Effective Date: 1 August 2025
Mountains Connect
Springwood, NSW 2777
📧 info@connectbluemountains.com.au
At Mountains Connect, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
1. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
- Name, email address, and contact details
- Business details (name, ABN, address, services)
- User-submitted content (e.g., reviews, comments, listings)
- Website usage data via cookies and analytics tools
2. How We Use Your Information
We collect this information to:
- Create and manage directory listings
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- Send updates and promotional emails (with opt-out)
- Improve our website and user experience
We will never sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies & Analytics
Mountains Connect uses cookies to analyse traffic and enhance your browsing experience. Third-party tools (like Google Analytics) may collect anonymised data to help us understand user behaviour.
4. Third-Party Links
Our directory may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access.
6. Access and Correction
You may request access to your personal information or ask us to correct it by contacting info@connectbluemountains.com.au.
7. Contact Us
For any privacy concerns or questions, please contact:
📧 info@connectbluemountains.com.au
📍 Springwood, NSW 2777
Terms of Use
Effective Date: 1 August 2025
Welcome to Mountains Connect. By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
1. Use of Website
Mountains Connect provides a local business directory for the Blue Mountains region. Users may browse listings or submit their own.
You agree to use this website lawfully and not to:
- Post false, misleading, or inappropriate content
- Use the website for illegal purposes or spam
- Copy or republish our content without permission
2. Business Listings
Business owners may submit directory listings. By submitting, you confirm that:
- You have the right to post the content
- All information is accurate and up to date
- You grant us a non-exclusive right to display and promote your listing
We reserve the right to edit, reject, or remove listings at our discretion.
3. Intellectual Property
All website content, including logos, text, graphics, and layouts, is owned by or licensed to Mountains Connect and may not be reused without permission.
4. Limitation of Liability
While we strive for accuracy, Mountains Connect does not guarantee the completeness or reliability of listings or external links. We are not liable for any loss or damage resulting from your use of the website.
5. Changes to These Terms
We may update our Terms or Privacy Policy at any time. Continued use of the site constitutes your agreement to the new terms.
6. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia.