Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
FIRBCheck ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website at firbcheck.com.au. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to that information.
1. Information We Collect
Checker inputs: The FIRBCheck tool processes your selections (residency status, property type, property value) entirely in your browser. We do not store or transmit your selections to any server.
Email address (optional): If you subscribe to our annual FIRB threshold update newsletter, we collect your email address. This is managed by EmailOctopus (see Section 5). You can unsubscribe at any time.
Usage data: Like most websites, we automatically collect anonymised usage data via Google Analytics and Google AdSense, including pages visited, time on site, approximate location, device type, and browser. This data does not identify you personally.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To deliver the FIRB checker results in your browser
- To send annual FIRB threshold update emails (if subscribed)
- To understand how our site is used and improve it
- To serve relevant advertising through Google AdSense
3. Google AdSense & Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to show you ads based on your browsing history and interests. Google's use of advertising cookies is governed by the Google Privacy Policy.
You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.
4. Affiliate Links
This site contains affiliate links to third-party services including Wise (international money transfers). If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase or sign up, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links are identified with rel="sponsored" in the HTML.
We only include affiliate links for services we believe are genuinely relevant and useful to our users.
5. EmailOctopus (Email List)
Our email newsletter is managed by EmailOctopus. If you subscribe, your email address is stored on EmailOctopus servers. You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email we send. View the EmailOctopus Privacy Policy.
6. Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
- Functional: Essential for the site to work (e.g., URL state for sharing results)
- Analytics: Google Analytics cookies to understand site usage (anonymised)
- Advertising: Google AdSense cookies for ad serving and measurement
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
7. Third-Party Services
This site uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
8. Data Security
As the checker operates entirely in your browser and we do not collect personal information through the tool itself, your property and residency information is never transmitted to our servers.
9. Your Rights
Under Australian privacy law (Privacy Act 1988), you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of any personal information we hold. To exercise these rights, contact us at support@constructtrackpro.com.
10. Contact
For privacy-related questions, contact: support@constructtrackpro.com
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.