DREAM CAR RIDES PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: 21st FEB 2026
Dream Car Rides (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store and protect your personal information when you use the Dream Car Rides website (“Website”).
By using this Website, submitting a form, or providing your information to us, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Policy.
1. What Personal Information We Collect
We only collect information that is reasonably necessary to operate the Dream Car Rides service.
1.1 Information Provided by Car Owners
When a vehicle owner submits a listing request, we may collect:
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Full name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Vehicle make
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Vehicle model
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Year of manufacture
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Vehicle description and photos (if supplied later)
1.2 Information Provided by Customers
When a customer submits an enquiry, we may collect:
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Full name
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Phone number
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Email address
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Vehicle listing number of interest
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Message or enquiry details
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1.3 General Enquiries
When you contact us through the general contact form or email, we may collect:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number (if provided)
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Message content
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1.4 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
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IP address
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Device type
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Browser type
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Pages visited
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Date and time of access
This information does not directly identify you and is used for security, analytics, and improving website performance.
2. How We Collect Information
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We collect personal information through:
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Website submission forms
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Enquiry forms
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Email communication
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Cookies and website analytics tools
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Voluntary communication from users
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We do not purchase personal data or collect information from third-party databases.
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3. Why We Collect Personal Information
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We collect your information only for purposes directly related to operating Dream Car Rides.
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These purposes include:
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Responding to enquiries
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Forwarding customer enquiries to vehicle owners
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Contacting vehicle owners about listings
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Administering vehicle listings
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Operating and improving the Website
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Preventing misuse of the service
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Complying with legal obligations
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We do not sell your personal information to any third party.
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information only where necessary to provide the service.
4.1 Disclosure to Vehicle Owners
If you submit an enquiry about a specific vehicle, your details (name, phone, email and enquiry) may be provided to the relevant vehicle owner so they can contact you.
4.2 Service Providers
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We may disclose information to trusted service providers who assist in operating the Website, such as:
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Website hosting providers
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Email delivery services
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Website form handling services
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Analytics providers
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These providers may store data on secure servers located in Australia or overseas.
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose personal information if required by law, court order, or government authority.
5. Cookies and Website Analytics
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The Website may use cookies and analytics tools to:
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Monitor traffic
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Improve user experience
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Understand how the site is used
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Cookies do not give us access to your computer or personal files.
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You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not function correctly.
6. Storage and Security of Information
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We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
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Security measures may include:
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Secure website hosting
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Password-protected administrative access
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Limited access to personal information
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Encrypted website connections (HTTPS)
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However, no internet transmission is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Overseas Disclosure
Some website services (such as hosting, form processing, or email delivery) may store information on servers located outside Australia.
By using the Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to overseas service providers where required to operate the service.
8. Access and Correction
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You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
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You may also request correction if your information is inaccurate, incomplete or outdated.
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To do so, contact us using the details below.
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We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
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9. Retention of Information
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We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
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Respond to enquiries
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Maintain listings
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Comply with legal obligations
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Resolve disputes
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We may securely delete or de-identify information when no longer required.
10. Third-Party Links
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The Website may contain links to third-party websites. -
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
11. Changes to This Policy
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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. -
The latest version will always be published on the Website.
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Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any updates.
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12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or personal information, please contact:
Dream Car Rides
Email: contactdreamcarrides@gmail.com
13. Complaints
If you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles, you may contact us first so we can attempt to resolve the issue.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
Website: https://www.oaic.gov.au
Phone: 1300 363 992
