1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT AND HOW WE USE IT
We collect information to provide you with better services and a personalized experience. The information you provide directly to us may vary depending on your interactions with us. This may include:
Information You Provide:
Identity and Contact Details: When you create an account, contact us, or make a purchase, we collect personal details such as your name, gender, date of birth, residential and business addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and other electronic contact information.
- Transaction Information: Records of your purchases, inquiries, and complaints.
- Voluntary Information: Information you provide voluntarily through surveys, product reviews, search functions, or feedback forms.
Information We Automatically Collect:
- Technical and Browsing Data: When you visit our Website, we automatically collect your IP address, browser type, device information, and details of your interactions with the Website (e.g., pages viewed, time spent). This helps us analyze traffic, diagnose issues, and optimize your browsing experience.
How We Use Your Information:
- To process your orders and manage your account.
- To communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support.
- To send you marketing communications, newsletters, alerts, surveys, and invitations to events or new product launches—only with your explicit consent.
- To conduct promotional and marketing activities.
- To perform market research and analysis to improve our products and services.
- To ensure the security of the Website and prevent fraud.
- To comply with legal obligations.
2. HOW WE SHARE AND TRANSFER YOUR INFORMATION
We collect information to provide you with better services and a personalized experience. The information you provide directly to us may vary depending on your interactions with us. This may include:
Service Providers:
We engage trusted third parties to assist in our operations, such as:
- Payment processors (we do not store full credit card details).
- Logistics partners for product delivery.
- Cloud service and data analytics providers for hosting and data analysis.
- Marketing agencies (only with your consent).
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
- International Transfers: Your information may be transferred to and processed in locations outside Australia (e.g., mainland China, Hong Kong). We ensure such transfers comply with Australian privacy laws through contractual safeguards.
3. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES
We use cookies and similar technologies to ensure the Website functions properly and to personalize your experience.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you browse our Website. They remember your preferences (e.g., username, language) and improve your experience.
Types of Cookies:
- Essential: Required for core functionalities like login and navigation.
- Performance: Help us analyze Website usage.
- Functional: Remember your preferences (e.g., language or region).
- Advertising: Used for targeted ads (with your consent).
Managing Cookies:
You can disable cookies via your browser settings, but this may affect Website functionality.
4. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of your data.
- Opt-Out of Marketing: Unsubscribe via links in our emails or contact us directly.
- Withdraw Consent or Request Deletion: Where permitted by law, you may withdraw consent or request deletion of your data.
- Complaints: Contact us first; if unresolved, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
5. DATA SECURITY RETENTION, AND CONTACT US
Security Measures:
We implement technical and organizational measures (e.g., SSL encryption) to protect your data from unauthorized access or misuse.
Data Retention:
We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or to comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax records for 7 years).
Policy Updates:
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page, and you may be notified via email where appropriate.
Contact Us:
For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, contact our Privacy Team:
- Email: mkt@youthit.com.au
- Postal Address: 11 Mummery Street, Mount Waverley, VIC 3149, Australia
Thank you for taking the time to read our Privacy Policy.