Privacy

Introduction

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store location data in compliance with Australian privacy laws, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

Information We Collect

We collect different types of information based on user interaction:

• Public Users: We do not collect, store, or process personally identifiable information (PII), including IP addresses. The only data we collect is city and region-level location data derived from IP addresses. This data is automatically processed in real-time and is not stored alongside any user-identifiable information.
• Registered Users: For users who create an account with us, we collect and store personal data, including but not limited to names, email addresses, and any additional profile information provided during registration. This data is securely stored and used solely for account management, customer support, and service improvements.

Purpose of Data Collection

We collect city/region-level data for the following legitimate purposes:

• Improving user experience by providing region-specific content.
• Analytics to understand visitor demographics and website performance.
• Enhancing website security and detecting fraudulent activity.

Compliance with Australian Privacy Laws

Since we do not store full IP addresses or collect personal information, our data collection practices comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). We ensure that no personally identifiable information is retained or shared with third parties in a manner that could identify users.

Use of Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services (such as IP geolocation providers) to process city/region-level location data. These services operate in compliance with relevant privacy laws. We do not share personal information with these providers, and they do not retain or store full IP addresses in our implementation.

Your Privacy Rights

As we do not collect personal data, no specific user action is required regarding access, correction, or deletion of personal information. However, if you have any concerns about our data practices, you may contact us at CrabTrace.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

Contact Information

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: CrabTrace.