Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 2026

1. Introduction

At Granny Flat Guide (grannyflatguide.com), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and manage your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you when you interact with our site, including:

  • Contact Details: Name and email address when you use our contact form.
  • Project Data: Information about your location (State/LGA) and project goals provided via our estimators or forms.
  • Usage Data: Non-identifiable data, such as IP addresses and browser types, collected via cookies to improve site performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

  • Provide independent guidance and respond to your enquiries.
  • Send you our newsletter or guides (only if you have opted in).
  • Improve our website layout and content based on user behaviour.
  • Serve relevant advertisements through third-party ad networks.

4. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. As an independent advisor, we do not share your details with builders unless you explicitly request us to facilitate a connection.

5. Cookies and Third-Party Advertisers

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and to serve advertisements.

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data (pages visited, time on site, browser type). This helps us improve our content and user experience. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

We also use Google AdSense and Media.net (Yahoo! Bing Network) to serve contextual and personalised advertisements. These third-party vendors use cookies — including the DoubleClick cookie — to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the internet.

You can also disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of this website.

6. Affiliate Disclosure & Advertising Partnerships

Granny Flat Guide participates in affiliate marketing programs, including Awin and associated brand partners. This means we may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through our product links, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products and services that we genuinely believe add value to our readers.

Affiliate links on this site are identified with an affiliate disclosure notice on the relevant page.

7. Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Your data is stored on secure servers and is accessible only to authorised personnel.

Please note that no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at info@grannyflatguide.com and we will take steps to delete it.

9. Your Rights

Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
  • Request deletion of your personal information (where applicable)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@grannyflatguide.com

10. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

📧 info@grannyflatguide.com
🌐 https://grannyflatguide.com/contact/

This Privacy Policy applies to grannyflatguide.com only.