Privacy Policy

Privacy & Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: 12 Aug 2025
Who we are: visitmargaretriver.au (“we”, “us”, “our”), an independent guide to Margaret River, WA.
Contact: info@visitmargaretriver.au


1) Privacy Policy

What we collect

  • Information you provide – e.g., your name and email when you contact us or subscribe.
  • Technical data – basic analytics/cookies (e.g., pages viewed, device/browser, IP anonymised where possible).
  • Affiliate tracking – when you click a booking link (e.g., Viator or Expedia), their cookies/IDs may track your visit so they can attribute commissions.

How we use it

  • Reply to enquiries and provide the services you requested.
  • Send newsletters if you’ve opted in (you can unsubscribe anytime).
  • Improve site performance and detect/prevent abuse or errors.
  • Comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

Legal basis (plain-English)

  • Consent – for email marketing and when you submit forms.
  • Legitimate interests – basic site analytics, security, and affiliate attribution that helps keep the site running.

Sharing your information

We don’t sell your personal information. We share limited data with:

  • Service providers (e.g., website hosting, email/newsletter tool, form provider) under confidentiality.
  • Affiliate platforms (e.g., Viator/Tripadvisor, Expedia) when you click their links or widgets; their own privacy & cookie policies apply on their sites.

Cookies & analytics

  • Cookies help the site function and allow basic, privacy-minded analytics and affiliate attribution.
  • You can clear/disable cookies via your browser settings. Some features may not work without them.

Email choices

  • Every email has an Unsubscribe link. You can also email us at any time to stop all communications.

Data retention

  • Contact form messages: typically up to 24 months.
  • Email subscriber data: until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
  • Analytics: stored in aggregate; individual logs are minimised.

Your rights

You can access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information. Email us at
info@visitmargaretriver.au and we’ll help promptly.

Children

This site is not intended for children under 16.

Changes

We may update this policy. Material changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.


2) Affiliate Disclosure

Some pages include links to partners such as Viator (a Tripadvisor company) and Expedia Group.
If you click one of these links and make a booking, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps keep the site free and independent.

  • We choose what to feature based on usefulness and quality; compensation does not affect the price you pay.
  • Once you leave our site and book with a third party, your purchase is subject to their terms and privacy policy.
  • If we ever publish sponsored content, we’ll label it clearly.

Questions?

Email us: info@visitmargaretriver.au