Privacy Policy
Last updated: 17 March 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how MELBZ (operated by Axior Labs, ABN 91 949 773 596) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit melbz.com.au.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter or join MELBZ
- Contact information — when you use our contact form or email us
- User preferences — suburb selections, saved content
Information Collected Automatically
- Analytics data — pages visited, time on site, referring URLs (via Google Analytics)
- Cookies — essential cookies for site functionality; optional cookies for analytics and advertising
- Device information — browser type, operating system, screen resolution
- IP address — used for analytics and security (not stored long-term)
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and improve our content and services
- To respond to enquiries and feedback
- To send newsletters (only if you’ve opted in)
- To display relevant advertising (via Google AdSense)
- To understand how visitors use the Site (via Google Analytics)
Cookies
We use:
- Essential cookies — required for basic site functionality
- Analytics cookies — Google Analytics to understand site usage
- Advertising cookies — Google AdSense to display relevant ads
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Services
This site uses:
- Google Analytics — for website usage data (Google’s Privacy Policy)
- Google AdSense — for advertising (Google’s Ad Settings)
- Cloudflare — for site performance and security (Cloudflare’s Privacy Policy)
Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except:
- When required by law
- To service providers who help us operate the Site (e.g., hosting, analytics)
Data Retention
- Contact form submissions are retained for as long as needed to respond to your enquiry
- Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymised form
- Newsletter subscriptions persist until you unsubscribe
Your Rights
Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights, email [email protected].
Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact
For privacy-related enquiries, contact us at [email protected].
Axior Labs (ABN 91 949 773 596)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia