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Privacy Policy

Print Geek Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Print Geek collects, uses, stores, shares and protects personal information when customers use our website, place orders, contact us, create accounts or use our print services.

Privacy and order processing

We collect information needed to process orders, provide support, arrange shipping, complete print services and communicate with customers. In some cases, information may need to be shared with suppliers or third parties to complete an order.

Quick overview

How we handle customer information

We only collect and use information for reasonable business purposes connected with orders, accounts, support, communication, website operation and legal requirements.

Orders

Order processing

We collect customer, billing, shipping and order details so we can process purchases, arrange delivery and provide support.

Suppliers

Third-party order completion

Where required, we may provide relevant order or delivery details to suppliers, couriers, manufacturers or service providers so an order can be completed.

Uploads

Artwork and files

For print services, we may collect uploaded artwork, print files and order instructions needed to produce, check or support the order.

Security

Reasonable protection

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.

Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

This Privacy Policy applies to Print Geek and the website located at printgeek.com.au.

For privacy-related enquiries, please contact us using the contact details published on this website.

2. Purpose of This Policy

This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store and protect personal information when you interact with Print Geek, including when you browse our website, create an account, place an order, contact us, upload files, request support or subscribe to communications.

This policy should be read together with our Terms and Conditions, Cookies Policy, Shipping & Tracking, Returns & Refunds and Warranty pages.

3. What Personal Information We Collect

The types of personal information we may collect include:

  • name, business name and contact person details
  • email address and phone number
  • billing address and shipping address
  • order details, product selections and purchase history
  • customer account details and login-related information
  • support enquiries, messages, notes and communication history
  • uploaded artwork, files, logos, design instructions and print-related files
  • payment status and transaction references
  • shipping, courier and tracking information
  • technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information and website usage data
  • marketing preferences and subscription status

We generally do not need sensitive personal information. Please do not send sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for your enquiry or required by law.

4. How We Collect Personal Information

We may collect personal information when you:

  • visit or use our website
  • create or log into a customer account
  • place an order
  • submit a contact form or support request
  • send us an email or message
  • upload artwork, files or product information
  • subscribe to updates or marketing communications
  • interact with our website, forms, checkout, analytics or advertising tools

Where practical, we collect information directly from you. We may also receive limited information from payment providers, shipping providers, suppliers, analytics services or other service providers connected with an order or enquiry.

5. Why We Collect and Use Personal Information

We collect and use personal information for purposes including:

  • processing and fulfilling orders
  • creating and managing customer accounts
  • arranging shipping, courier bookings, tracking and delivery
  • communicating about orders, support requests and product enquiries
  • producing print services from customer-supplied artwork or files
  • providing product support, warranty support and troubleshooting assistance
  • processing returns, refunds, replacement requests or warranty claims
  • checking compatibility, order details or technical requirements
  • responding to contact form submissions and customer messages
  • maintaining business records, invoices and transaction history
  • improving our website, product information, customer support and services
  • sending marketing communications where permitted or consented to
  • detecting fraud, misuse, security issues or unlawful activity
  • meeting legal, tax, accounting, regulatory and compliance obligations

6. Sharing Information with Suppliers and Third Parties to Complete Orders

In some cases, we are required to provide relevant customer, order, delivery or product information to suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, couriers, freight providers, repair agents, warranty providers or other third parties so that an order, delivery, support request, warranty claim, repair, replacement or service can be completed.

Examples include:

  • providing delivery details to couriers, freight companies or shipping platforms
  • providing order or product details to a supplier for direct dispatch or special-order fulfilment
  • providing customer or machine information to a manufacturer or authorised service provider for warranty support
  • providing artwork or file information to a production partner where needed to complete a print service
  • providing relevant order details to payment, accounting, fraud prevention, tax or compliance service providers

We only provide the information reasonably required for the relevant purpose.

7. Payment Information

Payments may be processed by third-party payment providers. Print Geek does not intentionally store full card numbers or full payment credentials on our website where a secure payment gateway is used.

We may receive and store payment status, transaction references, order totals, refund records and invoice information needed for order processing, accounting, support and legal requirements.

8. Shipping and Courier Information

To deliver orders, we may provide relevant personal information to Australia Post, StarTrack, courier companies, freight providers, shipping platforms, fulfilment partners or suppliers involved in dispatch.

This may include your name, business name, delivery address, phone number, email address, order contents, parcel information and delivery instructions.

9. Uploaded Artwork, Files and Print Service Information

If you upload artwork, logos, files or other print information, we collect and use those files to review, produce, troubleshoot, support or complete your order.

Where needed, uploaded files may be shared with production partners, suppliers or service providers involved in completing the order. You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to upload and use any artwork or files you provide.

10. Contact Forms and Support Enquiries

When you contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, order number, product details, enquiry type, message content and any files, photos or screenshots you provide.

We use this information to respond to your enquiry, provide customer support, assess warranty or return issues, and keep reasonable records of customer communication.

11. Customer Accounts

If you create an account, we may store account details such as your name, email address, billing address, shipping address, order history, account preferences and login-related information.

You are responsible for keeping your account login details secure and for ensuring your account information is accurate and up to date.

12. Marketing Communications

We may send marketing communications where you have subscribed, consented, purchased from us, or where otherwise permitted by law.

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us. Transactional emails about orders, accounts, support, warranties, shipping or service matters may still be sent where required.

13. Cookies, Analytics and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, advertising tags and similar technologies to operate the website, remember preferences, improve performance, understand traffic, measure marketing and support ecommerce functionality.

This may involve tools such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Ads, ecommerce tracking, security tools, caching tools and other website technologies.

For more information, please read our Cookies Policy.

14. Who We May Share Information With

We may share personal information with third parties where reasonably required for business, operational, legal, support or order-completion purposes. This may include:

  • payment processors and fraud prevention providers
  • couriers, freight providers and shipping platforms
  • suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and direct-dispatch partners
  • print production partners where needed for print services
  • warranty providers, repair agents and technical support providers
  • website hosting, email, CRM, form, security, analytics and IT service providers
  • accountants, bookkeepers, tax advisers and professional advisers
  • government, regulatory, enforcement or legal bodies where required or authorised by law

We do not sell customer personal information to advertisers.

15. Overseas Disclosure

Some service providers, suppliers, software platforms or technology providers may store, process or access information from outside Australia.

Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to use reputable providers and to ensure information is handled appropriately for the purpose for which it is provided.

16. How Long We Keep Information

We keep personal information for as long as reasonably needed for order history, warranty records, support, accounting, tax, legal, fraud prevention, dispute resolution, business record keeping and operational purposes.

Where information is no longer required, we may delete, archive, de-identify or securely destroy it where practical and lawful.

17. Security of Personal Information

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.

Security measures may include secure website hosting, access controls, password protection, SSL encryption, security plugins, email security, account permissions, backups and operational procedures.

No online system can be guaranteed completely secure. Customers should also keep account passwords secure and notify us if they suspect unauthorised access.

18. Accessing or Correcting Your Information

You may request access to personal information we hold about you or ask us to correct information that is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date.

We may need to verify your identity before providing access or making changes. In some cases, we may be legally required to retain certain records.

19. Privacy Complaints

If you have a privacy concern or complaint, please contact us first so we can review and respond to the issue.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner or another relevant privacy authority.

20. Children’s Privacy

Our website and products are intended for customers purchasing printing equipment, supplies and related products. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.

21. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version published on this website applies from the date it is posted or updated.

22. Contact

For privacy enquiries, access requests, correction requests or privacy complaints, please contact Print Geek using the contact details published on this website.

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