Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2025
Short version: Morocco for Australians (moroccoforaustralians.com) respects your privacy. We collect minimal data, never sell your personal information, and comply with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and applicable international privacy laws.
1. Who We Are
Morocco for Australians is a travel blog operated by Jack Travel, an independent Australian creator based in Morocco. The website is published at moroccoforaustralians.com.
For privacy enquiries, contact us via the contact page.
2. What Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Contact form submissions: Name, email address, and message content when you use our contact form.
- Newsletter / Travel Guide sign-ups: Email address only. We do not ask for your full name or other personal details.
- Comments: If you leave a comment, your name and email are collected by the comment platform (Disqus or similar). Please review their privacy policy separately.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Analytics: We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors use this site. This may collect your IP address (anonymised), browser type, pages visited, and approximate location. Analytics data is aggregated and not linked to your personal identity.
- Cookies: We use essential cookies to keep the site functional and analytics cookies to measure traffic. See Section 5 for details.
- Server logs: Standard server logs may record IP addresses, page requests, and timestamps. Logs are retained for up to 30 days and used only for security and technical debugging.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to messages and enquiries sent via the contact form
- Send the email newsletter / free travel guide you subscribed to
- Understand site traffic and improve content (analytics)
- Detect and prevent spam, fraud, or technical abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for advertising profiling.
4. Sharing Your Information
We share personal data only with:
- Service providers who help run the site (e.g., Formspree for form processing, Google for analytics, our hosting provider). These providers are contractually required to protect your data and may not use it for their own purposes.
- Law enforcement or regulators if required by law or to protect rights, property, or safety.
5. Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
| Type | Purpose | Can I opt out? |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Site functionality (session, forms) | No — required to browse |
| Analytics | Google Analytics — traffic measurement | Yes — via browser settings or GA opt-out extension |
| Third-party | Embedded content (YouTube, maps) | Yes — via browser settings |
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to browse the site.
6. Data Retention
- Contact form data: Retained for up to 12 months, then deleted.
- Newsletter email addresses: Retained until you unsubscribe.
- Analytics data: Retained for 14 months (Google Analytics default).
- Server logs: Retained for 30 days.
7. Your Rights (Australian Privacy Act)
Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
- Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
- Lodge a complaint with us directly, and if unresolved, with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us via the contact page. We will respond within 30 days.
8. International Data Transfers
Our hosting and analytics providers may store data outside Australia, including in the United States and European Union. We only use providers who offer appropriate data protection measures.
9. Children's Privacy
This website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
10. Third-Party Links
Articles on this site may contain links to external websites (hotels, airlines, tour operators, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before submitting personal information.
11. 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. Continued use of this website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please reach out via our contact page.