Effective Date: 15th March 2025

Who we are

Our website address is: https://aussievita.com

At Aussie Vita, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website.

Collection of Personal Information

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Visit our website.
  • Leave comments or submit inquiries.
  • Subscribe to our newsletter.
  • Purchase products or request services.

The types of personal information we collect may include:

  • Name, email address, phone number.
  • IP address and browser information.
  • Payment details (processed securely via third-party payment providers).

We only collect personal information when it is necessary for our business activities and comply with Australian privacy laws.

Comments and User Contributions

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection.

An anonymized hash of your email address may be provided to Gravatar, and its privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if applicable) will be visible to the public.

Media Uploads

If you upload images to our website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can download and extract location data from uploaded images.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience.

Cookies We Use:

  • Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These last for one year.
  • Login Cookies: When you log in, cookies are used to store your session information. Login cookies last two days (or two weeks if “Remember Me” is selected).
  • Content Management Cookies: When you publish or edit an article, a temporary cookie is stored and expires after one day.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect website functionality.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves the same way as if you visited the source website.

These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interactions, especially if you have an account with them and are logged in. Aussie Vita is not responsible for third-party privacy policies.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal data for purposes including:
✅ Responding to inquiries and customer support requests.
✅ Processing transactions and sending order confirmations.
✅ Sending newsletters or promotional emails (only if you opt-in).
✅ Analyzing website traffic and improving user experience.
✅ Preventing fraud and ensuring website security.

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

Who we share your data with

Your personal data may be shared with:

  • Third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, website hosting).
  • Legal authorities if required by law.
  • Automated spam detection services to maintain website security.

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.

Data Retention Policy

We retain personal data:

  • Comments & Metadata: Indefinitely, to recognize follow-up interactions.
  • Registered User Data: Stored as long as the account is active.
  • Transaction Data: Retained for legal and tax purposes as required by Australian law.

If you wish to have your data erased or modified, please contact us. Certain records (e.g., financial transactions) may be legally required to be kept.

Your Privacy Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to:
✅ Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
✅ Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
✅ Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
✅ Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).

To make a request, email [your contact email]. We will respond within 30 days.

Data Security Measures

We implement strict security measures, including:

  • Encryption & Secure Servers for data protection.
  • Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for administrative access.
  • Regular Security Audits to safeguard personal data.

Despite these measures, no system is 100% secure, so always exercise caution online.

International Data Transfers

If you access our website from outside Australia, be aware that your data may be transferred and processed in Australia.

By using our services, you consent to such transfers, which comply with Australian privacy laws.

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be published on this page, and significant updates will be communicated where required.

🔹 Last updated: 15th March 2025

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

📧 Email: info@aussievita.com
📍 Address: [our business location]
📞 Phone: [our contact number]