Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2024


At The Australia Shop Online, we are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and store your personal information.

 

 

1. What Information We Collect


We may collect personal information including:

 

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Billing and shipping address

  • Payment details (handled securely via third-party providers)

  • Order and purchase history

  • IP address and device/browser information

 

 

 

2. How We Collect It


We collect your information when you:

 

  • Make a purchase or create an account

  • Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing materials

  • Contact us via our website or social media

  • Browse our website via cookies and analytics tools

 

 

 

3. Why We Collect It


We collect your information to:

 

  • Fulfil and manage your orders

  • Provide customer support

  • Improve your shopping experience

  • Send you updates, offers, and marketing (if you opt in)

  • Comply with legal obligations

 

 

 

4. Disclosure of Information


We may share your information with:

 

  • Payment processors (e.g. Shopify Payments, PayPal)

  • Shipping carriers (e.g. Australia Post)

  • Marketing platforms (e.g. email marketing tools)

  • IT and data storage providers

 


We will never sell your data to third parties.

 

 

5. Cookies and Tracking


We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your website experience, track analytics, and personalise content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

 

 

6. Security of Your Data


We store your information securely and implement industry-standard measures to protect it. Shopify hosts our store and uses SSL encryption and secure servers.

 

 

7. Access & Correction


You have the right to access, update, or request deletion of your personal data. Please email us at [your contact email] to make such requests.

 

 

8. Marketing Communications


You can unsubscribe from marketing emails anytime by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of the email.

 

 

9. Changes to This Policy


We may update this policy as needed. All updates will be posted on this page with the effective date.