Privacy Policy

Overview

Drive Locations Pty Ltd (ABN 12 661 673 025) is the owner of the Drive Locations © app.
The Drive Locations app was originally designed to provide subscribers with places of interest to visit within Australia.

After 12 months it was determined that the App had potential to provide more than content to subscribers and the Board decided to embark on a new strategy to “Connect People through Fun Experiences”.

The key elements of the new strategy are:
Development of the app to capture events and other key data of interest to our subscribers.
Partnerships with corporate, community and government to maximise the benefits to our subscribers.
Capture of place of interest, events and fun activities for each subscriber.
Ensuring participation is affordable to all.

Working with and for the benefit of local communities providing services to our subscribers.
In order for Drive Locations to implement the key elements of our strategy we need to collect certain information from our subscribers. When collecting this information Drive Locations committ to:

Consult – with our subscribers about what, how and why we collect the data.
Accept – the decisions made by our subscribers, when deciding what they share.
Respond – in a timely manner to the update of the information provided.
Engage – in a respectful manner with our subscribers and partners to ensure adherence to this policy and expect our subscribers and partners to adhere to these core principles.

Information We Collect
Drive Locations (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Services, in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (“APPs”).

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

Personal Information
Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
Account Information: Username, password, and any optional profile information you provide.
Payment Information: If you make in-app purchases or pay for premium features, we may collect billing details (through secure third-party payment processors).
Regulatory information: as required by the laws in which we operate the app and associated services and promotions.

Partner information: sharing of personal information with our partners to enhance the subscribers’ use, functionality and benefits of the app and associated services and promotions.
Other information as agreed with subscribers to enhance their use and features of the app.

Non-Personal Information
Usage Data: Device information, IP address, browser type, operating system, App version, and browsing history within the App.
Location Data: With your consent, we collect geolocation data to provide location-based services (e.g., nearby attractions).

Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience, provide targeted advertisements, and gather analytics. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit certain functionalities of our Services.

How We Use Your Information
Service Delivery
We use your personal information to:
Provide, operate, maintain, and improve our Services.
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
Advise subscribers’ of changes to the features and functionality of the app and our policy documents.

Marketing and Communications
Where you have opted in, we may:
Send promotional material about travel destinations, updates, or special offers.
Deliver targeted advertising based on your preferences and usage patterns.
Share your contact information with our partners for marketing purposes, in compliance with applicable laws.

Analytics and Improvements
We use aggregated or anonymized information to:
• Understand how users engage with the Services.
• Improve and develop new features, content, and products.

Legal Compliance and Protection
We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:
• Protect our rights, property, or safety.
• Investigate fraud or security issues.
• Comply with legal obligations or government requests.

Sharing and Disclosure of Your Information
Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party vendors, contractors, or agents who perform services on our behalf (such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services). These parties only have access to personal information needed to perform their respective tasks and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

Affiliates and Partners
We may share information with our affiliated entities or business partners for cross-promotion, joint marketing, or service improvements. Your data will be handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you if your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

Your Rights and Choices
Access and Correction
You have the right to request access to and correction of your personal information held by us. You can update most of your account information by logging into your account settings or by contacting us directly.

Opt-Out
Marketing Communications: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link or contacting us.
Location Services: You can disable location tracking through your device settings, though some features may become unavailable.

Deletion and Erasure
Under certain circumstances, you may request the deletion of your personal information. We will take reasonable steps to fulfill your request, except where we need to retain such information for legal or compliance reasons.

Data Storage and Security
We store your data on secure servers, using industry-standard encryption and security practices to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, or country. If you are located outside Australia, please note that we may transfer your data to Australia or other jurisdictions where we or our third-party service providers operate. We ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18 without parental or guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or as defined by local laws). If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated policy will be posted on our website or within the App, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly. Your continued use of our Services after any such update indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

Drive Locations Pty Ltd (ABN 12 661 673 025)
Attn: Privacy Officer
Email – contact@drivelocations.com
Phone - +61 2 6926 2161