Privacy Policy

At Doggie Distractions ("we", "our", or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.doggiedistractions.com.au.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out our contact form
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Participate in surveys or promotions
• Otherwise contact us directly

This information may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Other diagnostic data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To provide and maintain our website
• To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
• To send you newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
• To analyse website usage and improve our content
• To detect and prevent technical issues or fraudulent activity
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. Cookies are small data files placed on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our website may not function properly.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

4. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services, including Amazon.com.au. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Amazon Associates Programme

Doggie Distractions is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.au. When you click on Amazon affiliate links on our site, Amazon may collect information about you according to their own privacy policy.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights Under Australian Privacy Law

Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt out of receiving marketing communications
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: