This Privacy Policy explains how THESHOEBETA ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and handles your personal information when you visit theshoebeta.com. We are committed to handling your information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

For any privacy enquiries, contact us via the Contact page.

1. What Information We Collect

We collect only the information you choose to provide to us:

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

3. Who We Share Your Information With

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We use the following third-party services to operate the site, each of which handles data under their own privacy policies:

4. Overseas Disclosure

Some of our third-party service providers (including Formspree and Supabase) store and process data on servers located outside Australia, including in the United States. By using this site, you consent to your information being handled in accordance with those providers' privacy policies and applicable laws in those jurisdictions.

5. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is held until you unsubscribe. Contact enquiry data is held for a reasonable period to manage the correspondence, then deleted. Review data may be retained on the site indefinitely unless you request removal.

6. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, and to request that we correct or delete it. To make a request, please contact us via the Contact page. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

If you are located in the EU or UK, you may also have additional rights under the GDPR or UK GDPR, including the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

7. Cookies

Our site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to support analytics and basic site functionality. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.

8. Affiliate & Advertising Disclosure

THESHOEBETA participates in affiliate programmes. This means that some links on this site — including links to retailers — may be affiliate links. If you click one of these links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help us keep the site running and free to use.

Affiliate relationships do not influence our reviews, recommendations, or ratings. We only recommend shoes we genuinely believe are worth considering. Our quiz results and editorial content are based entirely on technical specs, fit characteristics, and climbing performance — not on commercial arrangements.

We are transparent about this relationship and will never recommend a product solely for financial gain.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Last updated: May 2026

Welcome to THESHOEBETA. By accessing or using theshoebeta.com (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before using the site. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

1. Use of the Website

THESHOEBETA provides climbing shoe information, reviews, and related content for general informational purposes only. By using this Website, you agree to:

2. User-Submitted Content

When you submit a review or other content to THESHOEBETA, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use, display, and publish that content on the Website. By submitting content, you confirm that you own it or have the right to share it, and that it does not infringe the rights of any third party.

Your first name may be displayed publicly alongside your submitted review. We reserve the right to edit, moderate, or remove any submitted content at our discretion — including content that is misleading, offensive, or irrelevant to the purpose of the site.

3. Accuracy of Information

We aim to keep all shoe specifications, pricing, and recommendations up to date. However, we make no guarantee as to the completeness or accuracy of the information on this Website. Shoe specifications and pricing may change without notice. All content — including quiz results and editorial recommendations — reflects our opinions and is not professional, technical, or safety advice. Use the information at your own risk.

4. External Links

This Website contains links to external websites, including retailer product pages. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any external sites. Links to retailers may be affiliate links — see our Privacy Policy for full disclosure.

5. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Website — including text, graphics, logos, and the THESHOEBETA name — is owned by or licensed to us. You may:

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, THESHOEBETA is not liable for any loss, damage, or injury arising from your use of this Website or reliance on any information it contains. This includes any purchasing decisions made based on our recommendations or reviews.

7. Availability

We do not guarantee that the Website will always be available, error-free, or uninterrupted. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time without notice.

8. Privacy

Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

9. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Australia. Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Australia.

Last updated: May 2026