Who we are
Our website address is: https://tobacconistnearme.au (“we”, “our”, “us”). This site is an online directory of tobacconists and related businesses in Australia. We do not sell or advertise tobacco products. This site is for informational purposes only.
Legal age notice
You must be at least 18 years of age to purchase tobacco in Australia. This website does not facilitate sales of tobacco products and does not provide advertising of tobacco products, in accordance with Australian law.
Information we collect
We may collect the following information when you interact with our website:
- Information you provide directly (e.g. when leaving comments, submitting a listing, or contacting us).
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited.
- Cookies and similar technologies for site functionality, analytics, and preferences.
- If you upload images, you should avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may download and extract such data.
Cookies and tracking
We use cookies to improve user experience and to analyse site traffic. These may include:
- Functional cookies (e.g. remembering login sessions and preferences).
- Analytics cookies (e.g. Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site.
- Advertising and affiliate cookies (if applicable) to measure ad performance.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles or listings on this site may include embedded content (such as maps, images, or videos). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited the other website directly. These external sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction with the embedded content.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and improve our website and directory.
- Respond to enquiries and manage user accounts.
- Monitor website performance and prevent abuse or fraud.
- Comply with legal obligations.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share limited data with:
- Service providers who support our website (e.g. hosting, analytics, spam detection).
- Authorities, if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
How long we retain your data
Comments and related metadata are retained indefinitely to recognise follow-up comments automatically. If you register an account, the information you provide is stored in your user profile. You can view, edit, or delete your information at any time (except your username). Administrators can also see and edit that information.
Your rights
You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, to request correction, or to request deletion where legally possible. To make a request, please contact us at: privacy@tobacconistnearme.au.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. We also use third-party services (such as Google Analytics) which may process data outside of Australia. These services comply with international data protection standards.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be published on this page with a revised “last updated” date.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: privacy@tobacconistnearme.au.