Privacy policy
Last updated: January 19, 2026
Declassified Archives ("we", "our", "us") operates this website and online store (the “Services”) to provide customers with products, information, and a secure online shopping experience. Our store is hosted on Shopify, which provides the ecommerce platform that allows us to sell our products and services.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, use our Services, make a purchase, or otherwise communicate with us.
By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
Personal Information We Collect
When we refer to “personal information”, we mean information that identifies you or could reasonably be used to identify you.
Depending on how you interact with our Services, we may collect the following types of personal information:
• Name
• Email address
• Billing and shipping address
• Phone number
• Payment details (processed securely through payment providers)
• Order and transaction history
• Account login details (if an account is created)
• Communications you send to us
• Device information such as IP address, browser type, and device identifiers
• Website usage data including pages visited and interactions with our website
We do not collect sensitive personal information unless required to provide our Services.
How We Collect Personal Information
We may collect personal information:
• Directly from you when you place an order, contact us, subscribe to updates, or create an account
• Automatically when you use our website through cookies and analytics tools
• From third-party service providers such as Shopify, payment processors, or marketing platforms
• From marketing or advertising partners
How We Use Your Personal Information
We use personal information for the following purposes:
Providing Services
To process orders, manage accounts, provide customer support, and deliver products.
Order Fulfilment
To process payments, arrange shipping, handle returns, and provide order updates.
Improving Our Services
To analyse website usage and improve the functionality and customer experience of our website.
Marketing Communications
To send marketing emails or promotional offers where permitted by law. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.
Security and Fraud Prevention
To detect fraudulent activity, protect our website, and maintain the security of our systems.
Legal Compliance
To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
How We Share Personal Information
We may share your personal information with trusted third parties where necessary to operate our business, including:
• Shopify (our ecommerce platform)
• Payment processing providers
• Shipping and fulfilment partners
• Marketing and advertising platforms
• Website analytics providers
• IT and cloud service providers
These service providers are only permitted to use personal information as necessary to provide services on our behalf.
We may also disclose personal information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
Shopify
Our store is hosted on Shopify. Shopify stores your data on secure servers and provides the ecommerce infrastructure for our Services.
Information you provide may be processed by Shopify and its service providers in order to operate and improve the Services.
You can read Shopify’s Privacy Policy here:
https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyse website traffic, and support marketing activities.
You can control cookie settings through your browser. However, disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the website function.
International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers may store or process personal information outside Australia. This may include servers located in the United States, Canada, or other countries.
By using our Services, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Australia.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
Your Rights
Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:
• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Request deletion of personal information where appropriate
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices or legal requirements.
The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us at:
Shopify
contact@declassifiedarchives.com