Privacy Policy

1. About this policy

TastingTrek (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website at tastingtrek.com.au. We comply with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

2. Information we collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• •Search queries — the text you enter in the search bar, to provide restaurant recommendations.
• •Shortlist data — restaurants you save are stored locally in your browser (localStorage). We do not transmit this to our servers unless you create an account.
• •Usage data — page views, clicks, and session information collected via analytics tools to improve the service.
• •Contact information — if you email us or register as a restaurant partner, we collect your name and email address.

3. How we use your information

• •To provide personalised restaurant recommendations
• •To improve our search algorithm and product
• •To respond to your enquiries
• •To send service-related communications (if you have an account)
• •To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website and collect analytics. These include:

• •Essential cookies — required for the site to function (e.g. shortlist storage).
• •Analytics cookies — used to understand how visitors use the site (e.g. page views, session duration).

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work correctly.

5. Third-party services

TastingTrek may link to third-party restaurant booking platforms (such as OpenTable and Resy). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these services. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Restaurant photos may be sourced from Google Places, Unsplash, or restaurant-provided images.

6. Data security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. You use the service at your own risk.

7. Your rights

Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:

• •Request access to personal information we hold about you
• •Request correction of inaccurate information
• •Request deletion of your personal information
• •Complain about a breach of the APPs to the OAIC

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@tastingtrek.com.au.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of TastingTrek after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact us

For privacy-related enquiries, contact: privacy@tastingtrek.com.au