Privacy Policy

DockGuide

Last Updated: August 2026

DockGuide (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information when you use the DockGuide website, platform, or services.


1. What DockGuide Does

DockGuide provides delivery fleets with guidance on loading dock access procedures, including:

  • entry gate locations

  • dock access instructions

  • safety requirements

  • hazard information

  • driver compliance confirmations

Our platform is designed to assist fleets and drivers in preparing for deliveries before arrival at a site.


2. Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information.

Account Information

When users create an account, we may collect:

  • name

  • email address

  • company name

  • phone number

  • login credentials

Fleet Information

Where organisations subscribe to DockGuide, we may collect:

  • fleet company name

  • driver names

  • driver contact details

  • delivery activity logs

Usage Data

When users access the platform, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • device type

  • browser type

  • pages visited

  • time and date of access

Driver Compliance Records

If the DockGuide pre-arrival check feature is used, the system may record:

  • driver confirmation of safety procedures

  • site accessed

  • date and time of confirmation


3. Information About Delivery Locations

DockGuide contains information about delivery locations such as loading docks, entry gates, and safety requirements.

This information may be gathered from:

  • publicly visible site access points

  • delivery fleet operational knowledge

  • driver feedback

  • site management verification

DockGuide does not publish sensitive site security information or internal operational layouts.


4. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information to:

  • provide and operate the DockGuide platform

  • manage user accounts

  • verify membership subscriptions

  • improve dock guidance information

  • provide customer support

  • analyse platform performance

  • improve safety guidance for drivers

We may also use aggregated data for service improvements.


5. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose personal information to:

  • service providers who assist in operating the platform

  • payment processors for subscription billing

  • technology providers supporting hosting and security

  • regulatory authorities where required by law

We do not sell personal information to third parties.


6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.

These steps may include:

  • secure hosting infrastructure

  • encrypted connections (HTTPS)

  • access controls

  • regular system monitoring

However, no internet transmission is completely secure.


7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • provide the DockGuide service

  • comply with legal obligations

  • maintain operational records

Users may request deletion of their account at any time.


8. Access and Correction

You may request access to personal information we hold about you and request corrections if the information is inaccurate.

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below.


9. Cookies and Analytics

DockGuide may use cookies and analytics tools to:

  • improve website functionality

  • understand how users interact with the platform

  • analyse system performance

Users can manage cookies through their browser settings.


10. Third-Party Services

DockGuide may use third-party services for:

  • payment processing

  • website hosting

  • analytics tools

These providers may have their own privacy policies.


11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be published on the DockGuide website.


12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or requests regarding personal information, please contact:

Craig Truscott
DockGuide
Email: support@dockguide.com.au
Phone: 0420 132 377