Privacy Policy

Last updated: 28 May 2026

1. Who we are

Beach Finder Australia operates the website beachfinder.com.au ("the Site"). If you have questions about this policy, contact us at hellodiscoverati@gmail.com.

2. Information we collect

We collect limited information to operate the Site:

• Usage data — pages visited, time on site, browser type, and referring URL, collected automatically via analytics tools.
• Cookies — small files stored in your browser that help us remember your preferences and enable affiliate tracking (see Section 5).
• Issue reports — if you submit a beach issue report, we collect the information you provide (beach name, issue type, description, and optional name). This is stored locally in your browser and is not transmitted to our servers.

We do not collect your name, email address, or any personally identifiable information unless you contact us directly.

3. How we use your information

We use collected information to:

• Operate and improve the Site
• Understand how visitors use the Site (analytics)
• Enable affiliate commission tracking (see Section 5)
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies — required for the Site to function, including remembering your cookie consent preference.
• Analytics cookies — help us understand visitor behaviour in aggregate (no personally identifiable information).
• Affiliate tracking cookies — placed by third-party affiliate networks (including CJ Affiliate / Commission Junction) when you click on links to accommodation or experience providers. These cookies enable us to earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.

You can decline cookies using the banner shown on your first visit, or by adjusting your browser settings. Note that declining cookies may affect some Site functionality.

5. Affiliate links

Beach Finder Australia participates in affiliate marketing programs. Some links on this Site — including links to accommodation providers and experience bookings — are affiliate links. If you click one of these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission.

Affiliate links are facilitated by CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction), operated by Epsilon International UK Ltd. When you click an affiliate link, CJ Affiliate's tracking technology may collect browser and device information as described in CJ Affiliate's Privacy Policy.

We only recommend products and services we believe are relevant and useful. Affiliate relationships do not influence our beach listings or editorial content.

6. Third-party services

The Site uses the following third-party services that may collect data independently:

• Netlify — website hosting. May collect server logs including IP addresses. See Netlify's Privacy Policy.
• OpenStreetMap / Leaflet — map tiles used for beach location maps. See OpenStreetMap's Privacy Policy.
• CJ Affiliate — affiliate tracking network. See CJ Affiliate's Privacy Policy.
• GetYourGuide — activity and experience booking widget embedded on individual beach pages. GetYourGuide may collect analytics data including page views, clicks, and booking interactions via their partner script. This data is used to measure widget performance and improve recommendations. See GetYourGuide's Privacy Policy.

7. Data retention and storage

We do not operate a database of user information. Beach issue reports are stored in your browser's local storage and remain on your device only. Analytics data is retained in aggregate form only.

8. Your rights

Under Australian Privacy Law (Privacy Act 1988) and, where applicable, the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Withdraw consent to cookie use at any time (via browser settings)
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hellodiscoverati@gmail.com.

9. Children's privacy

The Site is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent update. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

For privacy-related enquiries: hellodiscoverati@gmail.com