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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-03-13

At Cheap Durries Australia, your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.

We comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you place an order or contact us, we may collect:

  • Name: Your full name
  • Contact Details: Email address, phone number
  • Shipping Address: Where you want us to deliver
  • Payment Information: Credit card details (processed securely, not stored by us)
  • Date of Birth: To verify you’re 18+ (legal requirement)

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you browse our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP Address: Your internet address
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system
  • Browsing Activity: Pages visited, time spent
  • Cookies: Small files stored on your device (see our Cookie Policy below)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Order Fulfillment: Processing and delivering your orders
  • Age Verification: Confirming you’re 18+ (legal requirement)
  • Communication: Sending order confirmations, tracking updates, responding to inquiries
  • Customer Support: Providing assistance via WhatsApp, email, or phone
  • Legal Compliance: Meeting Australian legal and tax obligations
  • Security: Preventing fraud and unauthorized access
  • Website Improvement: Understanding how visitors use our site

We do NOT:

  • ❌ Sell your personal information to third parties
  • ❌ Use your data for marketing without your consent
  • ❌ Share your information with unrelated businesses

3. How We Store and Protect Your Information

3.1 Security Measures

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information:

  • SSL Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our website is encrypted
  • Secure Servers: Your data is stored on secure servers in Australia
  • Access Controls: Only authorized staff can access your information
  • Payment Security: Credit card details are processed by PCI-DSS compliant gateways (we don’t store card numbers)

3.2 Data Retention

We retain your personal information for:

  • Active Customers: As long as you have an account with us
  • Order Records: 7 years (Australian tax law requirement)
  • Inactive Accounts: Deleted after 3 years of inactivity (unless legal hold required)

4. Who We Share Your Information With

We only share your information with trusted third parties who help us operate our business:

  • Payment Processors: To process your payments securely (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
  • Shipping Couriers: To deliver your orders (e.g., Australia Post, couriers)
  • IT Service Providers: Hosting, security, and technical support
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law or court order

All third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Under the Privacy Act 1988, you have the following rights:

5.1 Access

You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. We’ll respond within 30 days.

5.2 Correction

If your information is inaccurate or out-of-date, we’ll correct it upon request.

5.3 Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements (e.g., tax records).

5.4 Opt-Out

You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time (though we may still send transactional emails about your orders).

To exercise these rights, contact us:

6. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (shopping cart, checkout)
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics)
  • Marketing Cookies: Used for advertising (with your consent)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

7. International Data Transfers

Your personal information is primarily stored and processed in Australia. If we transfer data overseas, we ensure:

  • The recipient country has adequate privacy protections, OR
  • We have contractual safeguards in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses)

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for anyone under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover we have collected information from someone under 18, we’ll delete it immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We’ll notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Sending an email notification (if you’re a registered customer)

We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us

Questions about your privacy? We’re here to help!

  • Email: [email protected]
  • WhatsApp: +61 XXX XXX XXX
  • Mail: Privacy Officer, Cheap Durries Australia, [Your Address]

Response time: We’ll respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.

11. Complaints

If you’re not satisfied with how we’ve handled your privacy concerns, you can lodge a complaint with:

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

This Privacy Policy complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and Australian Privacy Principles.

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