Last updated: 17/03/2026
CC Kids Guide (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in an open and transparent manner, in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you access or use our Website.
1. Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
- Website refers to https://cckidsguide.com.au and all related pages, features, content, and services operated by CC Kids Guide.
- User, You, or Your means any individual who accesses, browses, or uses the Website, whether or not they have created an Account.
- Account means a registered user profile created on the Website that enables access to certain features, including submitting content, managing listings, advertisements, or interacting with Website functionality.
- Personal Information has the meaning given under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and includes any information or opinion that identifies, or could reasonably identify, an individual.
- Business Account refers to an Account associated with a business, organisation, or service provider that submits listings, advertisements, promotional content, or other business-related material to the Website.
- Content means any text, images, listings, advertisements, posts, comments, messages, or other material submitted, uploaded, or displayed on the Website by a User.
- Service Providers means third-party providers engaged to assist in operating, maintaining, or improving the Website, including hosting providers, analytics services, security tools, payment processors, and email service providers.
- Cookies means small data files stored on a User’s device that help improve Website functionality, performance, analytics, and overall user experience.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of Personal Information:
- Name, email address, and contact details
- Account login and profile information
- Business details submitted through a Business Account
- Content submitted to the Website
- Communications with us
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and device information
We only collect Personal Information that is reasonably necessary for operating the Website.
3. How We Collect Information
We collect information when you:
- Visit or browse the Website
- Create or manage an Account
- Submit Content or listings
- Contact us via forms or email
- Interact with Website features
Some information may also be collected automatically through Cookies and analytics tools.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use Personal Information to:
- Operate and maintain the Website
- Provide and manage Accounts and Business Accounts
- Display listings, guides, and other Content
- Communicate with Users
- Improve Website functionality and performance
- Enforce our Terms of Use
- Comply with legal obligations
5. Disclosure of Information
We may disclose Personal Information to:
- Service Providers assisting in Website operations
- Regulatory or legal authorities where required by law
- Third parties where you have given consent
We do not sell Personal Information.
6. Cookies and Analytics
We use Cookies to:
- Improve Website performance
- Understand how Users interact with the Website
- Provide a better user experience
You can disable Cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect Website functionality.
6.1 Visitor Tracking and Site Analytics
We track the number of active visitors on our Website to monitor site performance, security, and user engagement. This helps us understand how the Website is being used and identify any technical issues or security concerns.
Information Collected for Visitor Tracking
When you visit the Website, we collect and temporarily store:
- Your IP address (device identifier)
- Your browser information (user agent)
- The pages you visit on the Website
- The date and time of your visit
How We Use Visitor Tracking Data
We use this information solely for:
- Monitoring Website performance and uptime
- Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity or security threats
- Understanding general traffic patterns and user engagement
- Improving Website functionality and user experience
Data Retention for Visitor Tracking
Visitor tracking data is automatically deleted after 24 hours. We do not retain this data long-term, and it is never shared with third parties or used for any purpose other than Website maintenance and security.
Your Privacy Choices
We respect your right to privacy. You can opt out of visitor tracking by:
- Clicking “Opt Out” on the tracking consent banner that appears when you first visit the Website
- Your preference will be remembered for 12 months through a cookie stored on your device
- You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and visiting the Website again
Tracking Preference Cookie
We use a single cookie called cckg_tracking_preference to store your tracking choice. This cookie:
- Contains only your tracking preference (opt-in or opt-out)
- Does not contain any personal information
- Expires after 12 months
- Can be deleted at any time through your browser settings
Legal Basis for Visitor Tracking
Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles, we collect and process visitor tracking data based on our legitimate business interest in:
- Maintaining Website security and preventing fraud
- Monitoring and improving Website performance and functionality
- Understanding general user engagement patterns
We have assessed that our legitimate interest in these matters outweighs the privacy impact to Users, particularly given our commitment to data minimisation and rapid deletion of all tracking data.
7. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect Personal Information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, or disclosure. However, no online system is completely secure.
8. Access and Correction
You may request access to or correction of your Personal Information by contacting us. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
9. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will take effect when published on the Website.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the Website.