At Aussie Ascension, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how Aussie Ascension ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you visit our website (www.aussieascension.com) or interact with our services, including our use of Google Ads for advertising. This policy complies with the Australian Privacy Act 1988, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Economic Area (EEA), and other applicable privacy laws.
 

1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you interact with our website or services:

Personal Information: Information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, phone number, or other details when you fill out forms, make purchases, or contact us.
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on our site.
Cookies and Device Identifiers: We and our third-party partners, including Google, use cookies, web beacons, and device identifiers to track your online behavior, serve personalized ads, and analyze website performance. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us enhance your experience.
Location Data: We may collect general location information (e.g., city or region) based on your IP address to tailor content and ads.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:

Service Delivery: To process transactions, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support.
Personalized Advertising: We use Google Ads to display advertisements across the internet, including on Google Search, YouTube, and other websites in Google’s display network. These ads may be based on your previous interactions with our website or your online behavior, as tracked by Google and other third-party vendors.
Analytics and Improvement: To analyze website usage, improve our services, and enhance user experience using tools like Google Analytics.
Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, such as those under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 or GDPR.

3. Use of Cookies and Device Identifiers
We and our third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies and device identifiers to recognize your device across different websites and platforms. These technologies help us serve more relevant ads and analyze the performance of our advertising campaigns. Specifically:

Google Ads: Google uses advertising cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other sites on the internet. This includes remarketing, which allows us to show ads to users who have previously visited our website.
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about website usage, such as pages visited and time spent on our site.
Other Third-Party Cookies: We may use additional third-party services (e.g., social media platforms) that place cookies on your device to enhance functionality or track ad performance.
For more details, please review our Cookie Policy.
 

4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with third parties under the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We share data with trusted third parties, such as Google, Shopify, or payment processors, to perform services like ad delivery, website hosting, or payment processing.
Google Ads: We share data with Google to deliver personalized ads and measure ad campaign performance. Google’s use of your data is governed by its Privacy Policy.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, respond to government requests, or protect our rights and safety.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to a new entity, with prior notice provided.

5. Your Choices and Rights
You have control over your personal information and how it is used:

Opting Out of Personalized Ads: You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings page or the Network Advertising Initiative’s opt-out page. You can also adjust your device settings to control the use of device identifiers.
Cookie Preferences: Adjust your cookie preferences by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer or managing your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Access and Correction: You can request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us at team@aussieascension.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe, subject to legal restrictions.
Withdraw Consent: For EEA residents, you can withdraw consent for data processing or opt out of targeted advertising at any time by updating your preferences via our Cookie Settings or contacting us.

6. Consent for EEA, UK, and Swiss Users
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we comply with Google’s EU User Consent Policy and the GDPR. We obtain your consent before using your personal data for personalized advertising or placing cookies on your device, where required by law. You will see a consent banner when you first visit our website, explaining how cookies are used and linking to this Privacy Policy and our Cookie Policy. You can manage your consent preferences at any time via the Cookie Settings link in our website footer or by visiting Google’s Business Data Responsibility page.
 

7. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information, including using secure socket layer (SSL) technology and encryption for sensitive data like payment information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
 

8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Australia, including the United States, where our service providers (e.g., Google, Shopify) operate. For EEA residents, we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses under GDPR, to protect your data during international transfers.
 

9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or applications. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
 

10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
 

11. Updates 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 notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised effective date.
 

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

Email: eam@aussieascension.com

For EEA residents, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer at team@aussieascension.com or lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.