Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

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

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect includes:

Personal Data

When you voluntarily contact us via our contact form, you may provide us with personally identifiable information such as your name and email address. We only collect this information when you choose to provide it to us.

Derivative Data

Our servers may automatically collect information when you access our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the website. This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to:

  • Help remember your preferences
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Improve our website and services
  • Deliver relevant advertising through third-party services

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect about you to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Improve our website content and user experience
  • Analyse website traffic and usage patterns
  • Send you newsletters or marketing communications (only if you have opted in)
  • Protect against fraudulent or illegal activity

Third-Party Services

Amazon Associates Program

BestGumBoots.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 links on our site, Amazon may collect information about you in accordance with their own privacy policy.

Analytics

We may use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our website. These services may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. For more information about how Google collects and uses data, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.

Disclosure of Your Information

We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations:

  • By Law or to Protect Rights: If we believe the release of information is necessary to respond to legal process or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition.
  • Third-Party Service Providers: With third parties that perform services for us, such as hosting, analytics, and email delivery.

Security of Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the information you provide to us, please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the security of any information transmitted over the Internet.

Your Rights Under Australian Privacy Law

Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, you have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
  • Request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances
  • Opt out of receiving marketing communications from us

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

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

BestGumBoots.com.au
Email: hello@bestgumboots.com.au
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia