This on line Privacy and Web-site Notice applies to this site, which is operated by The Friendly Backpacker Group under the domain name 'www.friendlygroup.com.au'. It explains how the Friendly Group collects, uses and manages the information of visitors to its Internet sites. Friendly Group views the privacy of your personal information as an important issue, and is committed to protecting your privacy when you access and interact with the Friendly Group site. As such, this site supports and endorses the principles of the Victorian Information Privacy Act 2000.Visitor logs are used on this site for statistical purposes only, and no attempt will be made to identify you or your browsing activity. This information will only be used to update and improve the site.

Email addresses will only be used to respond to specific user queries, and will not be kept or used for any purpose other than stated. Email addresses will not be added to a mailing list unless consent is given, nor disclosed to any other party without your knowledge or consent.This Privacy and Website Notice may be updated from time to time. Friendly Group suggests that you return to the site on a regular basis and carefully read the information provided.

Cookies

This site uses 'cookies' to make your experience of the site easier and more efficient. A cookie is a small data file placed on your hard drive by Friendly Group's web page server. A cookie cannot retrieve any other data from your hard drive, pass on a computer virus, or capture your email address. Note that the Cookie will remain on your computer as a record for future visits to this website.
In using cookies, Friendly Group does not record any personal information, collect names or details of commercial transactions. In addition, Friendly Group does not use cookies as the basis for direct marketing.
You can configure your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie, providing you with the opportunity to either accept or reject it. You can also refuse all cookies by turning them off in your browser, or delete all cookies from your computer if required.
When you visit the site, Friendly Group's Internet Service Provider (ISP) makes a record of your visits and logs the following information for statistical purposes - your server address, your top-level domain name, the date and time of your visit to the site, the pages accessed and documents downloaded, the previous site visited and the type of browser used.
This statement is to be read in conjunction with the rights claimed by the Privacy Act 1998 at www.privacy.gov.au.

Personal Information

Any personal information collected through this website will only be made available to Government personnel or approved contracted parties whose duties require them to use this information. Any personal information collected through this website will also be disclosed if required by law.

Internet Use Risks

Friendly Group does not warrant that the functions contained in the site will be uninterrupted or without error. In addition, Friendly Group shall not be responsible for the propagation of computer worms, viruses or other harmful components transmitted from this site and other third-party sites.

Quoted Prices

Figures and/or prices stated on the Friendly Group site are generally prices for tourist services, such as accommodation, day tours or attraction entrance fees. All figures quoted are in Australian dollars, unless otherwise stated, and include a Goods and Services Tax (GST). Prior to making bookings, you should check the availability and price of accommodation and services with the operator, and any applicable terms and conditions.

Trademarks

The 'Friendly Group' name and logos are trademarks of Friendly Group. All rights are reserved for these logos. Logos must not be used in any form without the prior written consent of Friendly Group. All other trademarks appearing on the Friendly Group site are the property of their respective owners.

Links to Other Sites

Where Friendly Group offers links to other sites, Friendly Group is not affiliated with those sites and has no control over, and is not responsible for, their content, privacy practice or other policies. Third-party sites should contain their own privacy notes, and those third parties should be responsible for their own privacy practices. Written requests for Friendly Group to link to a site should be forwarded to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Friendly Group welcomes links from other sites. Please contact the Marketing Department to seek written permission to link to the site.