Privacy Policy – Da Michele Australia

Last updated: 25.11.2025

This Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal information when you visit https://damichele.com.au, in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

We respect your privacy and are committed to ensuring that any data collected on our website is handled responsibly.

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Da Michele Australia, an Italian restaurant located in Australia.

Website: https://damichele.com.au

2. Information We Collect

Our website does not collect personal information directly, as we do not use contact forms, booking forms, or user accounts.

However, certain technical data may be collected automatically through third-party services.

We may collect:

IP address (anonymized where possible)
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited on our site
Date and time of access
Referral sources

This information is used solely for analytics and website functionality.

3. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website.

Google Analytics may collect:

Device and browser data
General location (non-precise)
Pages visited
Time spent on the website

We have configured Google Analytics to respect privacy by:

Enabling IP anonymization
Not using advertising features
Not using remarketing or cross-site tracking

For more details:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

4. Google Maps Embeds

Our website features embedded Google Maps to show our restaurant location.

When you interact with the map, Google may collect:

Your IP address
Device information
Interaction data (zoom, clicks, etc.)

This data is processed by Google under its own Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

Da Michele Australia does not store or access this data.

5. PDF Menu Downloads

Some pages contain downloadable PDF menus.

When you download a PDF:

No personal information is collected
No tracking or analytics is embedded in the files

Downloads are logged only in anonymous server logs for security and performance monitoring.

6. Cookies

Our website may use essential cookies required for proper operation.

We do not use:

Marketing cookies
Advertising cookies
Remarketing tools
Tracking cookies beyond standard analytics

You may disable cookies in your browser at any time.

7. Embedded Content

Pages may include embedded content (such as Google Maps or external viewing tools).

Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the external site directly and may collect data according to the external provider’s policies.

8. How We Store and Protect Information

The minimal technical data collected is stored securely and is accessible only to authorised personnel for:

Website performance
Security monitoring
Analytics

We do not sell, rent, or share any personal information.

9. International Data Transfers

Google Analytics and Google Maps may process data on servers located outside Australia, including in the United States.

These transfers comply with Google’s global privacy policies and international data protection standards.

10. Your Rights (Australia)

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

Request access to any personal information held about you
Request correction of inaccurate data

Since our website does not collect identifiable personal information, these rights generally do not apply. However, you may contact us for any clarification.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Da Michele Australia
Email: (add your contact email)
Location: (restaurant address)

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.