Privacy Policy

BestWatch Australia ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website bestwatch.com.au. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact us through our contact form (name, email address, message content)
• Subscribe to our newsletter (email address)
• Leave comments on our articles (name, email address, comment content)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

• IP address and general location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To send you newsletters and updates (only if you've subscribed)
• To improve our website content and user experience
• To analyse website traffic and usage patterns
• To detect and prevent fraud or technical issues
• To comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Provide relevant content and recommendations
• Measure the effectiveness of our content

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

Third-Party Services

Amazon Associates Program

BestWatch Australia is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.au. When you click on Amazon links on our site, Amazon may place cookies on your device to track referrals. Please refer to Amazon's Privacy Policy for information on how they handle your data.

Analytics Services

We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand website usage. These services may collect information about your visits to our website, including pages viewed, time spent, and your path through the site. This information is used in aggregate form and does not personally identify you.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website (e.g., hosting providers, email service providers)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government request
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information (where applicable)
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Links to Other Websites

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including Amazon.com.au. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

• Email: hello@bestwatch.com.au
• Contact Form: bestwatch.com.au/contact

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.