Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 19 July 2025
1. Introduction
We respect your privacy. This policy explains how Apothecary by Stables & Co. ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information through our website and services, in compliance with Australia’s Privacy Act 1988 and the 13 Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
2. What We Collect
We may collect personal information when you:
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Place an order (name, email, phone, address, payment details)
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Subscribe to marketing (email)
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Contact us for support
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Make a booking or visit in person (ID verification where required)
We do not collect sensitive information (e.g., health, race).
3. How We Collect It
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Directly from you (forms, purchases, bookings)
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Through third-party platforms—e.g., payment processors, analytics, email systems
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Via cookies and online tracking
4. Why We Collect It
To:
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Provide and manage orders, bookings, payments
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Communicate with you (confirmation, updates, support)
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Send marketing (with consent)
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Improve our website and services
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Comply with legal obligations (e.g., age verification)
5. How We Use & Disclose It
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Use: as described above, including internal record keeping and service improvements
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Disclose: to service providers (e.g., payment, shipping, marketing platforms), only as needed
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Cross-border transfers: we may disclose to overseas providers; we’ll take reasonable steps to ensure APP compliance Legal123.com.au+7GetTerms+7Captain Compliance+7WikipediaLegalVisionAustralian Information Commissioner
6. Direct Marketing
We may contact you about offers and events—only if you opt in. You can unsubscribe anytime.
7. Anonymity & Pseudonymity
You may interact anonymously or via pseudonym unless not feasible (e.g., deliveries) Syrenis
8. Data Quality & Security
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We take reasonable steps to maintain accurate, up-to-date data Australian Information Commissioner
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We implement security safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, modification, or loss Australian Information Commissioner
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We retain information only as necessary; secure destruction or de-identification when no longer required
9. Access & Correction
You can request access or correction of your data at any time, free of charge. Requests responded to within 30 days. If we refuse, we’ll give reasons and complaint instructions Wikipedia+11austrac.gov.au+11Captain Compliance+11
10. Complaints
If you believe we have mishandled your privacy, contact us (see below). We’ll try to resolve promptly. If unresolved, you may lodge with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
11. Website Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze site usage, enhance experience, and tailor promotions. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy. New version will be posted here with updated effective date.
13. Contact Information
For privacy inquiries, access, corrections, or complaints, contact:
Email: privacy@apothecarystablesandco.com.au
Address: 137 Warry Street Fortitude Valley 4006
Phone: (+61) 0498 988 131
A legal disclaimer
The explanations and information provided on this page are only general and high-level explanations and information on how to write your own document of a Privacy Policy. You should not rely on this article as legal advice or as recommendations regarding what you should actually do, because we cannot know in advance what are the specific privacy policies you wish to establish between your business and your customers and visitors. We recommend that you seek legal advice to help you understand and to assist you in the creation of your own Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy - the basics
Having said that, a privacy policy is a statement that discloses some or all of the ways a website collects, uses, discloses, processes, and manages the data of its visitors and customers. It usually also includes a statement regarding the website’s commitment to protecting its visitors’ or customers’ privacy, and an explanation about the different mechanisms the website is implementing in order to protect privacy.
Different jurisdictions have different legal obligations of what must be included in a Privacy Policy. You are responsible to make sure you are following the relevant legislation to your activities and location.
What to include in the Privacy Policy
Generally speaking, a Privacy Policy often addresses these types of issues: the types of information the website is collecting and the manner in which it collects the data; an explanation about why is the website collecting these types of information; what are the website’s practices on sharing the information with third parties; ways in which your visitors an customers can exercise their rights according to the relevant privacy legislation; the specific practices regarding minors’ data collection; and much much more.
To learn more about this, check out our article “Creating a Privacy Policy”.