Privacy Policy

Introduction

SmartHomeAus.com ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard your information when you visit smarthomeaus.com.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact form data — name, email and message when you contact us
• Usage data — pages visited, time on site, referring URLs (via Google Analytics)
• Cookies — session and preference cookies to improve your experience

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send you our weekly newsletter (if subscribed)
• Respond to your contact form enquiries
• Analyse website traffic and improve our content
• Comply with legal obligations

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. These include:

• Essential cookies — required for the website to function
• Analytics cookies — Google Analytics to understand site usage (anonymised)
• Affiliate cookies — Amazon Associates tracking cookies (30-day window)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics — website traffic analysis
• Amazon Associates — affiliate link tracking
• Email newsletter service — for sending weekly deals emails

Each of these services has their own privacy policies which we encourage you to review.

Data Retention

We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. Contact form submissions are retained for 12 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

Your Rights (Australian Privacy Act)

Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at hello@smarthomeaus.com.