Privacy Policy
This website, thegrannyflatguide.com, is owned and operated by OakCodeAndTechSolutions ("we", "us", "our"). We take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using this site you agree to the practices described below.
Editorial note: Our guides are for general information only. They are not legal, financial or building advice. Always confirm rules and costs with your council and qualified professionals.
Who We Are
The Granny Flat Guide is an independent Australian research hub for granny flats and secondary dwellings. We are not a builder or a kit supplier. We publish guides and operate a free quote-matching service that introduces homeowners to third-party suppliers.
Cross-check numbers, compatibility and local rules with official sources before you commit. Fee schedules, firmware requirements and council overlays change by state and postcode, so treat any single figure as a starting point. Use our tools and directories to compare options, then confirm with a licensed tradesperson, certifier or supplier before you sign.
Information We Collect
- Information you give us. When you submit a quote request, listing request or contact form, you may provide your name, email address, phone number, postcode or suburb, and details about your project.
- Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we collect standard technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed and referring site. This is gathered through cookies and similar technologies.
Cross-check numbers, compatibility and local rules with official sources before you commit. Fee schedules, firmware requirements and council overlays change by state and postcode, so treat any single figure as a starting point. Use our tools and directories to compare options, then confirm with a licensed tradesperson, certifier or supplier before you sign.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to respond to your enquiries, deliver the quote-matching service you have requested, improve our content and website, and meet our legal obligations. We do not sell your personal information.
Cross-check numbers, compatibility and local rules with official sources before you commit. Fee schedules, firmware requirements and council overlays change by state and postcode, so treat any single figure as a starting point. Use our tools and directories to compare options, then confirm with a licensed tradesperson, certifier or supplier before you sign.
Sharing Your Data With Suppliers
If you submit a request through our Get a Quote page, you are asking us to introduce you to suppliers. By submitting that form, you consent to us sharing your contact and project details with up to three hand-picked builders or suppliers so they can prepare your quotes.
Once your details are transferred to a supplier, that supplier becomes responsible for handling your information under its own privacy policy. We are not responsible for how a third-party supplier uses or stores your data after the introduction is made. We recommend reviewing each supplier’s privacy practices directly.
Cookies, Analytics and Advertising
We use cookies and third-party tools to understand how visitors use the site and to support advertising. These services may set their own cookies and collect data according to their own policies. The main tools we use are:
- Google AdSense & Analytics: to serve advertisements, analyse site usage and track advertising effectiveness. Google may use cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on prior visits to this and other websites.
- Meta (the Meta Pixel) for measuring and improving advertising on Facebook and Instagram.
- PostHog for product analytics and understanding on-site behaviour.
- Cloudflare and Hostinger for website hosting, security and performance.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect how parts of the site work.
Not Financial or Professional Advice
The information on this site is general in nature and is provided for research and educational purposes only. It is not financial, legal or building advice, and it does not take account of your personal circumstances. Always seek advice from a qualified professional before making financial or building decisions.
Cross-check numbers, compatibility and local rules with official sources before you commit. Fee schedules, firmware requirements and council overlays change by state and postcode, so treat any single figure as a starting point. Use our tools and directories to compare options, then confirm with a licensed tradesperson, certifier or supplier before you sign.
Important Disclosure
In the interest of full transparency, the operator of this website has previously been the subject of proceedings under the Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth). This disclosure is provided so visitors can make an informed decision about engaging with our service.
Cross-check numbers, compatibility and local rules with official sources before you commit. Fee schedules, firmware requirements and council overlays change by state and postcode, so treat any single figure as a starting point. Use our tools and directories to compare options, then confirm with a licensed tradesperson, certifier or supplier before you sign.
Data Security and Retention
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from misuse, loss and unauthorised access. We keep personal information only for as long as we need it to provide our service or to meet legal requirements.
Cross-check numbers, compatibility and local rules with official sources before you commit. Fee schedules, firmware requirements and council overlays change by state and postcode, so treat any single figure as a starting point. Use our tools and directories to compare options, then confirm with a licensed tradesperson, certifier or supplier before you sign.
Your Rights
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you, ask us to correct it, or ask us to delete it. To make a request, email us at hi@thegrannyflatguide.com.
Cross-check numbers, compatibility and local rules with official sources before you commit. Fee schedules, firmware requirements and council overlays change by state and postcode, so treat any single figure as a starting point. Use our tools and directories to compare options, then confirm with a licensed tradesperson, certifier or supplier before you sign.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will appear on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
Cross-check numbers, compatibility and local rules with official sources before you commit. Fee schedules, firmware requirements and council overlays change by state and postcode, so treat any single figure as a starting point. Use our tools and directories to compare options, then confirm with a licensed tradesperson, certifier or supplier before you sign.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at hi@thegrannyflatguide.com.
Cross-check numbers, compatibility and local rules with official sources before you commit. Fee schedules, firmware requirements and council overlays change by state and postcode, so treat any single figure as a starting point. Use our tools and directories to compare options, then confirm with a licensed tradesperson, certifier or supplier before you sign.
