This Privacy Policy describes how Happy Birthday Wishes Australia ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website at happybirthdaywishes.au. We are committed to ensuring your privacy is protected and complying with Australian privacy laws.
Last Updated: December 2025
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Contact us through our contact form or email
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Leave comments or feedback on our website
- Participate in surveys or promotions
This information may include your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share with us.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:
- IP address and geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or source
- Date and time of your visit
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our services: We use your information to deliver content, respond to inquiries, and enhance our website experience.
- To communicate with you: If you contact us, we'll use your information to respond to your questions or feedback.
- To analyse website usage: We use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our website, helping us improve our content and user experience.
- To display relevant advertising: We work with advertising partners who may use cookies to display ads that may be of interest to you.
- To comply with legal obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse website traffic.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Advertising Cookies: Used by our advertising partners to deliver relevant advertisements (e.g., Google AdSense).
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to gather data such as pages visited, time spent on site, and demographic information. This data helps us improve our website and content. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to our website and other sites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Third-Party Services
We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users. These providers include:
- Google Analytics (website analytics)
- Google AdSense (advertising)
- Web hosting providers
These third parties are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational 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.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Your Rights
Under Australian privacy laws, 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 requirements)
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Australia where our service providers are located. We take appropriate steps to ensure that your information receives an adequate level of protection in these countries.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: cyis1000@gmail.com
- Website: Contact Form
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.
Australian Privacy Principles
We comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). For more information about privacy in Australia, visit the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.