Privacy Policy for Clare Valley Sheds Pty Ltd
Effective Date: 17 August 2025
1. Introduction
Clare Valley Sheds Pty Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our clients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and manage the personal information we collect through our website, www.clarevalleysheds.com.au (the “Website”).
We adhere to the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). By using our Website and services, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this policy.
2. What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
a) Information you provide directly: When you use our “Get a Quote” or “Contact Us” forms, or otherwise communicate with us, we may collect:
- Identity Data: Your full name.
- Contact Data: Your email address, phone number, and physical/site address.
- Project Data: Details and specifications related to your shed inquiry or project that you provide in the form fields.
b) Information collected automatically: When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect technical data about your equipment and browsing actions. This may include:
- Usage Data: Your IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, operating system, and information about the pages you visited on our site and the time spent on those pages. This data is typically collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
3. How We Use Your Personal Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide Services: To respond to your inquiries, provide you with quotes for our sheds and services, and communicate with you about your project.
- To Communicate: To send you information, updates, and other communications related to your inquiry or our services.
- To Improve Our Website: To analyse how visitors use our Website, which helps us improve its functionality, user experience, and content.
- For Marketing: With your consent, we may occasionally send you promotional emails about new products, special offers, or other information we think you may find interesting. You can opt-out of these communications at any time.
4. Disclosure of Your Personal Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may disclose your personal information to:
- Our employees and contractors: On a ‘need-to-know’ basis to assist in preparing your quote or delivering our services.
- Third-party service providers: Who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you (e.g., website hosting, email services), so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
- Legal Authorities: If required by law, regulation, or a court order.
5. Data Security
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. We have implemented suitable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online to prevent unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. Our website uses SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) technology to encrypt information transmitted between your browser and our server.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, or as required to comply with our legal obligations.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal information under Australian law. You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Make a Complaint: If you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles, you can make a complaint to us using the contact details below. We will investigate your complaint and respond to you in writing. If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10.
8. Cookies
Our Website may use “cookies” to enhance your experience. A cookie is a small file placed on your computer’s hard drive. Cookies allow us to analyse web traffic and tailor our operations to your needs. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our Website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites, and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Clare Valley Sheds Pty Ltd
- Email:
info@clarevalleysheds.com.au - Phone:
0451 180 287
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time by posting a new version on our Website. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes.