Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Welcome to Yacht Paint Calculator ("we," "us," "our," or "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at yachtpaintcalculator.com, including all associated content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Site.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit information through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or account registrations, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
- IP Address: We automatically collect your Internet Protocol (IP) address to understand your location, device type, and internet service provider.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect usage data.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the Site, including pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, and referral sources.
- Device Information: We may collect information about your device, including device type, operating system, and browser type.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Analytics: To analyze Site traffic, user behavior, and preferences to understand how visitors use the Site.
- Affiliate Tracking: To track clicks, referrals, and commissions related to our affiliate partnerships with online casinos and gambling operators.
- Site Improvement: To enhance Site functionality, user experience, and content quality based on usage patterns and feedback.
- Marketing and Communications: To send newsletters, promotional materials, and updates (only to users who have opted in).
- Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations in Australia.
- Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity or unauthorized access.
Cookie Policy
We use various types of cookies on our Site:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly and cannot be disabled.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Site, helping us improve performance.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies enable personalized features and remember user preferences.
- Marketing/Tracking Cookies: These cookies track user activity for affiliate marketing purposes and third-party analytics.
Opt-Out Options: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality. Additionally, you can opt out of certain tracking technologies by adjusting your privacy settings or using opt-out tools provided by third-party services.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to online casinos, gambling operators, and other affiliate partners. This Privacy Policy applies only to yachtpaintcalculator.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of third-party websites linked from our Site.
When you click on affiliate links and visit external websites, those sites have their own privacy policies governing how they collect, use, and protect your personal information. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site before providing your personal information.
We do not control and are not liable for third-party data practices or security measures.
Your Rights
Under Australian privacy law, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: You have the right to request access to personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Right to Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of marketing communications and certain tracking activities.
- Right to Complain: If you believe we have breached your privacy rights, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by Australian law. Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which we use it:
- Contact Information: Retained until you request deletion or unsubscribe.
- Analytics Data: Typically retained for up to 24 months.
- Affiliate Data: Retained for the duration of our affiliate relationship plus any applicable dispute resolution periods.
- Usage Data: Retained for up to 12 months unless required longer for compliance purposes.
When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with Australian privacy standards.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or need to report a privacy concern, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days or as required by applicable Australian privacy laws.
If you are not satisfied with our response to your privacy complaint, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au or by calling 1300 363 992.