Privacy and Data Collection Policy
1. Introduction
Be Safe As (“we,” “us,” “our”) is dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the protection of your personal information. This Privacy and Data Collection Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal data in compliance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988.
2. Personal Information We Collect
We collect the following personal information to provide our products and services:
- Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
- Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address, and payment transaction details.
- Order Information: Details of products purchased, order history, and preferences.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
- Marketing Preferences: Information about your preferences and interests.
3. How We Collect Personal Information
We collect personal information through:
- Online Forms: When placing orders, subscribing to our newsletter, or contacting us.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: To enhance your browsing experience and analyse website traffic.
- Direct Communication: Via email, phone, or social media.
4. Use of Personal Information
We use your personal information for:
- Processing Orders: To fulfil orders, manage payments, and deliver products.
- Improving Services: To personalise your experience and enhance our services.
- Communication: To send order confirmations, updates, promotional offers, and respond to inquiries.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
5. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose your personal information to:
- Service Providers: For payment processing, delivery, and marketing services.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights and property.
- Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.
6. Security of Personal Information
We employ reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access or disclosure. However, no system is completely secure.
7. Access and Correction
You have the right to access and correct your personal information. To do so, please contact us using the details below.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyse usage. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.
11. Comments and Visitor Public Access
When visitors leave comments, we collect data from the comments form, IP address, and browser user agent string for spam detection. An anonymised string from your email (hash) may be sent to Gravatar. After comment approval, your profile picture may be visible.
12. Media
If you upload images, avoid those with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images.
13. Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your details in cookies for convenience. Cookies for login information last for two days; screen options for a year. “Remember Me” extends login for two weeks. Editing or publishing an article creates a temporary cookie, expiring after one day.
14. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images). Embedded content behaves as if the visitor is on the other website, which may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions.
15. Who We Share Your Data With
Password reset requests include your IP address.
16. Data Retention
Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely for automatic approval. User profiles are stored, and information can be edited or deleted by users or administrators.
17. Rights Over Your Data
You can request an exported file of your personal data or request deletion. This excludes data necessary for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
18. Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Contact Us
For any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at:
- Email: [Your Email Address]
- Phone: [Your Phone Number]
- Address: [Your Postal Address]
Thank you for choosing Be Safe As. We are committed to protecting your privacy.