Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 2026

We take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and what rights you have. We've tried to make this as clear and straightforward as possible.

By using our site, you're agreeing to this Privacy Policy. If you have questions, just ask—we're here.

1. Who We Are & What Law Applies

Made Quiet ("we", "us", or "our") is an Australian business based in New South Wales. We comply with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the 13 Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), which set out how we must handle your personal information.

If you're concerned about how we handle your data or want to make a complaint, you can contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect information in a few different ways:

a) Information You Give Us Directly:

When you shop with us, create an account, or get in touch, you might provide:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Billing and shipping addresses
  • Phone number
  • Payment details (credit card info, etc.)
  • Date of birth (if we need to verify you're over 16)
  • Any other info you share when contacting us

b) Information We Collect Automatically:

When you browse the site, we collect technical data like:

  • IP address
  • Device type (phone, tablet, desktop)
  • Browser and operating system
  • Pages you visit and actions you take (like adding items to your cart)
  • How you found us (e.g., from Google or another site)
  • Date and time of your visit
  • Cookie data (more on that below)

c) Information from Third Parties:

Sometimes we receive information about you from:

  • Payment processors (like Stripe)
  • Shipping providers
  • Social media platforms (if you interact with us there)
  • Marketing and analytics tools (like Google Analytics or Meta Pixel)

3. How We Use Your Information

Here's what we do with the information we collect:

a) To Process Your Orders:

We use your details to complete purchases, arrange shipping, and send order confirmations. This means sharing your info with payment processors (Stripe) and shipping companies (Australia Post, etc.).

b) To Provide Customer Support:

If you reach out with questions or issues, we use your contact details to help you out.

c) To Improve the Site:

We analyse how people use the site so we can make it better—fixing bugs, improving navigation, that sort of thing.

d) To Send You Marketing (Only With Your Consent):

Under Australian spam laws, we can only send you marketing emails if you've opted in. You can unsubscribe anytime by clicking the link at the bottom of any email or contacting us directly at hello@madequiet.co.

We won't add you to our marketing list just because you made a purchase—you need to actively opt in.

e) To Comply with the Law:

Sometimes we're required to use or share your information to comply with legal obligations, court orders, or regulatory requests.

4. Who We Share Your Information With

We don't sell your personal information. Ever.

But we do share it with trusted partners who help us run the business:

a) Service Providers:

These are the third parties we work with:

  • Shopify (our e-commerce platform)
  • Stripe (payment processing)
  • Australia Post / courier services (shipping)
  • Email service providers (for newsletters and transactional emails)
  • Google Analytics / Meta Pixel (website analytics and advertising, if applicable)

All of these providers are required to handle your information securely and only use it for the purposes we've agreed to.

b) Legal Requirements:

We may disclose your information if required by law, or to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect our rights or property
  • Investigate potential fraud or misuse of the site
  • Protect the safety of users or the public

c) Business Transfers:

If Made Quiet is acquired, merges with another company, or sells assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. If this happens, we'll let you know via email or a notice on the site.

5. How Long We Keep Your Information

We only keep your personal information as long as we need it. Here's a rough guide:

  • Order information: 7 years (required for tax and accounting purposes under Australian law)
  • Marketing lists: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Analytics data: Typically anonymised after 26 months
  • Customer support records: Until resolved, then archived or deleted

If you want us to delete your information sooner, just ask. We'll do it unless we're legally required to keep it.

6. How We Protect Your Information

We take data security seriously and use industry-standard measures to protect your information:

  • SSL encryption for secure data transmission
  • Secure payment gateways (we don't store full credit card details)
  • Firewalls and monitoring systems to prevent unauthorised access
  • Restricted access to personal information—only employees and service providers who need it can access it

That said, no system is 100% secure. While we do everything we can to protect your data, we can't guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Breaches

If we experience a data breach that's likely to result in serious harm to you, we'll notify you and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) as required under the Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme.

We'll let you know:

  • What happened
  • What information was involved
  • What we're doing about it
  • What you can do to protect yourself

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our site uses cookies—small text files stored on your device that help us:

  • Remember your preferences and cart items
  • Understand how people use the site
  • Deliver relevant ads (if applicable)

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential cookies: Necessary for the site to function (e.g., keeping items in your cart)
  • Performance cookies: Help us see which pages are popular so we can improve the site
  • Marketing cookies: Allow us to show relevant ads based on your browsing (if you've consented)

You can manage cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect how the site works.

If you're in Australia, you can learn more about cookies and your rights at www.oaic.gov.au.

9. Your Rights

Under Australian privacy law, you have the following rights:

a) Access:
You can ask to see what personal information we hold about you.

b) Correction:
If any of your information is wrong or outdated, you can ask us to fix it.

c) Erasure:
You can request that we delete your information (unless we're legally required to keep it).

d) Restrict Processing:
In some cases, you can ask us to limit how we use your information.

e) Data Portability:
You can request a copy of your information in a common digital format.

f) Object to Marketing:
You can opt out of marketing emails anytime—just hit "unsubscribe" or contact us.

g) Complain:
If you're not happy with how we've handled your information, you can lodge a complaint with us or with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@madequiet.co—we'll respond within a reasonable timeframe.

10. Children's Privacy

Our site is not intended for anyone under 16. We don't knowingly collect information from children. If we discover we've collected information from someone under 16, we'll delete it immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

If you're accessing our site from outside Australia, your information may be transferred to and processed in Australia, where our servers and service providers are located.

By using the site, you're consenting to this transfer. Please note that Australia's data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

12. Third-Party Links

Our site may link to other websites (like social media or partner sites). We're not responsible for how those sites handle your information—they have their own privacy policies. Check them out before sharing any personal details.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in how we operate or to comply with new laws. When we do, we'll update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page.

If there are significant changes, we'll let you know via email or a notice on the site. It's worth checking back occasionally to stay informed.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or want to exercise any of your privacy rights, get in touch:

Made Quiet
Email: hello@madequiet.co

We'll respond as soon as we can.