Privacy Policy

How we handle your information.

Saltwater Hotels and Resorts is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines our practices concerning         the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information.

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Who this policy covers

This policy applies to Saltwater Hotels and Resorts and to the hotels, resorts, apartment hotels, holiday parks and holiday rental businesses we manage. We handle personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.

Individual properties in the collection operate their own booking systems and websites. When you book directly with a property, that property's own privacy terms also apply to the information you give it.

Introduction

Saltwater Hotels and Resorts including all related entities ("we", "us" or "our") are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information when you visit our website or use our services. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information we collect

We may collect the following types of information.

Personal information

  • Name
  • Contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
  • Payment information (credit card details)
  • Special requests or preferences
  • Demographic information

Usage information

  • Log data (e.g. IP address, browser type, operating system)
  • Usage patterns and preferences
  • Cookies and tracking technologies

Information you provide

  • Reviews, comments or feedback
  • Requests for information or support

Property owners

  • Contact details, property address and ownership details
  • Banking details for the remittance of rental income
  • Information needed for management agreements, insurance and statutory compliance

Job applicants, contractors and suppliers

  • Résumés, work history, references and right-to-work information
  • Business contact and account details for suppliers and contractors

We don't seek sensitive information unless it is relevant to a stay — for example a mobility requirement or a food allergy you choose to tell us about — and we use it only for that purpose.

How we use your information

We may use your information for the following purposes.

Providing services

  • Processing reservations and payments
  • Fulfilling special requests
  • Notifying you about your bookings or updates

Personalisation

  • Customising your experience
  • Recommending relevant offers and content

Communications

  • Sending promotional materials and newsletters
  • Responding to your inquiries or requests
  • Conducting customer surveys or research

Analytics and improvements

  • Analysing website performance and usage
  • Enhancing our services and user experience
  • Detecting and preventing fraud or security issues

Legal compliance

  • Complying with applicable laws and regulations

Every marketing message we send includes an unsubscribe link. Unsubscribing does not stop the operational messages about a booking you have already made.

Sharing your information

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers — third-party companies that help us provide services (e.g. payment processors).
  • Business partners — companies with which we collaborate on promotions or services.
  • Legal obligations — when required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

We do not sell your personal information. Some of our service providers store data on servers outside Australia; where that happens we take reasonable steps to ensure the recipient handles your information consistently with the Australian Privacy Principles.

Cookies and tracking technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your online experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Your choices

You can choose to:

  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Access, update or delete your personal information

To make a request, use the form at the end of this page. We may need to verify your identity, and we will respond within a reasonable period — normally 30 days.

Complaints

If you think we have mishandled your information, tell us first and we will investigate. If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at oaic.gov.au.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no data transmission or storage system is completely secure. Please use caution when sharing information online.

Information is held in our booking and property management systems, in our email and document systems, and in paper records at head office. Access is controlled, staff are trained, payment data is transmitted securely and our providers are bound by agreement to use it only for the service they supply us.

We keep information only as long as we need it for the purpose it was collected, or as long as the law requires us to. When it is no longer needed we destroy or de-identify it.

Children's privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or process information from children without parental consent.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies.

Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on our website with the effective date.

Contact us

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

Use the form below and it goes straight to our Privacy Officer. For anything that isn't about privacy — bookings, properties, employment — please use the general contact page instead.

If you would rather write: Saltwater Hotels and Resorts, Att: Privacy Officer, PO Box 592, Bairnsdale, Victoria 3875.

Thanks — that's with our Privacy Officer.

We will respond within a reasonable period, normally 30 days.

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We may need to verify your identity before we act on a request.

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.