1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you when you:
- Visit our website at haribazaar.com.au
- Submit an enquiry or contact form on our website
- Email or call us directly
- Visit our physical store
- Sign up for notifications about our upcoming online store
Types of information collected
The types of personal information we may collect include:
- Name and contact details (email address, phone number, postal address)
- Enquiry or message content
- Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and device type (collected automatically when you visit our website)
- Cookies and usage data (see Section 6)
2. How We Use Your Information
We collect and use personal information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your enquiries and provide customer service
- To notify you about the launch of our online store (if you have opted in)
- To improve our website and services
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- To protect the security and integrity of our website and business
We will not use your personal information for any purpose other than those described above without your prior consent, unless required by law.
3. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your information to:
- Our employees or authorised representatives who need the information to perform their duties
- Third-party service providers who assist in operating our website or business (e.g., web hosting, email services), subject to confidentiality obligations
- Government bodies or law enforcement agencies where required by law
Any third-party service providers we engage are required to handle your information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. These steps include:
- Secure SSL encryption on our website (HTTPS)
- Restricting access to personal information to authorised personnel only
- Regularly reviewing and updating our data security practices
While we take all reasonable precautions, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the security of any information transmitted to us.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When personal information is no longer needed, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or de-identify it securely.
6. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us understand how visitors use our website.
How we use cookies
- Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand visitor behaviour and improve our website
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as Google Maps). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Your Rights
Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or outdated personal information
- Make a complaint if you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable time frame.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or legal requirements. We will post any updates on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.