At Elite Nail Academy, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website, purchase products, or enrol in our courses.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using our website.

1. Information We Collect

When you purchase something from our store, as part of the buying and selling process, we collect personal information such as your name, address, and email address.

When you browse our website, we also receive information about your device, such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system. This helps us understand how users interact with our site and improve the experience.

With your permission, we may also collect information for marketing purposes, such as sending you updates about our store, new products, or special offers.

2. Consent

When you provide us with personal information to complete a transaction, create an account, or arrange for a delivery, you consent to our collecting and using it for that specific reason only.

If we ask for your personal information for marketing purposes, we will either ask you directly for your expressed consent or provide you with the opportunity to opt out.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at [email protected] or by updating your preferences via your account.

3. Disclosure

We may disclose your personal information if we are required by law to do so, or if you violate our Terms of Service.

4. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to process payments and manage certain aspects of our website. These providers have their own privacy policies, and we recommend reviewing them to understand how your personal information is handled.

For example, payment information is processed through WooCommerce and third-party payment gateways like PayPal or Stripe. These services comply with PCI-DSS standards to ensure your information is handled securely.

Your data may be stored in locations outside Australia, and if so, it will be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions.

5. Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information and follow industry best practices to ensure it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered, or destroyed.

Your payment information is encrypted using SSL technology and is stored securely by third-party providers.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to track your preferences and usage of our website. This helps us provide a more personalised experience. You may choose to opt out of cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your experience on our website.

7. Age of Consent

By using this site, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence or that you have obtained the consent of a parent or guardian if you are a minor.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Any changes will take effect immediately upon posting. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through the website or via email.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].

10. Cookie Consent Management with Real Cookie Banner

To help manage your privacy preferences and ensure compliance with relevant data protection laws, we use a tool called Real Cookie Banner on our website.

Real Cookie Banner is a consent management platform that allows us to inform you about the cookies and tracking technologies we use and to give you the choice to accept or decline them. This includes cookies used for functionality, performance, analytics, and personalised advertising.

When you first visit our website, you’ll see a banner asking you to accept or manage your cookie preferences. Your choices are stored securely and respected on future visits. You can update or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link available in the footer of our website.

Using Real Cookie Banner helps us:

• Ensure that only essential cookies load before consent is given

• Comply with Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) and GDPR requirements

• Give you control over your personal data in a clear and accessible way

For more information about how cookies work on our site, please see Section 6: Cookies.