Privacy Policy

At CarShades.au ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website carshades.au (the "Site").

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

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

• Contact us through our contact form
• Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
• Participate in surveys or promotions
• Leave comments on our blog posts

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

Information Automatically Collected

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

• IP address and general location information
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Device identifiers

How We Use Your Information

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

• To provide and maintain our Site
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To send you newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
• To analyse usage patterns and improve our content
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• To comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your interactions with our Site. Cookies are small data files placed on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use our Site
• Improve your browsing experience
• Deliver relevant advertising

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Site.

Third-Party Services

Amazon Associates Program

CarShades.au is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.au. When you click on affiliate links on our Site, Amazon may collect information about you in accordance with their privacy policy.

Analytics Services

We may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to help us understand how visitors use our Site. These services may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.

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 completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to correct inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to object to processing of your information
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our Site 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.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this 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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

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

• By email: hello@carshades.au
• Through our contact form

Australian Privacy Principles

We comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). For more information about your privacy rights in Australia, visit the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at oaic.gov.au.