Last Updated: October 23, 2025
At AECE ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit [yourwebsite.com] (the "Site") or make a purchase from us.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect information you provide directly, such as:
- Contact details (name, email, shipping/billing address, phone number).
- Payment information (credit card details, PayPal info—processed securely by our payment providers).
- Account information (if you create an account: username, password).
- Communication data (emails, messages, or feedback you send us).
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we may collect:
- Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system).
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, referring sites).
- Cookies & tracking technologies (see Section 4).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Fulfill orders (process payments, ship products, send confirmations).
- Improve our Site (analyze trends, personalize your experience).
- Communicate with you (order updates, promotions, responses to inquiries).
- Prevent fraud and protect our Site.
- Comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax records).
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:
- Service providers (e.g., Australia Post for shipping, PayPal/Stripe for payments, Namecheap WP for hosting).
- Legal authorities if required by law (e.g., court orders).
- Third-party apps you authorize (e.g., Instagram for social login).
4. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences (e.g., cart items).
- Analyze Site traffic (via Google Analytics).
- Serve targeted ads (via Facebook Pixel or Google Ads). You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures (SSL encryption, secure payment gateways) to protect your data. However, no online transmission is 100% secure. You acknowledge this risk by using our Site.
6. Your Rights & Choices
Under Australian law, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request corrections if your data is inaccurate.
- Opt out of marketing emails (use the "unsubscribe" link).
- Request deletion of your data (except where required for legal compliance).
To exercise these rights, email curation@aece.life.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill orders (e.g., shipping records for 7 years for tax purposes).
- Resolve disputes or enforce agreements.
- Comply with legal obligations.
8. International Transfers
If you’re outside Australia, your data may be transferred to and processed in Australia or other countries where our service providers operate (e.g., US for Shopify/PayPal). We ensure these transfers comply with privacy laws.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The latest version will be posted here with the effective date. Continued use of our Site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
Questions or concerns? Email us at curation@aece.life.
