Privacy Policy Last updated: 6 May 2026
Queensland Beach Guide (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website qldbeach.com (the “Service”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or submit content. Please read this policy carefully. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information We may collect personal information that you provide to us, such as:
- Name and email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or submit a review)
- Review content (text, photos, or ratings) you voluntarily submit about beaches, restaurants, cafés, or accommodation
User-Generated Reviews When you submit a review on our site, we collect:
- Your name (or username)
- Email address (for verification/moderation)
- The review text, rating, and any photos you upload
- Date and time of submission
We moderate all reviews before they are published. By submitting a review, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publish, edit (for clarity/spelling), and display your review on qldbeach.com and related domains.
Automatically Collected Information When you visit our site, we automatically collect:
- IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, etc.
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for purposes including:
- Operating and maintaining the website
- Publishing and managing user reviews of beaches, restaurants, cafés, and accommodation
- Improving our content and user experience
- Responding to inquiries and moderating reviews
- Sending newsletters (you can unsubscribe anytime)
- Analytics and advertising (see section on Advertising)
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
(Keep the same as before)
4. Advertising
We may display advertisements on our website. Third-party ad networks (such as Google AdSense) may collect information about your visits…
(Keep the rest of the Advertising section the same)
5. Third-Party Services
(Keep as before)
6. Data Security
(Keep as before)
7. Your Rights (Australian Residents)
You have the right to:
- Access or request correction of your personal information (including reviews you submitted)
- Request deletion of your review or personal data (subject to legal requirements)
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us at admin@qldbeach.com
8. Children’s Privacy
(Keep as before)
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
(Keep as before)
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Email: admin@qldbeach.com