Privacy Policy

Introduction

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

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

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

• Fill out our contact form
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Participate in surveys or promotions
• Send us an email or message

This information may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide in your message.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and your visit, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on those pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of your visit

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
• Send you newsletters and updates (if you've subscribed)
• Improve our website and content
• Analyse website traffic and user behaviour
• Protect against fraudulent or illegal activity
• Comply with legal obligations

Affiliate Links and Third-Party Services

Our website contains affiliate links to third-party websites, including Amazon.com.au. When you click on these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Please note that these third-party websites have their own privacy policies, and we have no responsibility or liability for their content or activities. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Amazon Associates Programme

CheapLaptop.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. Amazon may collect information about your purchases and browsing activity according to their own privacy policy.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website (e.g., hosting providers, email services)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property

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.

Your Rights

Under Australian Privacy Law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

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 so we can take appropriate action.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@cheaplaptop.au
• Contact Form: www.cheaplaptop.au/contact.html