Privacy policy

PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: 21 May 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Bennett & Family Melbourne (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit bennetandfamily.com, make a purchase, or otherwise interact with our services (the “Services”).

We operate this store using Shopify as our e-commerce platform and hosting provider.

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

1. Data Controller / Business Information

Guzel Service's, Sole Proprietorship, registered under number 91979080 and trading as Bennett & Family Melbourne, is responsible for managing your personal information under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

Shopify acts as our data processor and service provider.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information you provide directly

We collect personal information you provide when using our Services, including:

• Name
• Billing and shipping address
• Email address
• Phone number
• Payment information (processed securely — we do not store full card numbers)
• Order details (purchases, returns, support inquiries)

B. Information collected automatically

Using cookies, analytics, and tracking technologies, we collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Pages viewed and time spent on the site
• Cart activity (items added/removed, abandoned carts)

C. Information from third parties

We may receive additional information from:

• Payment providers
• Shopify
• Advertising and marketing partners (Meta)

We do not buy or sell personal information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for purposes permitted under the Australian Privacy Principles, including:

A. To process your orders

• Create and manage your customer account
• Process secure payments
• Fulfil and deliver your order
• Provide tracking and status updates
• Handle returns and exchanges

B. To provide customer support

• Respond to questions, complaints, and product issues
• Assist with delivery problems

C. To improve and personalise our Services

• Analyse website performance
• Improve product offerings and navigation
• Display content and recommendations relevant to you

D. Marketing & advertising (with consent where required)

• Send newsletters or promotional emails
• Display personalised or general ads on and off our site

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us.

We may create customer segments or behavioural profiles based on browsing and purchase activity.

You may opt out of profiling by contacting Support@bennettandfamily.com.

E. Fraud prevention & security

• Detect and prevent fraudulent transactions
• Ensure account and payment security

F. Legal compliance

We may use your information to comply with:

• Australian tax and accounting obligations
• Consumer protection laws
• Law enforcement requests, where required

4. How We Share Your Information

We only share information when necessary to operate our business:

A. Shopify

Shopify hosts our store, processes payments, and provides analytics and fraud detection.

B. Service Providers

We may share limited data with:

• Payment processors
• Shipping and logistics partners
• IT and analytics providers
• Email and marketing platforms

These providers may only use your information to perform services for us.

C. Marketing Partners

We may share hashed or pseudonymised identifiers with advertising partners (such as Meta) so they can display relevant ads.

Partners use this information under their own privacy policies.

D. Legal Obligations

We may disclose information to government authorities or law enforcement if required by Australian law.

We do not sell or trade personal information.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

• Enable essential website features (checkout, preferences, login)
• Analyse site usage and performance
• Support advertising, retargeting, and measurement

You can control cookies through your browser settings or through our cookie banner when visiting bennetandfamily.com.

Disabling cookies may affect certain website functions.

6. Data Storage & Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information.

However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

Your information may be stored:

• On secure servers in Australia
• By Shopify, which may store and process information in Australia, Canada, the United States, or other regions under its Data Processing Addendum and international safeguards

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by Australian law.

7. International Data Transfers

Some service providers (including Shopify and advertising partners) may process data outside Australia.

Where information is transferred overseas, we rely on:

• Contractual safeguards
• Shopify’s international data transfer protections
• Reasonable steps required under the Australian Privacy Principles

8. Your Rights Under the Australian Privacy Act

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Withdraw consent for marketing at any time
• Complain if you believe your privacy rights have been breached

To exercise your rights, contact us at Support@bennettandfamily.com.

We may ask you to verify your identity.

If you believe we have not handled your information correctly, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has submitted personal data, contact us so we can delete it.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites.

We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

Please review their policies before providing information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time.

The “Last Updated” date at the top reflects the most recent version.

Where required, we will notify customers of significant changes.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us:

Email: Support@bennettandfamily.com

Customer Service Hours: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM (AEST/AEDT)

We aim to respond within 24 hours on business days.