Privacy Policy

Eat Drink and Be Kerry

Effective date: [Month Year]

Eat Drink and Be Kerry (eatdrinkandbekerry.net) is owned and operated by Kerry Heaney. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used and protected when you visit this website.

By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.


Who We Are

Eat Drink and Be Kerry is an Australian food and travel website providing destination guides, restaurant features, hotel reviews and recipes.

Website: https://eatdrinkandbekerry.net
Contact: kerry@eatdrinkandbekerry.com.au


Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us via forms or email
• Comment on posts
• Participate in competitions or surveys
• Interact with the website via cookies or analytics tools

Information collected may include:

• Name
• Email address
• IP address
• Browser and device information
• Website usage data
• Pages visited and links clicked

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.


How We Use Information

Information may be used to:

• Send newsletters or updates you have requested
• Respond to enquiries
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Analyse audience behaviour and site usage
• Deliver relevant advertising or promotions
• Manage competitions or collaborations

We do not sell personal data.


Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.

Cookies may:

• Remember user preferences
• Track website usage
• Support analytics and advertising tools

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though parts of the site may not function properly.


Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services, including:

• Website analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)
• Email marketing services for newsletters
• Advertising networks and affiliate partners
• Social media platforms
• Booking and travel partners

These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies.

We recommend reviewing those policies separately.


Affiliate Links and Advertising

Some articles may contain affiliate links or sponsored content. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Sponsored content is always disclosed in accordance with Australian advertising standards.


Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter:

• Your email address is stored securely
• You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in emails
• Your details are not sold or shared without consent


Data Protection

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss or unauthorised access. However, no website transmission is completely secure.


Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Request access to personal information
• Request correction or deletion of data
• Withdraw consent to communications
• Lodge complaints about data handling

Requests can be made via email.


External Links

This website contains links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.


Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal obligations.


Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.


Contact

For privacy questions or data requests, contact:

Kerry Heaney
Email: kerry@eatdrinkandbekerry.com.au