Privacy Policy

Welcome to AU WHV Map ("we", "us", or "our"), accessible at auwhvmap.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site.

AU WHV Map is the data controller for personal information collected through this website. For any privacy-related enquiries, please contact us by submitting "Feedback / Wishlist" form.

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Account data (when you sign in with Google): your name, email address, and public profile photo.
• Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type, device type, and IP address (collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools).
• Approximate location data: only when you use the map feature and grant permission in your browser.
• User-generated content: place reviews, ratings, and location submissions you voluntarily provide.

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the AU WHV Map service.
• Enable user authentication and account management.
• Display personalised and interest-based advertisements via Google AdSense.
• Analyse site usage to improve functionality and user experience.
• Send transactional emails (e.g., email verification) when required.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this website. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites across the internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings at g.co/adsettings, or by visiting aboutads.info. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website. The use of these advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to serve advertisements to users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.

This website uses the Google Maps API to display interactive maps. When you use the map feature, Google may collect certain data including your IP address and, if you grant permission, your device's geolocation. This data is subject to Google's Privacy Policy (policies.google.com/privacy). We only access your precise location when you explicitly grant browser-level permission; we do not store your location on our servers.

We offer Google OAuth 2.0 sign-in as a convenient authentication option. When you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and public profile photo from Google. We store this information in our database solely to identify you within the AU WHV Map service. We do not share this information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

We use a Google-certified Consent Management Platform (CMP) to manage your cookie preferences and comply with applicable privacy regulations (including GDPR and CCPA). When you first visit the site you will be presented with a consent banner allowing you to accept, reject, or customise non-essential cookies. You may update your preferences at any time through the cookie settings link in the footer.

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

• Essential cookies: required for the site to function correctly, including session management and authentication.
• Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors interact with the website (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Advertising cookies: used by Google AdSense and its partners to deliver relevant ads.

We retain your personal data for as long as your account remains active or as necessary to provide the service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction; however, no internet transmission is completely secure.

AU WHV Map is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us by submitting "Feedback / Wishlist" form

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by a revised "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.