Privacy Policy

Last updated: 3 June 2026. abetterleveling.com is an informational and comparison website. We handle personal information only to the extent necessary for technical operation, security, and responding to contact requests.

1. Data controller

For questions regarding personal information, contact us at info@abetterleveling.com.

2. Applicable law

This policy follows the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

3. Age restriction

This website is intended for persons aged 18 or over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

4. Information we collect

4.1 Server logs and security

• Data: IP address, date/time, requested page, user agent.
• Purpose: operation, security, fraud prevention.
• Legal basis: legitimate interest (APP 3).
• Retention: up to 14 days (access logs), up to 90 days (security logs).

4.2 Contact requests

• Data: name (optional), email, message content.
• Purpose: responding to enquiries.
• Legal basis: consent / legitimate interest (APP 3).
• Retention: up to 180 days.

5. Disclosure of personal information

• Hosting providers.
• Security and DDoS protection services.
• Internal IT/maintenance teams.
• Competent authorities where legally required.

6. Overseas disclosure

Data may be processed on infrastructure outside Australia. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to align handling with APP requirements (including APP 8 context).

7. Automated decision-making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling with legal or similarly significant effects.

8. Your rights

Under the Privacy Act 1988, you may request access to and correction of personal information, and lodge complaints about APP compliance.

You can exercise rights via info@abetterleveling.com. You may also complain to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), website: oaic.gov.au.

9. Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date above reflects the latest revision.

10. Security measures

We implement reasonable technical and organisational safeguards, including access controls, TLS encryption in transit where supported, and restricted administrative access. No online service can guarantee absolute security; you should use strong passwords on third-party operator accounts and avoid sharing credentials.

11. Data minimisation and retention schedule

We collect only information necessary for stated purposes. Server logs are deleted or anonymised according to the retention periods in section 4. Contact records are deleted after 180 days unless a longer period is required to resolve an active complaint or legal obligation.

12. Marketing communications

We do not send unsolicited commercial email in breach of the Spam Act 2003. If you contact us, we may reply to your enquiry. You may opt out of non-essential follow-up messages by replying “unsubscribe” or contacting info@abetterleveling.com.

13. Children and vulnerable persons

The Site is not directed at minors. If we learn that personal information was collected from someone under 18, we will take steps to delete it promptly. We encourage guardians to use device-level parental controls and operator age-verification tools.

14. Analytics and cookies

Analytics processing is described in our Cookie Policy. Where consent is required, analytics tags are not activated until you accept cookies via the banner. Rejecting analytics cookies limits our ability to measure aggregate traffic but does not block access to informational content.

15. Notifiable data breaches

If we become aware of unauthorised access to personal information that is likely to result in serious harm, we will assess the incident under the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme and, where required, notify affected individuals and the OAIC in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988.

16. Third-party processors

Hosting, content delivery, and security vendors may process limited technical data on our behalf under contractual confidentiality and security obligations. We review processor practices periodically and require deletion or return of data when contracts end, subject to legal retention requirements.

17. Changes to this policy

Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use after changes constitutes acknowledgement of the revised policy where permitted by law. For significant changes affecting consent-based processing, we may request renewed cookie consent.

Contact

Privacy enquiries: info@abetterleveling.com