Privacy policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 3, 2026
Australind News and Gifts operates this store and website, including all related information, content, features, tools, products and services, in order to provide you, the customer, with a curated shopping experience (the "Services"). Australind News and Gifts is powered by Shopify, which enables us to provide the Services to you. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit, use, or make a purchase or other transaction using the Services or otherwise communicate with us. If there is a conflict between our Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy, this Privacy Policy controls with respect to the collection, processing, and disclosure of your personal information.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using and accessing any of the Services, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and understand the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Personal Information We Collect or Process
When we use the term "personal information," we are referring to information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to you or another person. Personal information does not include information that is collected anonymously or that has been de-identified so that it cannot identify or be reasonably linked to you. We may collect or process the following categories of personal information, including inferences drawn from this personal information, depending on how you interact with the Services, where you live, and as permitted or required by applicable law:
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Contact details including your name, address, billing address, shipping address, phone number, and email address.
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Financial information including credit card, debit card, and financial account numbers, payment card information, transaction details, and payment confirmations.
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Account information including your username, password, security questions, preferences and settings.
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Transaction information including items you view, add to cart, purchase, return, or cancel.
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Communications with us including customer support inquiries.
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Device information including IP address, browser type, and device identifiers.
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Usage information including how you interact with the Services.
Personal Information Sources
We may collect personal information from the following sources:
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Directly from you when you create an account, place an order, or contact us
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Automatically through your device and browser when you use the Services
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From service providers who help operate our store
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From third-party partners where permitted by law
How We Use Your Personal Information
We may use your personal information to:
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Provide and improve our Services
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Process orders, payments, and shipping
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Manage customer accounts
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Communicate with you
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Provide customer support
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Send marketing and promotional messages
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Detect and prevent fraud or misuse
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Comply with legal obligations
How We Disclose Personal Information
We may share your personal information with:
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Shopify and service providers (payment, shipping, analytics, support)
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Marketing and advertising partners
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Third parties when required for shipping or order fulfilment
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Legal authorities where required by law
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In connection with business transactions (e.g. sale or restructuring)
Relationship with Shopify
The Services are hosted by Shopify, which collects and processes personal information about your access to and use of the Services in order to provide and improve the Services for you. Information you submit will be shared with Shopify and may be transferred to other countries.
Shopify is responsible for certain data processing activities. You can learn more at Shopify’s Privacy Policy and Privacy Portal.
Third-Party Websites and Links
Our Services may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content, security, or privacy practices.
Children's Data
Our Services are not intended for children under the age of majority in your jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
As of the Effective Date of this Privacy Policy, we do not have actual knowledge that we "share" or "sell" personal information of individuals under 16 years of age.
Security and Retention
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information, but no system is completely secure.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
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Access your personal information
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Request correction of inaccurate information
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Request deletion of your data
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Receive a copy of your data
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Opt out of marketing communications
Complaints
If you have concerns about how your personal information is handled, please contact us using the details below.
International Transfers
Your personal information may be transferred outside your country, including to Shopify and its partners.
Where required, we use appropriate safeguards to protect your data.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: