Privacy Policy

Introduction

Street Food Australia ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services related to Australian street food culture and local food experiences.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access our website or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact us through our contact forms or email
• Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms
• Create an account on our website
• Submit reviews or recommendations about street food vendors

Automatically Collected Information

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

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referral sources

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our street food discovery platform
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and send you relevant updates about Australian street food culture
• Content Personalization: To customize your experience and provide relevant food recommendations
• Analytics: To analyze website usage and improve our services
• Marketing: To send you newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent)
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and services
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: Information may be transferred in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business
• Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These technologies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and recommendations
• Improve our website functionality

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data during transmission
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Employee training on data protection practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances
• Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured format
• Opt-out: You can opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Objection: You can object to certain types of data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The retention period depends on:

• The nature and sensitivity of the information
• The purposes for which we process the information
• Legal and regulatory requirements
• Our legitimate business interests

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer your information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy rights.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website
• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Sending you an email notification (if you have provided your email address)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: