This policy explains what personal information Melbourne Local Guide (melbournelocalguide.com) collects, why, and what we do with it. It is written in plain language and is not legal advice.
Who we are
Melbourne Local Guide is written and run by Puneet Bawa. You can reach us through our Contact page or by email at connect@melbournelocalguide.com.
What we collect and why
When you use our contact form
The form on our Contact page asks for your first name, your email address and your message. We use them only to read and answer your message. Sending the form does not add you to any mailing list. The form uses Google reCAPTCHA to block spam, so Google receives information about your device and how you use the form, under Google’s privacy policy.
When you leave a comment
WordPress collects the name, email address and website you enter, your comment, your IP address and your browser details. We use these to show your comment and to help detect spam. Your email address is never published. Comments are held for moderation before they appear. WordPress may check your email address against Gravatar to show a profile picture next to your comment.
If you tick the box to save your details, WordPress sets cookies so you don’t have to type them again. These cookies last one year.
Our email newsletter (coming soon)
We plan to start a monthly email newsletter. When it launches, it will run on MailerLite. If you sign up, we will store your email address (and your first name, if you give it) with MailerLite so we can send you the newsletter. MailerLite handles that information under its own privacy policy. You will only be added if you sign up yourself, and every email will have an unsubscribe link. We will update this page when the newsletter starts.
Visitor statistics
We use Google’s tools (Google Site Kit and Google Analytics) to see how many people visit and which pages they read. Google may set cookies and collect information such as the pages you view, your device and your approximate location, under Google’s privacy policy. We also use Google Search Console, which shows us which searches lead to our pages. It does not identify you.
Security and speed
Our security and caching software may log IP addresses and request details to block attacks and keep the site fast.
Links and embedded content
Our guides link to official websites. Some may include embedded content such as maps or videos. Embedded content from another site behaves as if you visited that site, which may collect data about you.
How we use it
Only to answer you, run and protect the site, show comments, send the newsletter to people who ask for it, and understand how the site is used. We don’t sell personal information.
Who we share it with
Only the services that run the site for us: our web host, Google (statistics and reCAPTCHA) and, once the newsletter starts, MailerLite. We may disclose information if the law requires it.
How long we keep it
Contact messages: only as long as we need them to answer you. Comments and their details: as long as the comment is on the site. Newsletter details: until you unsubscribe.
Your choices
You can ask to see, correct or delete the personal information we hold about you through the Contact page. If you have left a comment, you can ask for a copy of your data or ask us to erase it.
Last updated: 13 November 2026.