1. Introduction
At MacMasters Beach Real Estate, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices concerning the safeguarding of your private information, including how we handle your contact details, browsing habits, search history, links to third-party sites, and the use of cookies across our portfolio of holiday rental management sites, in accordance with the Australian “Privacy Act 1988”.
By MacMasters Beach Real Estate ("we", "us", or "our"), including any associated subdomains and online services (collectively, "our sites"). By using our sites, you agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information as described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
When you use our sites, we collect the following types of information:
Information You Provide: This includes information you submit via our enquiry forms and newsletter sign-ups, such as your name, email address, and any other contact details or preferences you provide.
Analytics Information: We use Google Analytics to collect data about how you interact with our sites, including pages viewed, links clicked, and other actions taken in connection with our sites. This information is gathered to improve the usability and features of our sites.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our sites and hold certain information to enhance and personalise your experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Provide, operate, and maintain our sites
Improve, personalise, and expand our sites
Understand and analyse how you use our sites
Develop new products, services, features, and functionality
Communicate with you, either directly or through one of our partners, including for customer service, to provide you with updates and other information relating to the website, and for marketing and promotional purposes
Send you emails
Find and prevent fraud
4. Sharing and Disclosure of Your Information
Your personal information may be shared in the following circumstances:
SecureBookIt: When you click on "Book Now" buttons on our site, you will be redirected to the external booking platform “SecureBookIt”. This platform operates under their own privacy policies, which we strongly recommend you review. We do not control, nor are we responsible for, the privacy practices of these third-party sites.
Third Party Sites: Our sites may contain links to other websites not operated by us. If you click on a third party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.
With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when you have explicitly consented to such sharing.
Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information when required or authorised by law, including to comply with our legal obligations, respond to legal requests, protect rights, or enforce our policies.
5. Security of Your Information
We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by publishing the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
Email: barbara@macmastersbeach-realestate.com.au
Phone: 02 43 822 722
8. What is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small file placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies are used to store data that helps websites remember your visits and track how you interact with the site. This information can include your preferences, device settings, login status, and activity history. Cookies serve various functions:
Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function correctly. They enable basic functionalities like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
Performance Cookies: These cookies help website owners understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Functional Cookies: These cookies enable a website to remember information that changes the way the site behaves or looks, such as your preferred language or the region you are in.
Targeting Cookies: These cookies are placed by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.
Cookies enhance our site navigation, make interactions smoother, and generally improve the user experience. Additionally, they can be used for analytics purposes to optimise site functionality tailored to user needs.