Privacy Policy

Last updated: 30 April 2025

At CzarCreatesBrands (“I,” “me,” "CzarCreates", or “my”), your privacy is important. This Privacy Policy outlines how I collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with my website, services, or digital products.

This policy complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. What I Collect

I may collect the following types of personal information:
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Your name and email address
Your business name or social media handle (if you provide it)
Billing or payment information (processed securely via third-party platforms like Stripe)
Information you voluntarily submit via forms, questionnaires, DMs, or emails
Technical data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs (collected via cookies or analytics tools)

2. How I Use Your Information
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I collect your information to:
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Provide and deliver services or digital products
Communicate with you about your purchase, booking, or inquiry
Improve your experience on my website
Send newsletters, updates, or marketing emails (you can unsubscribe at any time)
Meet legal obligations or enforce my terms and conditions

3. How I Store and Protect It

Your data is stored securely through trusted platforms (like my website host, payment processor, and CRM). I take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, or unauthorised access.

Please note: No system is 100% secure, but I use industry-standard tools and practices to keep your data safe.

4. Sharing Your Information
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I do not sell or rent your personal information. I may share your information only with:
Service providers who help me operate the business (e.g., email marketing platforms, payment processors)
Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law
All third-party services I use are vetted for data protection standards.

5. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies and tracking tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to improve functionality and understand how users interact with content. You can disable cookies in your browser if you prefer.

6. Accessing or Updating Your Info

Under the Privacy Act, you have the right to access or correct the personal information I hold about you. Just email me at czarcee@czarcreates.com, and I’ll respond within a reasonable timeframe.

7. Data Retention

I retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes.

8. Overseas Disclosure

Some of the tools and platforms I use may store data outside Australia (e.g., the US or EU). By using my services, you consent to this transfer. I ensure that any offshore providers I use comply with privacy obligations consistent with the APPs.

9. Children

This site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. I do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18.

10. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page with the updated date.

11. Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions or complaints about how your data is handled, contact me at czarcee@czarcreates.com

If you're not satisfied with how I handle your concern, you can lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at https://www.oaic.gov.au/.
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