PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: 25/12/2025

Organic BBQ Charcoal Pty Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information in an open and transparent manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and store personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By using our website or providing your personal information, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. What Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including, but not limited to:

  • Name

  • Business name (if applicable)

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Billing and delivery addresses

  • Payment details (processed securely via third-party providers)

  • Order and purchase history

  • Enquiries and communications

  • Website usage data (such as cookies, IP address, and browser type)

We only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for our business operations.

2. How We Collect Personal Information

We collect personal information when you:

  • Place an order (retail or wholesale)

  • Create an account

  • Submit a contact or enquiry form

  • Subscribe to marketing communications

  • Interact with our website

Information may be collected directly from you or automatically through website technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • Process and fulfil orders

  • Communicate with you regarding purchases or enquiries

  • Manage wholesale and retail customer relationships

  • Improve our products, services, and website

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

  • Send marketing communications where consent has been provided

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose personal information to third parties including:

  • Delivery and logistics providers

  • Payment processors and financial institutions

  • Website hosting and IT service providers

  • Professional advisers (such as accountants or lawyers)

  • Government authorities where required by law

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

5. Overseas Disclosure

Some service providers we use may store or process data overseas (for example, website hosting or payment platforms). Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure your personal information is protected in accordance with Australian privacy standards.

6. Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality

  • Analyse website traffic and usage

  • Enhance user experience

You can disable cookies via your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

7. Storage & Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.

Personal information is stored securely using appropriate physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards.

8. Access & Correction

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you or request corrections if the information is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated.

Requests can be made via our Contact Us page. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil business, legal, and regulatory requirements. When no longer required, information is securely destroyed or de-identified.

10. Complaints

If you believe your privacy has been breached, please contact us so we can attempt to resolve the issue promptly.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how Organic BBQ Charcoal Pty Ltd handles personal information, please contact us via the Contact Us page on our website.