Privacy Policy

Introduction

Christmas Lights Australia ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website christmas-lights.au (the "Site").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site. We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last updated" date of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out a contact form on our Site
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Participate in surveys or promotions
• Send us an email or other correspondence

This information may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• Your IP address and general location (city/country level)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages you view and links you click
• Time and date of your visit
• Time spent on pages
• Referring website or source

Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information when you visit our Site. These technologies help us:

• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use our Site
• Improve your experience
• Provide relevant content and recommendations

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly. These cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site. We use Google Analytics to collect and analyse this data.

Advertising Cookies: Used by our advertising partners (including Amazon) to track your browsing habits and show relevant advertisements.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our Site
• Improve and personalise your experience
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Send you newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Monitor and analyse usage trends and preferences
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations

Affiliate Disclosure

Christmas Lights Australia is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.au.

When you click on product links on our Site and make a purchase on Amazon, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This affiliate relationship does not influence our product recommendations or reviews.

Third-Party Services

We may share your information with third-party service providers that perform services on our behalf, including:

• Google Analytics: To analyse website traffic and usage patterns
• Amazon Associates: To track affiliate purchases and commissions
• Email Service Providers: To send newsletters and communications

These third parties have their own privacy policies and practices. We encourage you to review their policies.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Rights (Australian Privacy Principles)

Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Complaints: You can lodge a complaint if you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of Australia. By using our Site, you consent to this transfer. We take steps to ensure that your information receives an adequate level of protection.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

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

Christmas Lights Australia
Email: privacy@christmas-lights.au
Or use our contact form