Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how solarmosaices.com collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our Paper Doll Diary: Dress Up DIY website and services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us:
- Contact details when you reach out through our contact form
- Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
- Any other information you choose to provide
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Device information
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Provide and maintain our services
- Respond to your enquiries and support requests
- Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
- Improve our website and user experience
- Analyze usage patterns and trends
- Comply with legal obligations
- Prevent fraud and enhance security
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Consent: When you provide explicit consent
- Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our services
- Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws
- Contract Performance: To fulfill our obligations to you
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate our website
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with mergers or acquisitions
All third parties are required to maintain confidentiality and security of your data.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary:
- Contact form data: Retained for 2 years after last contact
- Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
- Analytics data: Aggregated and retained for 26 months
- Legal records: Retained as required by Australian law
Your Rights
Under Australian Privacy Principles and GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Objection: Object to certain processing activities
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@solarmosaices.com.
Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately. Parents who believe we may have collected information from children under 13 should contact us.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication
- Employee training on data protection
- Incident response procedures
While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Australia. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
- Standard contractual clauses
- Adequacy decisions
- Privacy Shield frameworks where applicable
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Significant changes will be communicated through email or website notification. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us:
- Email: support@solarmosaices.com
- General Enquiries: info@solarmosaices.com
- Business Contact: contact@solarmosaices.com
Complaints
If you believe we have breached Australian Privacy Principles, you may lodge a complaint with:
- Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
- Website: www.oaic.gov.au
- Phone: 1300 363 992
For GDPR-related complaints, you may contact your local supervisory authority.
Cookie Management
You can manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Receive notifications before cookies are stored
Visit your browser's help section for detailed instructions.
Analytics
We use analytics services to understand website usage. These services may collect:
- Page views and session duration
- User interactions
- Technical information about devices
- Geographic location (city level)
Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated where possible.
Marketing Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, you can unsubscribe at any time by:
- Clicking the unsubscribe link in emails
- Contacting us at info@solarmosaices.com
We will process unsubscribe requests within 10 business days.