Privacy Policy
Updated: 16 December 2025
Child Care Subsidy Guide respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information in accordance with applicable Australian privacy principles.
This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you use this website.
Overview
Child Care Subsidy Guide is an informational website. It does not require user accounts, logins, or registrations, and it does not collect personal information such as names, addresses, or government identifiers.
Some limited technical data may be processed automatically to ensure the website functions correctly and to support advertising and analytics services.
Information we do not collect
We do not collect or store:
- Names, email addresses, or contact details
- myGov credentials or government identifiers
- Child names or personal family details
- Income or financial information submitted to the calculator
- Any data entered into calculator fields on our servers
Calculator inputs are processed within your browser only.
Calculator data and saved scenarios
The Child Care Subsidy calculator allows users to save scenarios for comparison.
- Saved scenarios are stored using your browser’s local storage (
localStorage) - This data remains on your device only
- Scenario data is not transmitted, uploaded, or stored on our servers
- Saved scenarios are not shared with third parties
You may clear saved scenarios at any time by deleting them individually or clearing your browser data.
Cookies and local storage
This website may use:
- Cookies for basic functionality, analytics, or advertising
- Local storage for saved calculator scenarios
Cookies and local storage help improve usability and do not identify you personally.
Advertising and third-party services
Child Care Subsidy Guide may display advertising provided by third-party networks such as Google AdSense.
These services may:
- Use cookies or similar technologies
- Collect anonymised information about visits to this and other websites
- Use data to display relevant advertisements
We do not control how third-party advertisers collect or use data. Users can manage ad preferences through Google’s ad settings or their browser controls.
Analytics and traffic measurement
Basic analytics tools may be used to understand how visitors use the site, such as which pages are viewed most often.
This information is:
- Aggregated
- Anonymised
- Used to improve site content and performance
No personally identifiable information is intentionally collected through analytics.
External links
This website may include links to external websites, including government resources.
Child Care Subsidy Guide is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
Data security
While no personal data is intentionally collected, reasonable measures are taken to ensure the website is secure and functions as intended.
However, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure, and users access the site at their own discretion.
Children’s privacy
This website is intended for use by parents, carers, and adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to this policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in site features, technology, or legal guidance.
The most current version will always be published on this page.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information is handled on this website, please refer to the About page for general site information, or contact us.