Our Commitment to Privacy
Protecting your personal information is important to us. We collect only the information necessary to provide our products and services, improve your shopping experience, and meet our legal obligations.
We handle personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
Information We Collect
Depending on how you use our website, we may collect the following information.
Personal information may include: full name, billing address, shipping address, email address, phone number, order history, and account information (if you create an account).
Payment information: payments are processed securely through trusted third-party payment providers. We do not store your full credit card or debit card details on our servers.
Technical information: when you browse our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Website usage information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on our website
- Referral source
This information helps us improve website performance and customer experience.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal information to:
- Process and fulfil your orders
- Deliver products to your nominated address
- Provide customer support
- Send order confirmations and shipping updates
- Respond to enquiries
- Improve our website and services
- Prevent fraud and unauthorised transactions
- Meet our legal obligations
- Send marketing communications where you have chosen to receive them
Marketing Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or promotional emails, we may send updates about new arrivals, special offers, promotions, product recommendations, and company news.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, loss, alteration, and disclosure.
Our website uses industry-standard security measures, including encryption where appropriate.
While we work hard to protect your information, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to complete your orders, provide customer support, meet legal and taxation requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.
When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or de-identified where reasonably practicable.
Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
Accessing or Updating Your Information
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
If you believe any information we hold is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, you may request that it be corrected.
Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable Australian privacy laws.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.
International Data Processing
Some of the third-party services we use to operate our website or process orders may store or process information outside Australia.
Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure your information receives an appropriate level of protection.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business, technology, or legal requirements.
Any updates will be published on this page with the revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage customers to review this policy periodically.
Your Rights
Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications
- Request deletion of personal information where legally permitted
- Lodge a complaint regarding the handling of your personal information
If you believe we have not handled your personal information appropriately, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). More information is available on the OAIC website.
Need help?
If you have any questions about this policy, please visit our Contact Us page or email support@4needs.com.au. Our support team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
