Last updated: 26 July 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you use our website, which provides tools, interactive maps, and guides to help caravan and RV users travel safely across Australia. By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
We do not require account creation, and we do not collect personal information such as your name, email address, or contact details unless you choose to contact us directly.
If you contact us (for example, by email or a contact form), we may collect:
- Your name (if provided)
- Your email address
- Any information you include in your message
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information is automatically collected, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages viewed and time spent on the site
- Referring website
- General location (for example, city or region)
This information is collected through standard web server logs, cookies, and similar technologies.
1.3 User Submitted Information
Users may choose to submit corrections, updates, or new dump point information to help keep the website accurate and useful for the Australian RV community.
When a user submits information, we may store the details provided as part of maintaining and improving our listings. We do not require users to create an account, and submissions are not publicly associated with personal information.
Submitted information may include details such as facility updates, access information, operating changes, or comments about a location. We use this information only for maintaining the website, improving data accuracy, and supporting the community features of the service.
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve website performance, understand how visitors use the site, display advertisements (via Google AdSense), and support map functionality (Leaflet and map tile providers).
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the website may not function correctly.
3. Third-Party Services
3.1 Google AdSense and Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses third-party vendors, including Google, to display advertisements. These vendors may use cookies and similar technologies to display personalised or non-personalised advertisements based on your settings, consent choices, and browsing activity.
Specifically, Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.
Google may collect information such as:
- IP address
- Browser and device information
- Usage data
- Interests inferred from browsing behaviour
You can learn more about how Google uses information at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites . Google's advertising privacy information is available at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalised advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
3.2 Leaflet Maps
We use Leaflet to display interactive maps. Leaflet itself does not collect personal data, but the map tile providers (for example, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, or others we configure) may collect:
- IP address
- Browser details
- Device information
- Basic usage logs
Please refer to the privacy policy of the map tile provider used on the site for more information.
3.3 Analytics Tools
If we use analytics tools (for example, Google Analytics or similar services), they may collect information about how you use the website, such as pages visited, time on site, and general location. This helps us understand and improve website performance. If we do not use analytics tools, this section does not apply.
4. Open Data & Mapping
Dump Points Near Me is built as an independent tool for the Australian RV community. To help ensure mapping accuracy, our interactive tools incorporate open data from public sources, including the National Public Toilet Map (licensed under open government guidelines). We curate and present this public location data strictly for navigational and travel planning purposes, and it contains no personal user data.
5. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Operate and improve the website
- Display relevant content and advertisements
- Monitor site performance and detect issues
- Respond to user enquiries
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
6. Sharing of Information
We may share non-personal, aggregated usage data with advertising partners, analytics providers, and map tile providers.
We do not share personal information unless:
- You request or consent to it
- We are required to do so by law or legal process
- It is necessary to protect our rights or prevent misuse of the website
7. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Links to External Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
9. Children's Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Your Choices
You may:
- Disable cookies in your browser settings
- Opt out of personalised ads via Google Ad Settings
- Contact us to request deletion of any information you voluntarily provided
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The 'Last updated' date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent version.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out via our Contact Page.