1. Who We Are
Diving Frontiers (divingfrontiers.com.au) is an independent Australian diving information resource. We provide guides to dive sites, snorkelling spots, liveaboard operators and marine life encounters across Australia.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Contact form submissions — your name and email address when you contact us.
- Newsletter sign-ups — your email address if you subscribe to updates.
- Analytics — anonymised usage data (pages visited, session duration) via Google Analytics 4. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.
- Affiliate link clicks — we record which affiliate links are clicked (page, partner) for revenue reporting. No personal data is attached to click records.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to contact form enquiries.
- To send you newsletters if you have opted in (you can unsubscribe at any time).
- To improve the site using aggregated, anonymised analytics.
We do not sell, rent or share your personal data with third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. Affiliate Links & Third Parties
Diving Frontiers contains affiliate links to third-party booking platforms including PADI Travel, Divebooker, Mike Ball Dive Expeditions, Spirit of Freedom and Adreno. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. These third parties have their own privacy policies which govern your data once you leave our site.
5. Cookies
We use essential cookies for site functionality and Google Analytics cookies for aggregated traffic measurement. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
6. Data Retention
Contact form data is retained for up to 12 months. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained per Google's standard 14-month rolling window.
7. Your Rights
Under Australian Privacy Act 1988 and GDPR (for EU visitors), you have the right to access, correct or request deletion of any personal data we hold about you. Contact us at hello@divingfrontiers.com.au to exercise these rights.
8. Contact
Questions about this policy? Contact us or email hello@divingfrontiers.com.au.
9. General Disclaimer
The information published on Diving Frontiers (divingfrontiers.com.au) is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute professional diving instruction, safety certification advice, or medical advice.
Scuba diving and snorkelling involve inherent risks, including serious injury or death. Conditions at any dive or snorkel site can change rapidly due to weather, tidal state, swell, visibility and other factors. Information on this site reflects conditions at the time of publication and may not reflect current conditions.
Readers are responsible for:
- Diving within their current certification level and logged experience
- Checking current conditions with local operators or dive clubs before entering the water
- Diving with a buddy and following their certifying agency's guidelines at all times
- Obtaining appropriate dive medical clearance if required
Diving Frontiers, its editors, contributors and affiliates accept no liability for any injury, loss, damage or death arising directly or indirectly from reliance on information published on this website. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of these terms.
For dive medical queries, contact Divers Alert Network (DAN) or a qualified dive medicine physician.