Privacy policy

Privacy Policy (Australia)

Last updated: August 17, 2025

At The Aussie Pawdrobe, we operate this Australian online store and website, including all related information, content, features, tools, products, and services (collectively, the “Services”) to provide customers across Australia with a secure and curated shopping experience.

Our store is powered by Shopify, which enables us to deliver ecommerce services, process payments, and manage orders securely. This Privacy Policy explains how The Aussie Pawdrobe collects, uses, stores, and discloses personal information when you visit our website, make a purchase, or otherwise interact with our Services.

If there is any conflict between this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service, this Privacy Policy will apply with respect to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.

By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Personal Information We Collect

When we refer to “personal information”, we mean information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to an individual. This does not include anonymised or de-identified information.

Depending on how you interact with our Australian ecommerce store, we may collect the following categories of personal information, as permitted by applicable Australian privacy laws:

Contact Information

  • Full name

  • Billing and shipping address

  • Email address

  • Phone number

Financial & Payment Information

  • Credit or debit card details

  • Payment method and confirmation

  • Transaction and order details

Account Information

  • Username and password

  • Account preferences and settings

Transaction Information

  • Products viewed, added to cart, purchased, returned, or exchanged

  • Order history

Communications

  • Customer support enquiries

  • Emails, messages, or other correspondence

Device & Usage Information

  • IP address

  • Browser and device type

  • Website usage and interaction data

Sources of Personal Information

We may collect personal information from the following sources:

  • Directly from you when you place an order, create an account, or contact us

  • Automatically, through cookies and similar technologies when you browse our website

  • From service providers, such as payment processors and shipping partners

  • From third parties or partners, where permitted by law

How We Use Your Personal Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

Providing & Improving Our Services

To:

  • Process payments and fulfil orders across Australia

  • Manage accounts and customer preferences

  • Arrange shipping, returns, and exchanges

  • Improve website performance and user experience

Marketing & Advertising

To:

  • Send promotional emails or offers (where permitted)

  • Display relevant advertising based on customer activity

  • Promote products to Australian customers

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

Security & Fraud Prevention

To:

  • Protect customer accounts and transactions

  • Detect and prevent fraudulent or unlawful activity

  • Maintain the security of our Australian online store

Customer Support & Communication

To:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Provide order updates

  • Maintain our customer relationship

Legal & Compliance Purposes

To:

  • Comply with Australian laws and regulations, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)

  • Respond to lawful requests from authorities

  • Enforce our policies and terms

Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose personal information in the following circumstances:

  • To Shopify and trusted service providers (payment processing, hosting, analytics, shipping)

  • To marketing and advertising partners, in accordance with their privacy policies

  • When required by law or legal process

  • In connection with a business transaction such as a merger or sale

We do not sell personal information in violation of applicable Australian privacy laws.

Relationship with Shopify

Our Services are hosted on Shopify, which collects and processes personal information to support and improve ecommerce functionality. Information may be stored or processed outside Australia.

Shopify is responsible for certain data processing activities. For more information, please review the Shopify Consumer Privacy Policy via the Shopify Privacy Portal.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of majority in their jurisdiction.

Data Security & Retention

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information. However, no online transmission or storage method is completely secure.

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our Services

  • Meet legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, including within Australia, you may have rights to:

  • Access personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of personal information

  • Opt out of marketing communications

Requests can be made using the contact details below. We may verify your identity before responding.

International Data Transfers

Personal information may be stored or processed outside Australia. Where required, we rely on recognised legal safeguards to protect your data.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

info@theaussiepawdrobe.com.au