Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025

1. Introduction

Novated Lease Calculator Australia ("we", "us", or "our") operates novaleasecalculator.com.au and is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We value your trust and are committed to being transparent about our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to provide and improve our services:

Information You Provide

When you use our calculator or request a quote, we may collect vehicle details (make, model, price), salary information, lease preferences, and contact details (name, email, phone number). All calculations are performed client-side in your browser — your data is not transmitted to our servers.

Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This information is used in aggregate form to analyse trends and improve user experience.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse site traffic, and support our advertising partnerships. See Section 5 for full details on cookie usage including Google AdSense.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and maintain our novated lease calculator and quote tools
Generate personalised lease estimates and savings projections
Respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
Send requested quotes and follow-up communications (with your consent)
Analyse website usage to improve our content and user experience
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security concerns
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
Display relevant advertising through Google AdSense (see Section 5)

4. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google and its partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.

Key Points About AdSense:

Google may use the DoubleClick DART cookie to serve interest-based advertising
You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings
You can opt out of third-party vendor cookies at www.aboutads.info
We do not share your personal information with Google beyond what is necessary for ad serving
Ads displayed comply with Google's AdSense Program Policies

Third-party vendors, including Google, also use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites. Users may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting the Google Privacy Policy page.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function properly (e.g., theme preferences, session management). These cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

Used by Google and its partners to display relevant advertisements and measure ad performance. These cookies may track your browsing across other websites. You can control personalised advertising through Google Ads Settings.

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

6. Data Storage and Security

All calculations performed by our novated lease calculator are executed locally in your browser. Personal data entered into our forms is processed in-memory and is not stored on our servers beyond the duration of your active session. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect any information we hold against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to:

Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
Withdraw consent to our use of your information at any time
Opt out of marketing communications by following unsubscribe instructions in our emails
Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including government resources (ATO, state revenue offices) and finance provider pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please visit our Contact Us page.