Last updated: 13 June 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how GoPetr (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and discloses your personal information when you visit https://gopetr.com/ (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide to us
- Account information: When you create an account, log in, or sign in using Google, we collect your name, email address or username, and (where applicable) profile information shared by your Google account.
- Comments and contributions: If you comment on articles or interact on the Site, we collect the content you submit, along with your name/username and email address.
- Contact and correspondence: If you contact us, we collect the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email, and the contents of your message.
Information collected automatically
- Usage and device data: Your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring pages, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits.
- Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies to keep you logged in, remember preferences, understand how the Site is used, and improve your experience. See Section 5 below.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Create and manage your account and enable login (including Google sign-in);
- Publish and moderate comments and user contributions;
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content;
- Respond to your enquiries and provide support;
- Analyse usage and measure the performance of our content;
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or misuse;
- Comply with our legal obligations.
3. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:
- Service providers who help us operate the Site (for example, hosting, content delivery, analytics, and security providers), who are only permitted to use it to provide services to us;
- Third-party login providers such as Google, where you choose to sign in using their service;
- Authorities or third parties where required by law, to enforce our terms, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of GoPetr, our users, or others.
4. Overseas Disclosure
Some of our service providers (such as hosting, content delivery, and analytics platforms) may store or process data on servers located outside Australia. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure your information is handled consistently with the Australian Privacy Principles.
5. Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use them to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, and analyse Site traffic. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features of the Site (such as logging in) may not work properly if you do.
6. Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services (such as Google sign-in and analytics tools). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes set out in this policy, or as required by law. If you close your account, we will delete or de-identify your personal information where we are not legally required to retain it.
9. Accessing and Correcting Your Information
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you, ask us to correct it, or request that we delete your account. To make a request, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
GoPetr
Email: [email protected]