Sydney Dog Parks

Explore, Play, Discover: Sydney's and NSW Local Dog Park Directory

Privacy Policy for Sydney Dog Parks

Last Updated: May 4, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Sydney Dog Parks (“we”, “us”, “our”). We are committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors and users (“you”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.sydneydogparks.com.au], including any related services (collectively, the “Site”).

Our Site is focused on providing information about dog parks, activities, cafes, and related topics specifically within Sydney, Australia. We operate in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the “Privacy Act”).

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

2.1 Personal Information

Personally identifiable information, such as your name and email address (which may be required to post a comment), that you voluntarily provide to us only when you choose to leave comments on our Site. You are under no obligation to provide us with personal information of any kind, however your refusal to do so may prevent you from using certain features of the Site (such as posting comments).

2.2 Non-Personal Information (Derivative Data)

Information our servers automatically collect when you access the Site, such as your IP address, your browser type, your operating system, your access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the Site. If you are using our interactive map features, we may also collect anonymous usage data related to map interactions or location searches to improve functionality.

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies on the Site to help customize the Site, serve advertisements, and improve your experience. Please refer to Section 5 (Cookies Policy) for more information.

3. How We Collect Information

  • Directly from You: When you provide personal information by submitting a comment.
  • Automatically: Through your use of the Site, using technologies like cookies, server logs, analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), and potentially through interactions with embedded third-party services like maps (e.g., Google Maps) and advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense).

4. How We Use Your Information

Having accurate information permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the Site to:

  • Operate and maintain the Site.
  • Display your comments and associate them with the name you provided.
  • Improve the content and functionality of the Site.
  • Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience with the Site.
  • Respond to your comments if necessary (though typically comment responses are public).
  • Deliver targeted advertising to you (see Section 6).
  • Compile anonymous statistical data and analysis for use internally or with third parties.
  • Prevent spam and maintain the security of the Site.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

5. Cookies Policy

A “cookie” is a string of information that assigns you a unique identifier that we store on your computer. Your browser then provides that unique identifier to use each time you submit a query to the Site. We use cookies on the Site to, among other things, keep track of services you have used, record registration information, record your user preferences, keep you logged into the Site (if applicable), facilitate purchase procedures (if applicable), and track the pages you visit. Cookies help us understand how the Site is being used and improve your user experience.

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of the Site (including comment functionality).
  • Performance Cookies: Collect anonymous data on how users use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember choices you make to improve your experience (e.g., remembering your details for future comments if you opt-in).
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by us and third-party advertising partners (like Google AdSense) to display relevant advertisements based on your Browse activities (see Section 6).

5.2 Control of Cookies

Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. However, you can remove or reject cookies in your browser’s settings. Please be aware that such action could affect the availability and functionality of the Site. For more information on how to control cookies, check your browser or device’s settings.

For more information on controlling cookies related to advertising, see Section 6.3 below.

6. Advertising (Google AdSense)

We use third-party advertising companies, primarily Google AdSense, to serve ads when you visit the Site. These companies may use information (not including your name, address, email address, or telephone number) about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.

6.1 Third-Party Cookies

  • Third party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to our website or other websites.
  • Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet.

6.2 Google’s Data Usage

Google uses data from sites like ours that use its services. You can find out more about how Google uses this data here: How Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps.

6.3 Opting Out of Personalized Advertising

Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices.

7. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:

  • Public Comments: When you post comments, the name you provide and the content of your comment will be visible to the public.
  • By Law or to Protect Rights: If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others, we may share your information as permitted or required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation. This may include sharing IP addresses or other data collected automatically with authorities if legally required.
  • Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information (including automatically collected data and potentially data related to comments for spam prevention) with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, including data analysis (e.g., Google Analytics), hosting services, mapping services (e.g., Google Maps), comment spam detection (e.g., Akismet if used), and advertising services (e.g., Google AdSense). These providers may be located overseas.
  • Third-Party Advertisers: We may use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit the Site. These companies may use information about your visits to the Site and other websites that are contained in web cookies in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.
  • Other Third Parties: We may share aggregated anonymous data with other third parties for conducting analysis and marketing purposes.

We take reasonable steps to ensure that any overseas recipients of your personal information do not breach the Australian Privacy Principles in relation to the information.

8. Data Storage and Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us (such as via comments), please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse. Any information disclosed online is vulnerable to interception and misuse by unauthorized parties. Information provided in comments is publicly visible.

9. Accessing and Correcting Your Information

Under the Privacy Act, you have the right to access the personal information we hold about you (primarily your name and email address associated with comments, if provided) and to request corrections. If you wish to access or correct your personal information, please contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. Please note that comment content itself, once public, may not be easily altered or removed after a certain period, subject to our site policies.

10. Third-Party Websites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites and applications of interest, including advertisements and external services, that are not affiliated with us. Once you have used these links to leave the Site, any information you provide to these third parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy, and we cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of your information. Before visiting and providing any information to any third-party websites, you should inform yourself of the privacy policies and practices (if any) of the third party responsible for that website.

11. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly solicit information from or market to children under the age of 13. Comments are generally intended for users aged 13 and over. If we learn that we have collected personal information via comments from a child under age 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on the Site and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to make a complaint about how we have handled your personal information, please contact us at:

Sydney Dog Parks
Email: [Your Contact Email Address]
[Optional: Add other contact details if relevant, e.g., a contact form link]

We will investigate your complaint and attempt to resolve any breach that might have occurred in relation to the collection, use or destruction of personal information held by us about you in accordance with the Commonwealth Privacy legislation.