Privacy and Information
Privacy Policy
At Happy Little Threads, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
By using our website or purchasing from our store, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you visit our site or place an order:
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Your name
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Email address
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Mailing/shipping address
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Phone number (if provided)
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Payment information (handled securely by third-party providers like PayPal or Stripe)
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Any other information you provide voluntarily (e.g., in a message or custom order request)
2. How We Collect Information
We collect your information when you:
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Make a purchase through our website
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Contact us via email or contact form
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Sign up for our newsletter (if applicable)
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Engage with us on social media or through giveaways
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Process and ship your orders
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Communicate with you about your order or inquiry
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Respond to questions or issues
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Send occasional marketing updates (only if you've opted in)
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Improve our website and customer experience
We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. How Your Information Is Stored
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, and disclosure. Data is stored securely via our website platform and only accessible to authorised personnel.
Payment information is handled securely by third-party payment processors and is not stored on our servers.
5. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose your information to third parties only when necessary to:
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Fulfil your order (e.g., Australia Post or other shipping services)
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Comply with Australian law or a legal obligation
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Prevent fraud or abuse of our services
6. Accessing & Updating Your Information
You have the right to:
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Access the personal information we hold about you
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Request corrections to your personal information
To do so, contact us at info@happylittlethreads.com and we’ll respond within a reasonable timeframe.
7. Cookies & Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies to enhance your experience and help us understand how visitors use our site. This may include general website analytics (e.g., traffic data). You can disable cookies via your browser settings if you prefer.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (like social media or payment gateways). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the "Last Updated" date noted below.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy, please contact us at:
📧 info@happylittlethreads.com.au
📍 Australia
Last updated: June 22, 2025