Privacy Policy

Effective date: 1 January 2026

Who we are

AussieNailSalons.com is an Australian directory that helps users discover nail salons. We curate public business information and helpful resources for consumers.

Personal information we collect

We generally do not collect personal information from visitors unless you choose to contact us or submit a salon. Our site may process:

  • Technical data (IP address, browser type, device, pages viewed) via server logs for security and performance.
  • Analytics data (aggregated, non-identifying usage metrics) to improve the site.
  • Submission data (your name, email, and business details) when you request changes or add a salon.

Cookies, analytics and advertising

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, measure usage, and support advertising. Third‑party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to this and other websites.

  • Google Ads/AdSense: Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you. You can manage ad personalisation at adssettings.google.com.
  • Opt‑out: You can opt out of personalised advertising cookies from many providers at aboutads.info/choices.
  • Analytics: We may use privacy‑respecting analytics to understand aggregate usage patterns. Data is de‑identified and not used to identify you directly.

Sources of salon information

Salon listings are compiled from publicly available sources, including Google Places, salon websites and social profiles. We do not publish private information and will remove inaccuracies on request.

How we use information

  • Provide and improve our directory and content.
  • Respond to enquiries and manage salon listing requests.
  • Detect fraud, abuse or security issues and comply with law.

Disclosure to third parties

We may share data with service providers (hosting, analytics, advertising) who are bound by confidentiality and only process data under our instructions. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, users, or the public.

International transfers

Our service providers may be located outside Australia. Where practicable, we take reasonable steps to ensure overseas recipients handle information in a manner consistent with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

Retention

We retain logs and submission records only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above, then securely delete or de‑identify them.

Your rights

  • Access and correction: You can request access to, or correction of, personal information we hold about you.
  • Complaints: If you believe we have breached the APPs, contact us and we will investigate. You may also contact the OAIC (oaic.gov.au).
  • Ad choices: Manage Google ad preferences at adssettings.google.com or opt out via aboutads.info/choices.

Contact

For privacy requests or removal of a listing, please use our contact form and include the salon name and URL.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.