Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

RoyalNationalPark.com.au ("we", "us", "our") is operated by Farming Domains (ABN 66 786 225 704) on behalf of Ian Piggott. It is an unofficial visitor guide to Royal National Park and part of the Farming Domains portfolio of independent websites (farmingdomains.com). This site is not an official NSW National Parks website.

This policy explains how we handle personal information in line with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), where they apply to us. Where we use shared advertising, analytics or affiliate accounts across the portfolio, the same practices may apply on other Farming Domains properties.

Who we are

Farming Domains (ABN 66 786 225 704) operates this website on behalf of Ian Piggottas part of the Farming Domains portfolio.

By using this site you acknowledge this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the website. For questions or requests, use our Contact page.

2. Information we collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Contact details — name and email address when you submit the contact form
• Technical data — IP address, browser type, device type, referring URL and pages viewed
• Usage data — how you interact with the site, including clicks on links and approximate location derived from IP
• Cookie and advertising data — identifiers set by us or third parties for ads, analytics and affiliate tracking

We do not intentionally collect sensitive information unless you choose to include it in a message to us.

3. How we use your information

We use collected information to:

• Operate, maintain and improve the website
• Respond to contact form enquiries
• Display advertising and measure ad performance
• Track affiliate referrals and sponsored link performance
• Understand aggregate visitor behaviour through analytics
• Protect against spam, abuse and technical issues

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their own marketing.

4. Google AdSense & display advertising

This site uses Google AdSense to show advertisements. Google and its advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons and similar technologies to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other sites on the internet.

• Google Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
• How Google uses data from sites that use its services: policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
• Opt out of personalised Google ads: adssettings.google.com
• Industry opt-out (US-based networks): aboutads.info

We may add other display advertising or ad-management services in future. Where those services use cookies or similar tracking, this policy will apply and the page will be updated.

5. Cookies & similar technologies

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We and our partners may use:

• Essential cookies — needed for basic site operation (e.g. theme preference stored in local storage)
• Advertising cookies — used by Google AdSense and other ad partners to deliver and measure ads
• Affiliate cookies — set when you click outbound links to partners such as accommodation or tour booking sites, so referrals can be attributed
• Analytics cookies — may be used now or in future to understand traffic and improve content

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking advertising or affiliate cookies may affect how ads are shown or how referrals are tracked, but will not prevent you from using the site.

6. Affiliate & third-party links

When you click links to external booking, tour or partner sites, those third parties may collect information about you under their own privacy policies. Some links are affiliate or sponsored links — see ourDisclaimer for how we may earn commission.

Third-party services we currently use or may use include:

• Google AdSense — advertising
• Formspree — contact form delivery
• Web hosting — site delivery and server logs
• Booking & tour platforms — e.g. Booking.com, GetYourGuide and similar partners
• Analytics providers — e.g. Google Analytics or comparable tools, if enabled

7. Sharing information

We share information only as needed to run the site, including with:

• Hosting and infrastructure providers
• Google (AdSense and related advertising services)
• Formspree (contact form processing)
• Affiliate and advertising partners when you interact with their links or ads
• Analytics providers, if used
• Authorities when required by law

Service providers are expected to handle data only for the purposes we specify and in line with applicable law.

8. Overseas disclosure

Some partners — including Google, Formspree and international booking platforms — may process or store data outside Australia (commonly in the United States or the European Union). By using this site you consent to this overseas handling where reasonably necessary for site operation and monetisation.

9. Your rights

Under Australian privacy law you may request:

• Access to personal information we hold about you
• Correction of inaccurate or out-of-date information
• Deletion of information where we are not required to retain it

Contact us via the Contact page. We will respond within a reasonable time.

10. Children

This site is intended for general visitors planning trips to Royal National Park. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 15. If you believe a child has provided personal information through our contact form, please contact us so we can delete it.

11. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information, but no website or internet transmission is completely secure. Please do not send sensitive personal or payment information through our contact form.

12. Changes

We may update this policy as the site adds advertising, affiliate programs or analytics tools. The "Last updated" date at the top will change when we do. Continued use after an update means you accept the revised policy.