Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
Introduction
ATAR Calculator Australia ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website atarcalculator.au.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide when using our services:
- Contact form submissions (name, email address, message content)
- Newsletter subscriptions (email address)
- Feedback and survey responses
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information:
- IP address and general location data
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search engine
- Date and time of your visit
Calculator Usage
The ATAR calculator tool runs entirely in your browser. We do not collect, store, or transmit any subject scores, ATAR estimates, or other calculator inputs to our servers. Your calculation data remains private on your device.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To send newsletters and updates (only with your consent)
- To improve our website and user experience
- To analyse website traffic and usage patterns
- To detect and prevent technical issues or abuse
- To comply with legal obligations
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising Cookies: Used by advertising partners (e.g., Google AdSense) to serve relevant advertisements
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect and process data:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements
- Email Service Providers: For newsletter delivery
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their data collection and use practices.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Contact form data is typically retained for up to 2 years unless you request earlier deletion.
Your Rights
Under Australian Privacy Principles and other applicable laws, you may have rights including:
- Access to your personal information
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Withdraw consent for data processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for students aged 15 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@atarcalculator.au
Website: atarcalculator.au/contact