Privacy Policy
Last updated: 30 April 2026
Christian Presence Online Gift Store respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from Christian-Presence.org.
1. What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect personal information including:
- Full name
- Billing and shipping address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Account login information
- Order history
- Any information you provide when contacting us
Payment information is processed securely through third-party payment gateways such as PayPal, Stripe, or other WooCommerce payment providers.
We do not store full credit card details on our servers.
2. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Website usage data
- Cookies and analytics data
This information helps us improve the performance, functionality, and usability of our website.
3. How We Collect Information
We collect personal information when you:
- Place an order through our website
- Create an account
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact us via forms or email
- Browse or interact with our website
We may also collect information through WooCommerce plugins, analytics services, and cookies.
4. How We Use Your Information
We collect and use your personal information for purposes including:
- Processing and fulfilling orders
- Providing customer support
- Sending order updates and shipping notifications
- Managing customer accounts
- Improving our website and services
- Preventing fraud and maintaining website security
- Sending marketing emails if you have subscribed
5. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information to trusted third-party providers required to operate our online store, including:
- Payment processors
- Shipping providers
- Website hosting providers
- Email marketing services
- Analytics and technical support providers
Some providers may store or process data outside Australia.
We take reasonable steps to ensure these providers comply with appropriate privacy obligations.
We do not sell your personal information.
6. Cookies & Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enable website functionality
- Remember user preferences
- Improve user experience
- Analyse website traffic
We may use services such as Google Analytics to better understand how visitors use our website.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function properly.
7. Storage & Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.
Security measures may include:
- SSL encryption
- Secure website hosting
- Secure payment gateways
- Restricted access to customer data
Personal information is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
8. Access & Correction
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if your information is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated.
To request access or correction, please contact us using the details below.
9. Marketing Communications
If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may send you:
- Store updates
- New product announcements
- Promotions and special offers
- Faith-inspired content and inspiration
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations.
The latest version will always be available on this page.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a privacy-related enquiry, please contact us.
Christian Presence Online Gift Store
Email: [email protected]
Website: christian-presence.com
13. Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
If you are not satisfied with our response to a privacy concern, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
Website: https://www.oaic.gov.au