Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
BMI Calculator Australia ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.bmi-calculator.com.au (the "Site"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you use our BMI calculator, you may voluntarily provide personal information including:
- Height measurements
- Weight measurements
- Email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us)
- Name (if you contact us directly)
Important: The height and weight data you enter into our BMI calculator is processed entirely in your browser and is not transmitted to or stored on our servers. This information remains on your device only.
Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and your visit, including:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website addresses
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Date and time of your visit
- Geographic location (country/region level)
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- To provide and maintain our BMI calculator service
- To improve and personalise your experience on our Site
- To analyse usage patterns and trends
- To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
- To send periodic emails regarding our services (if you have opted in)
- To comply with applicable laws and regulations
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad campaign performance
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our Site.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers to help operate our Site and analyse how it is used. These third parties may have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect your information. Our third-party services may include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and usage statistics
- Google AdSense: For displaying relevant advertisements
These services may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights Under Australian Privacy Law
Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles, you have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access your personal information
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to withdraw consent for marketing communications
- The right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Australia where our service providers operate. We ensure that any international transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
BMI Calculator Australia
Email: privacy@bmi-calculator.com.au
Website: www.bmi-calculator.com.au
For complaints about our handling of your personal information, you may also contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.