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Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how The Bearded Marketer Studios (ABN 18 861 025 737), operated by Anthony Holmes and based in Cairns, Queensland ("we", "us", "our"), handles personal information collected through this website. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

Information we collect

We only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary to run our business and respond to you. This includes:

  • Enquiry and contact details — your name, email address, phone number and the message or business details you provide when you submit our contact form or visibility-check form.
  • AI assistant conversations — the questions and messages you type into the on-site assistant, which are processed to generate a response.
  • Usage and analytics data — pages viewed, referring links, approximate location, device and browser type, and similar information collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools.
  • Technical data — your IP address and standard server log information, collected by our hosting infrastructure for security and reliability.

How we use your information

  • To respond to your enquiry, prepare quotes and deliver the services you request.
  • To operate, maintain, secure and improve this website.
  • To understand how the site is used and to measure the performance of our marketing.
  • To send you information you have asked for, or that is directly related to a service we are providing you.

We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it for unrelated third-party marketing.

Cookies and analytics

This site uses Google Analytics 4 and the Meta (Facebook) Pixel to understand visitor behaviour and measure advertising. These tools set cookies and collect usage data. You can control or block cookies through your browser settings, and opt out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Third parties and service providers

We use trusted providers to run this website and our business. Where relevant, limited personal information may be handled by:

  • Cloudflare — website hosting, security and database storage for enquiry submissions.
  • Google — Analytics, embedded Maps and web fonts.
  • Meta (Facebook) — advertising measurement via the Meta Pixel.
  • Anthropic — processing of AI assistant messages to generate replies.
  • Localsearch — where your enquiry relates to a Localsearch product, the relevant Localsearch privacy policy also applies.

Some of these providers store or process data on servers located outside Australia (including the United States). By using this site you consent to that handling. We take reasonable steps to ensure your information is treated consistently with the Australian Privacy Principles.

How we store and protect your information

Enquiry data is stored in a private database that is not publicly accessible. We take reasonable technical and organisational steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, and unauthorised access. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. We keep personal information only for as long as it is needed for the purposes described above, or as required by law, and then take reasonable steps to delete or de-identify it.

Accessing, correcting or removing your information

You have the right to ask what personal information we hold about you, to have it corrected, and to request that we delete your enquiry data. To make any of these requests, contact us through our contact page or by phone on 0466 444 477. We will respond within a reasonable period.

Complaints

If you believe we have mishandled your personal information, please contact us first so we can try to resolve it. If you are not satisfied with our response, you can lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au.

Children

This website and our services are intended for business owners and are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version, with its effective date, will always be published on this page.

Contact us

The Bearded Marketer Studios (ABN 18 861 025 737), Cairns, Queensland. For any privacy question or request, reach us through our contact page or on 0466 444 477.