Swan Watch

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 8 April 2026

1. Introduction

Swan Watch (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website at swanwat.ch (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our Service.

We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By using Swan Watch, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. Please read it carefully.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Your email address
  • A username or display name
  • Your password (stored in encrypted form — we never store it in plain text)

2.2 User-Submitted Content

When you submit pub prices or tips, we collect:

  • The price, venue name, and location information you provide
  • The date and time of your submission
  • Your account details, to attribute the submission to your profile

2.3 Usage and Analytics Data

We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to better understand how visitors use our Service. These tools may automatically collect:

  • Your IP address (which may be used to infer your approximate location)
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website or search terms
  • Device type and operating system

This data is collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies. See Section 5 for more information about cookies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Display user-submitted pub prices and tips on the Service
  • Communicate with you about your account or submissions (e.g. email confirmations)
  • Analyse usage patterns to improve the Service
  • Detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity
  • Comply with our legal obligations

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Third-party analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics) — to help us understand usage of the Service. These providers may process your data in countries outside Australia.
  • Service providers — such as hosting or infrastructure providers who assist in operating the Service, under confidentiality obligations.
  • Legal requirements — if required to do so by law, court order, or government authority.
  • Business transfers — in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Your user-submitted pub prices and any associated username will be displayed publicly on the Service.

5. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our Service. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies — required for the Service to function (e.g. keeping you logged in).
  • Analytics cookies — to track usage and performance (e.g. Google Analytics cookies).

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Service. For more information on Google Analytics and how to opt out, visit tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymise your personal information within a reasonable period, unless we are required to retain it for legal or compliance purposes.

Analytics data collected by third parties (such as Google Analytics) is subject to their own retention policies.

7. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, and unauthorised access. These measures include encrypted password storage and secure HTTPS connections.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

8. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or out-of-date information
  • Request deletion of your account and associated personal data
  • Make a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been breached

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details in Section 10. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

9. Children's Privacy

Swan Watch is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or wish to make a complaint, please contact us at:

Swan Watch
Website: swanwat.ch
Email: prices@swanwat.ch

If you are not satisfied with our response to a complaint, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Your continued use of Swan Watch after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

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