Privacy Policy

This privacy policy sets out how “Kwik Stix” uses and protects any information that you give us when you use this website.
We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
We may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 17 November 2018.

Who we are

Our website address is: http://kwikstix.com.au.

What personal data we collect and why we collect it

Contact forms

We keep contact form submissions for a certain period for customer service purposes. We do not use the information submitted through them for marketing purposes unless you have opted in.

Cookies

Cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (Google). Google Analytics uses cookies and JavaScript code to enable the analysis of user activity on this website. The data collected is transmitted to and stored on Google servers. Google Analytics does not identify individual users or associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. The reports provided by Google Analytics help us understand our website traffic and usage.

To learn more about the data Google collects and how it’s used please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics if you disable cookies or JavaScript but please be aware that doing so may prevent parts of this website from functioning correctly. Alternatively you can use the opt-out browser plugin provided by Google.

MailChimp and privacy consent

We use a third-party provider, MailChimp, to send newsletters to our newsletters. By subscribing to our newsletter you consent to your personal information being sent to and stored on MailChimp’s servers and to be used in accordance with MailChimp’s Privacy Policy. MailChimp is a TRUSTe endorsed company and does not sell mailing lists or email addresses. MailChimp also collects data regarding user engagement of the emails we send. This includes statistics around the opening of emails, link clicks, etc. This information helps us monitor and improve our newsletter service. You can opt-out of our newsletter at any time by clicking on the ‘unsubscribe’ link provided by MailChimp in every newsletter.

Who we share your data with

We do not share your data with anyone or company beyond those listed above without your consent.

How long we retain your data

We store a record of all form submissions indefinitely. Your data may be deleted by the site administrator.

What rights you have over your data

If you have submitted a form or opted-in to our mailing list you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Your contact information

If you have any queries re your data you can email us via info@kwikstix.com.au.

Additional information

How we protect your data

Your data is securely transferred and stored. We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

What data breach procedures we have in place

If we detect a breach, you will be contacted no later than 72 hours after we have become aware of it.