Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 9, 2024
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles. We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information.
2. Information Collection
We collect the following information:
Store Owners:
- Business and personal identification
- Banking information (via Stripe)
- Transaction history
- Store performance metrics
Customers:
- Purchase history
- Shipping information
- Payment details (processed by Stripe)
3. Payment Processing
All payment processing is handled by Stripe. Important points:
- We accept major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
- We do not store credit card information
- Payment data is secured by Stripe's systems
- Daily payment settlement to store owners
- Transaction records are maintained for tax purposes
4. Data Security
- Data stored on secure Australian servers
- Regular security audits
- Encryption for all sensitive data
- Limited staff access to personal information
- Mandatory data breach reporting as per Australian law
5. Information Sharing
We share information with:
- Stripe for payment processing
- Shipping providers (when required)
- Legal authorities (when required)
- Never sold to third parties
6. Your Rights
Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request data deletion
- Complain about privacy breaches
- Opt-out of marketing communications
7. Data Retention
We retain data in accordance with Australian law:
- Transaction records: 7 years (tax requirement)
- Store performance data: 2 years
- Inactive account data: 12 months
Contact Information
Privacy Officer
YourFirstStore Pty Ltd
New South Wales, Australia
Email: privacy@yourfirststore.com
ABN: 14005076622
For privacy complaints: Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)