Privacy Policy

At ConsoleTable.au, 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.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

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

• Fill out our contact form (name, email address, message content)
• Subscribe to our newsletter (email address)
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms
• Interact with our style quiz (quiz responses are stored locally and not transmitted to our servers)

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

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

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries: When you contact us, we use your information to reply to your message.
• To send newsletters: If you subscribe, we'll send occasional updates about new guides and console table tips. You can unsubscribe at any time.
• To improve our website: We analyse usage patterns to enhance content, navigation, and user experience.
• To ensure security: We use information to detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website.

3.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., remembering your quiz progress).
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Affiliate cookies: Used by our affiliate partners (such as Amazon) to track referrals when you click product links.

3.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

4.1 Amazon Associates Program

ConsoleTable.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, Amazon may set cookies to track your activity. Please refer to Amazon's Privacy Notice for more information.

4.2 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

5. 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.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 2 years. Newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe.

7. Your Rights

Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements.
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

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

8. 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 collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including retailer sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@consoletable.au
• Contact Form: Contact Page