Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2025

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Overview

Sippy Downs Hairdresser Directory ("we," "our," or "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 https://sippydownshairdresser.pages.dev/.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We do not require users to create accounts or provide personal information to use our directory. If you contact us via email, we collect only the information you voluntarily provide (name, email address, message content) for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be automatically collected by our hosting provider (Cloudflare Pages) and third-party services:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and timestamps
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (primarily from third-party advertising services)
• Analytics Data: Information about how you interact with our website

Business Data

We collect publicly available information about hairdressing businesses from Google Maps, including:

• Business name
• Address
• Phone number
• Website URL
• Review counts and ratings
• Business category

This information is publicly available and is not considered personal data under most privacy regulations.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

Website Operation

• Display business rankings and information
• Enable search functionality
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Troubleshoot technical issues

Communication

• Respond to inquiries and support requests
• Send updates about data corrections (if requested)

Analytics & Improvement

• Understand how visitors use our website
• Identify popular content and features
• Improve our ranking methodology and presentation

Third-Party Services

Advertising

We use third-party advertising services to display ads on our website. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity to provide relevant advertisements.

Our advertising partners include:

• HighPerformanceFormat.com
• EffectiveGateCPM.com

These services have their own privacy policies governing their data collection and use. We do not control these third-party services and are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Hosting

Our website is hosted on Cloudflare Pages. Cloudflare may collect certain technical information for security and performance purposes. Please review Cloudflare's Privacy Policy for more information.

Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts to enhance typography. When you visit our site, Google may collect technical information. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by websites you visit. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.

How We Use Cookies

Our website uses cookies primarily through third-party advertising services. We do not set first-party cookies for tracking purposes.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies
• Clear cookies when you close your browser

Note that blocking cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to view certain content.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Security measures include:

• HTTPS encryption for all website traffic
• Secure hosting infrastructure (Cloudflare Pages)
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited data collection to minimize risk

Data Retention

We retain business data sourced from Google Maps for as long as necessary to operate our directory. This data is updated periodically to ensure accuracy.

If you contact us via email, we retain your message and contact information for a reasonable period to respond to your inquiry and maintain records of our communications.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access

You may request information about what personal data we hold about you.

Correction

You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.

Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations).

Objection

You may object to certain processing of your personal information.

Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal information in a portable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

International Users

Our website is operated from Australia and is intended primarily for users in Australia. If you access our website from outside Australia, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Australia or other countries where our service providers operate.

By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws.

GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information based on:

• Legitimate Interests: Operating our directory and improving our services
• Consent: When you contact us or accept cookies
• Legal Obligations: Complying with applicable laws

Data Protection Officer

For GDPR-related inquiries, please contact us using the information on our Contact page.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

Note: We do not sell personal information to third parties.

Australian Privacy Principles

We comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). This includes principles related to:

• Open and transparent management of personal information
• Collection of solicited and unsolicited personal information
• Dealing with personal information
• Data quality and security
• Access to and correction of personal information

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites (e.g., Google Maps, business websites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We will respond to privacy-related inquiries within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.

Consent

By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our collection and use of information as described herein. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.

Last Updated: 2025
Effective Date: 2025
Version: 1.0