the Website
- monitor and improve Website performance and usability
- comply with legal obligations
5. Public Listings and User Submissions
If you submit a listing, review, image, or other content for publication on the Website, that information may become publicly visible.
By submitting content to the Website, you confirm that:
- you have the right to provide that content
- the information is accurate to the best of your knowledge
- the content does not infringe the rights of any other person or business
We reserve the right to edit, refuse, remove, or update submitted content at our discretion.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your information with trusted third parties where necessary to operate the Website, including:
- website hosting providers
- website maintenance or technical support providers
- form, email, spam protection, or security providers
- mapping, media, or embedded content providers
- legal, regulatory, or law enforcement authorities where required by law
These third parties may process information on our behalf in accordance with their own privacy practices.
7. Third-Party Services and Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or may use third-party services, plugins, or embedded content. These may include mapping tools, media, booking links, social platforms, forms, or other website services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
8. Cookies, Analytics, and Site Functionality
We may use cookies and technical tools to:
- keep the Website running properly
- remember settings or preferences
- measure general traffic or usage patterns
- improve the content, layout, and performance of the Website
Where third-party analytics or similar tools are used, those providers may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
9. Storage and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we take reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Data Retention
We keep personal information only for as long as it is reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.
We may retain submitted listing information, emails, or administrative records for business, legal, moderation, or security purposes.
11. Access, Correction, and Removal
You may request access to personal information we hold about you, or ask us to correct or remove it where appropriate.
If you would like to:
- access your personal information
- correct inaccurate information
- request removal of personal information or a listing
- raise a privacy concern
please contact us at:
Email: [Insert your contact email]
We will respond within a reasonable time.
12. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.
13. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers or technical systems may store or process information outside Australia.
By using the Website, you acknowledge that your information may be processed in other countries where those service providers operate.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the Website, our practices, or legal requirements.
Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or about how your information is handled, please contact:
Dog Friendly Central Coast
Email: info@dogfriendlycentralcoast.com.au
Website: dogfriendlycentralcoast.com.au