Privacy Policy
Introduction
At Party Your World, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our services. It explains your privacy rights and how the law protects you in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of your personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect personal and usage information to help us process your orders, deliver our products, and improve your shopping experience. This may include:
Personal identification and contact details: Such as your name, email address, phone number, and shipping/billing address, which allow us to deliver your orders and contact you regarding your purchase.
Payment information: Payment details are securely processed by third-party payment gateways such as PayPal or Stripe. We do not store or have access to your full payment information.
Website usage data: Information automatically collected via cookies or analytics tools, including your IP address, browser type, device type, and browsing behaviour. This helps us understand website performance, improve user experience, and tailor our services to customer needs.
How We Use Your Information
We collect and use your information only for purposes that are directly related to our business and your interaction with our website. This may include:
Order processing and fulfilment: To confirm, prepare, package, and deliver your order, including providing tracking details through Australia Post or other delivery providers.
Customer communication: To contact you with updates about your order, respond to enquiries, or notify you about important changes to our products or policies.
Service improvement: To analyse website usage data and customer feedback to enhance our products, services, and website functionality.
Marketing (optional): To send you special offers, updates, or new product information, only if you have opted in to receive such communications. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails.
Legal and compliance purposes: To comply with tax, accounting, and regulatory obligations, and to prevent or address fraudulent or unlawful activity.
Sharing Your Information
We value your trust and do not sell or rent your personal data. Your information is only shared with trusted third parties when necessary to deliver our services or comply with the law. Examples include:
Service providers: We may share your information with payment processors, IT and analytics providers, marketing partners, and courier companies who assist in operating our business. These providers are only given the minimum information necessary and are bound by confidentiality obligations.
Business transfers: In the event that Party Your World is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. Any such transfer will be done in compliance with this Privacy Policy.
Legal obligations: We may disclose personal data if required to do so by law, court order, or regulatory authority, or to protect our rights and comply with legal proceedings.
Your consent: We will always ask for your permission before sharing your personal data for any purpose not covered in this policy.
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure our website functions effectively and to provide you with a smoother browsing experience. These tools allow us to remember your preferences, analyse site traffic, and tailor our marketing.
Types of Cookies We Use:
Essential Cookies: These are necessary for core site features such as logging in, adding items to your cart, and completing checkout. Disabling these cookies may prevent certain parts of the website from functioning correctly.
Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors use our website—such as which pages are viewed most often—so we can improve our design and user experience.
Preference Cookies: These remember your saved settings, such as language preferences or login details, for a more personalised experience.
You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings. Please note that doing so may impact your ability to use some website features.
Data Protection & Security
We take reasonable and industry-standard steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.
This includes the use of SSL encryption, secure servers, password-protected systems, and restricted employee access to personal information.
All personal data collected through our website is securely stored and processed in Australia.
We do not disclose or transfer personal information to any overseas recipients.Payment information is processed securely through third-party payment platforms such as PayPal or Stripe. We do not store your full payment details. While we take strong precautions to safeguard your data, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.
Order data is retained to comply with tax and accounting obligations, and to facilitate customer service and product recalls if necessary.
Marketing data is retained only while you remain subscribed to our marketing communications. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Usage data is retained for internal analysis, site performance, and fraud prevention, typically for a shorter period unless extended for legal or security reasons.
Your Rights
Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:
Access your personal information: You may request details of the personal data we hold about you at any time.
Correct your personal information: You can request that we amend any information that is inaccurate, out of date, incomplete, or misleading.
Request deletion: You may ask us to delete your personal information when it is no longer needed, subject to our legal and contractual obligations.
Withdraw consent: You can opt out of marketing communications or withdraw consent for data use at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us via email at info@partyyourworld.com.au. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe, generally within 30 days, as required under the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
If we are unable to fulfill your request, we will provide written reasons and inform you of the available complaint options.
Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so we can delete the information.International Data Transfers
All personal information collected by Party Your World is stored and processed within Australia.
If, in the future, we engage international service providers or transfer data overseas, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that your personal data is handled securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational or legal changes. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
If significant changes occur, we will notify you via email or a notice on our website.
Copyright Notice
All original content on this website, including text, product descriptions, digital downloads, images, and graphics, is the intellectual property of Party Your World and is protected under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth).
You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any part of our website or its content without our prior written consent.
This Privacy Policy does not grant any licence to use our intellectual property. All rights are reserved.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or privacy-related requests, please contact us:
Email: info@partyyourworld.com.au
Phone: 0434 815 357
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may also contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.