What we collect, why we collect it, and the choices you have.
Last updated: June 2026 · See also our Terms of Use.
Loos of Melbourne ("we", "us", "our") is a free public toilet map for Melbourne and Victoria. We keep data collection to a minimum and never sell your personal information. This policy explains what is collected when you use loosofmelb.com, why, and how you can control it.
We use Google Analytics to understand how people use the site — which pages are popular, how long people stay, and what devices they use. This information is aggregated and does not identify you personally; we do not collect your name or email through analytics. You can learn more from Google's Privacy Policy.
When you tap "Near Me", your browser asks permission to share your location. That location is used only to centre the map on your device — it is never stored on our servers, logged, or shared with anyone. If you deny location access, the map still works normally.
Cookies are small files stored by your browser. We and our partners use them for two purposes: measuring site usage (analytics) and serving advertising. You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser's privacy settings, and you can limit personalised advertising using the options described below. If you disable cookies, the map and site will still function.
Loos of Melbourne displays advertising through Google AdSense to help cover the costs of running the site. A few things you should know about how that works:
You have choices about personalised advertising:
If you submit a toilet suggestion, we collect only the information you choose to provide (the toilet's location, your notes, and contact details if you include them). We use this solely to review and action your submission. We do not sell, rent, or use this information for marketing.
The site relies on a handful of third-party services, each governed by its own privacy policy:
Loos of Melbourne is a general-audience utility and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
We may update this policy from time to time — for example, if we add a new service. When we do, we'll revise the "last updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be reflected here.
Questions about your privacy or this policy? Use the Suggest a Toilet form on the map page and leave a note — we read everything.