Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 15/07/2026

At Bellarine Retreats, we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with our business.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website or contact us, we may collect personal information including:

Name

Email address

Phone number

Postal address (where applicable)

Booking details

Property enquiry information

Any information you choose to provide when contacting us

We may also automatically collect information such as:

IP address

Browser type

Device information

Pages visited

Time spent on our website

Referring website

This information helps us improve your experience and the performance of our website.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to enquiries and booking requests

Manage holiday accommodation bookings

Communicate before, during and after your stay

Improve our website and customer experience

Send important booking information

Provide updates, special offers and marketing communications (where you have consented)

Maintain the security of our website

Comply with legal obligations

We only collect information necessary to provide our services.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience.

Cookies help us:

Remember your preferences

Understand how visitors use our website

Improve website performance

Provide a more personalised experience

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features of our website may not function correctly.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party providers to help operate our website and booking services, including:

Secure payment providers

Website analytics services

Online booking platforms

Email communication services

Social media platforms

These providers only receive information necessary to perform their services and are required to protect your information.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, disclosure or loss.

While no online system can guarantee complete security, we continually review our practices to help keep your information safe.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to your personal information

Request corrections to inaccurate information

Request deletion of your personal information where permitted by law

Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

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

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us so we can remove the information.

External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including accommodation platforms, local businesses and tourism providers.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites and encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business or legal requirements.

The most current version will always be available on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Bellarine Retreats

📧 Email: Bellarineretreats@gmail.com

📞 Phone: 0478709510

🌐 Website: www.bellarineretreats.com