Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information
At Best Dress Australia ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at www.bestdress.com.au (the "Site").
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Fill out a contact form on our Site
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Participate in surveys or promotions
- Communicate with us via email or other channels
This information may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and your visit, including:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Date and time of your visit
- Geographic location (country/region level)
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your interactions with our Site. Cookies are small data files placed on your device that help us improve our Site and your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Site and services
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Send you newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
- Analyse usage patterns to improve user experience
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Affiliate Disclosure
Best Dress 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. These affiliate relationships do not influence our product recommendations or editorial content.
4. Third-Party Services
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites and services, including Amazon.com.au. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
We may use third-party service providers for:
- Analytics: Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site
- Advertising: Amazon Associates Program for affiliate marketing
- Hosting: Web hosting services to store and serve our Site
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
- Cookie Preferences: Manage cookie settings through your browser
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
8. International Data Transfers
Our Site is operated from Australia. If you access our Site from outside Australia, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Australia where our servers are located and our central database is operated.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@bestdress.com.au
- Website: Contact Form
11. Australian Privacy Act Compliance
We comply with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). Australian residents have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if they believe their privacy has been breached.