Privacy Policy

Last updated: 26th March 2026

Handyman Australia (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information you provide directly

  • Contact form submissions
  • Quote requests
  • Listing submissions
  • Emails or messages sent to us

Automatically collected information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the site
  • Referring websites

This information helps us improve the website and understand how users interact with it.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Analyse traffic
  • Personalise user experience
  • Support advertising services (including Google AdSense)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and improve our services
  • Respond to enquiries and quote requests
  • Display relevant listings and content
  • Analyse website performance
  • Support advertising and monetisation
  • Prevent fraud or misuse of the website

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Advertising & Third‑Party Services

Google AdSense

We may use Google AdSense to display ads. Google may use cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to:

  • Serve personalised ads
  • Limit how often ads are shown
  • Measure ad performance

Users can opt out of personalised advertising through Google’s Ad Settings.

Third‑party links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

4. Directory Listings & Data Sources

Handyman Australia is a directory platform designed to connect consumers with service providers.

  • User-Submitted Data: Information submitted directly by businesses (such as names, service areas, descriptions, and contact details) is displayed publicly to facilitate these connections.
  • Publicly Sourced Data: To provide a comprehensive directory, we may also include information that is publicly available or sourced from third-party public registries.
  • Accuracy & Management: While we strive for high-quality listings, businesses are responsible for ensuring their information is accurate and up‑to‑date. If you find a listing for your business that you wish to claim, update, or remove, please contact us at [Your Email].

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from:

  • unauthorised access
  • misuse
  • loss
  • alteration

However, no method of online transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

6. Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Update or correct your information
  • Request removal of your listing or data

To make a request, please contact us through our Contact page.

7. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us through our Contact page.