Last Updated: October 2025
Welcome to VPN Whale. We are an independent VPN review and comparison website that helps users make informed decisions about virtual private network services.
Business Name: VPN Whale
ABN: 13 117 402 838
Address: Level 9, 1 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Email: privacy@vpnwhale.com
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly and transparently.
We may collect the following types of personal information:
We do not collect sensitive information (as defined under the Privacy Act) unless specifically required and with your explicit consent.
We collect personal information through various methods:
We use UTM (Urchin Tracking Module) parameters in URLs to track the source and effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. This data helps us understand which channels bring visitors to our website.
We collect and use your personal information for the following purposes:
All uses of your personal information are in accordance with the APPs and our legitimate business interests.
VPN Whale is an independent review website that may earn commissions when you purchase VPN services through links on this site.
We participate in affiliate programs with various VPN providers, including NordVPN and others. When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
When you click an affiliate link, you will be directed to the VPN provider's website, which operates under its own privacy policy and terms of service. We encourage you to review their policies before making a purchase.
We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party VPN services.
We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business:
Some of our service providers are located overseas, including in the United States and European Union. When we transfer your personal information overseas, we take reasonable steps to ensure it receives protection consistent with Australian privacy laws, including:
We may disclose personal information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect our legal rights.
Under the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the following rights:
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
You have the right to request correction of your personal information if it is inaccurate, out-of-date, incomplete, irrelevant, or misleading.
You have the right to make a complaint about how we handle your personal information.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact Us section below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.
Note: In some circumstances, we may refuse access or correction requests if permitted or required by law. We will provide reasons for any refusal.
If you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles or have concerns about how we handle your personal information, we encourage you to contact us first.
If you are not satisfied with our response or wish to make a formal complaint, you can contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
Website: www.oaic.gov.au
Phone: 1300 363 992
Email: enquiries@oaic.gov.au
Post: GPO Box 5218, Sydney NSW 2001
Online Complaint Form: Submit a Privacy Complaint
The OAIC can investigate complaints about breaches of the Australian Privacy Principles and provide guidance on privacy matters.
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure. Our security measures include:
Please note: No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:
When personal information is no longer needed, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or de-identify it securely.
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including VPN provider websites, affiliate partners, and other external resources.
Important: We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. When you click on an affiliate link or external link, you leave our website and are subject to the privacy policy and terms of the destination website.
We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit, especially before providing any personal information.
The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or official affiliation with the linked website.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.
When we make changes, we will:
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Last Updated: October 2025
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
VPN Whale - Privacy Officer
Email: privacy@vpnwhale.com
Postal Address: Level 9, 1 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000
We will make every effort to respond to your enquiry promptly and address your concerns in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
For general enquiries: contact@vpnwhale.com