Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

WhipperSnipper.com.au ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

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

• Fill out our contact form (name, email address, message content)
• Subscribe to our newsletter (email address)
• Participate in surveys or provide feedback

Automatically Collected Information

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

• IP address and general location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To improve our website content and user experience
• To send periodic emails regarding updates or related information (if you opt in)
• To analyse website traffic and usage patterns
• To comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you interact with our website
• Analyse website traffic through services like Google Analytics
• Serve relevant content and improve our services

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

Third-Party Services

Amazon Associates Program

WhipperSnipper.com.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 Amazon product links on our site, Amazon may collect information about your visit and purchases. Please refer to Amazon's Privacy Policy for details on how they handle your data.

Analytics Services

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your visits. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve our site. The data collected is anonymous and includes information such as the number of visitors, where visitors come from, and the pages they visit.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website (e.g., hosting providers, email services)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
• Business Transfers: If our website is involved in a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized 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.

Your Rights

Under Australian Privacy Law, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt-out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time

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

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.

Links to Other Websites

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including Amazon.com.au. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our Contact Page.

For privacy-related complaints, you may also contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.