At Auswide Adventures, we're passionate about exploring Australia, building a community of like-minded adventurers, and creating unforgettable experiences.

We also believe your privacy is just as important as your next adventure.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you use our website, mobile application, shop, events, competitions or interact with us online.

By using Auswide Adventures, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Auswide Adventures is an Australian adventure community providing:

• Adventure planning 
• GPS ride information 
• Camping destinations 
• Fishing locations 
• Hunting information 
• 4WD trips 
• Motorcycle adventures 
• Podcasts 
• Videos 
• Merchandise 
• Community forums 
• Events 
• Sponsor offers 
• Membership services 

Depending on how you use our services, we may collect:

• Full name 
• Email address 
• Phone number 
• Date of birth 
• Postal address 
• Emergency contact (for events) 
• Profile photograph 

You may choose to provide:

• GPS ride tracks 
• Uploaded photographs 
• Videos 
• Camping locations 
• Fishing reports 
• Reviews 
• Trip reports 
• Route planning 
• Waypoints 

Automatically collected information may include:

• Device type 
• Browser 
• Operating System 
• IP Address 
• Website usage 
• App usage 
• Pages visited 
• Crash reports 
• Cookies 
• Analytics 

If purchasing products, memberships or event tickets, payments are processed securely by third-party providers.

Auswide Adventures does not store your full credit card details.

Your information may be used to:

• Create your account 
• Process orders 
• Deliver products 
• Book events 
• Improve our services 
• Personalise your experience 
• Respond to enquiries 
• Provide customer support 
• Send newsletters (if subscribed) 
• Notify you of upcoming adventures 
• Offer sponsor discounts 
• Improve website performance 
• Protect community safety 
• Prevent fraud 

Anything you voluntarily upload may become publicly visible, including:

• Photos 
• Videos 
• Comments 
• Ride reports 
• Camping reviews 
• Fishing reports 
• Adventure stories 

Please consider carefully what you choose to share.

Some features may request access to your location.

Location services may be used for:

• Navigation 
• GPX tracking 
• Ride recording 
• Finding nearby fuel 
• Campsites 
• Recovery assistance 
• Sharing live locations (optional) 

Location tracking can usually be disabled within your device settings.

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience.

Cookies help us:

• Remember login details 
• Improve website performance 
• Understand visitor behaviour 
• Save preferences 
• Improve security 

You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

You may receive:

• Adventure updates 
• New trip announcements 
• Merchandise releases 
• Sponsor promotions 
• Podcast episodes 
• Competitions 
• Newsletters 

You can unsubscribe at any time.

We never sell your personal information.

We may share limited information with trusted service providers who help us operate our business, including:

• Payment processors 
• Website hosting providers 
• Email marketing providers 
• Event organisers 
• Delivery companies 
• Technology partners 
• Government authorities where required by law 

All providers are expected to protect your information.

Our website may contain links to:

• Sponsors 
• Partner businesses 
• YouTube 
• Facebook 
• Instagram 
• GPS providers 
• Tourism operators 

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

Our services are intended for general audiences.

Anyone under 18 should have permission from a parent or guardian before providing personal information or participating in events.

We take reasonable steps to protect your information using:

• Secure hosting 
• SSL encryption 
• Password protection 
• Access controls 
• Regular software updates 
• Secure payment gateways 

However, no online service can guarantee absolute security.

You may request to:

• Access your information 
• Correct inaccurate information 
• Update your account 
• Delete your account (subject to legal obligations) 
• Withdraw marketing consent 
• Request a copy of your stored information where applicable 

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Provide our services 
• Meet legal obligations 
• Resolve disputes 
• Improve the platform 
• Protect the Auswide Adventures community 

Auswide Adventures aims to comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), including the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) where applicable.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any significant changes will be published on our website and, where appropriate, notified to registered users.

Continued use of our services after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us through the contact details provided on the Auswide Adventures website.

At Auswide Adventures, we're building more than an adventure platform—we're building a community founded on trust, respect, and a shared passion for the Australian outdoors.

Your information is handled with the same care and responsibility that we bring to every adventure. Thank you for being part of the Auswide Adventures tribe.