Privacy Policy

vet-n-pet DIRECT is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information. This Privacy Policy has been created in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and also incorporates requirements relevant to customers in other jurisdictions, including the European Union (GDPR).

We recognise that your privacy is very important to you and that you have a right to control your personal information. Unless you give us explicit consent to act otherwise, the following policies will govern how we (“vet-n-pet DIRECT”) handle your personal information and safeguard your privacy.


Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you place an order, register an account, or request catalogues/marketing material, you may provide us with personal information such as your:

  • Name
  • Billing and shipping address
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Payment information (including credit card numbers)

Without this information we may not be able to fulfil your order or provide the services you have requested.

Automatically Collected Device Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • Web browser type and version
  • IP address and time zone
  • Cookies installed on your device
  • Pages or products you view
  • Websites or search terms that referred you to the Site
  • Your interactions with our Site and digital marketing

We collect this “Device Information” using:

  • Cookies – small data files placed on your device. Learn more and how to disable: www.allaboutcookies.org.
  • Log files – tracking actions such as IP address, browser type, ISP, referring/exit pages, and timestamps.
  • Web beacons, tags, pixels – electronic files recording how you browse the Site.

How We Use Your Information

  • Process and fulfil your orders, including payment processing, shipping, and providing invoices/order confirmations.
  • Communicate with you about your orders, inquiries, or support requests.
  • Screen orders and device information for potential risk or fraud.
  • With your consent, send marketing communications (email, catalogues, brochures) about our products or services. All emails include an unsubscribe link.
  • Improve and personalise your shopping experience online, in our call centre, or warehouse.
  • Deliver targeted advertisements or marketing communications we believe may be of interest to you.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, swap, trade, or rent your personal information. We share information with trusted third parties in limited circumstances:

  • Shopify – Our store is hosted on Shopify Inc., which provides the e-commerce platform and processes data. Learn more: Shopify Privacy Policy.
  • Service providers – Shipping carriers, payment processors, anti-fraud providers, and vendors, only where necessary to fulfil your order or service.
  • Analytics and advertising partners – e.g., Google Analytics (opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out) and advertising platforms (Facebook, Bing, Google).
  • Legal compliance – To comply with applicable laws, regulations, subpoenas, or lawful information requests.

We may also share de-identified (non-personal) information such as click activity for statistical or service improvement purposes.


Behavioural Advertising

We use your information for personalised advertising. To opt out:


International Data Transfers

Some uses of your information involve transfer outside of Australia, primarily to the United States and Canada, where Shopify and other service providers are located. From time to time, we may also disclose information to other jurisdictions, for example international shipping agencies for overseas customers.


Your Rights

Australia

You can contact us to request access to or correction of personal information we hold about you. This is free, unless an exception under APPs applies.

European Union/EEA Residents

You have the right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal information. We process your information to fulfil contracts (e.g., orders) or for legitimate business interests. Your information may be transferred outside Europe, including to Canada and the US.


Data Retention

We retain your Order Information for our records unless and until you ask us to delete it.


Do Not Track

Please note we do not alter our data collection practices when we receive a “Do Not Track” signal from your browser.


Security

We take considerable effort to ensure the security of your personal information.

  • All logins and transmissions are protected by 128-Bit SSL encryption (the same level used by online banks).
  • Stored data is protected by secure passwords, restricted user log-ons, and physical security precautions.
  • Our databases are monitored around the clock.
  • Employees and data processors are obliged to respect confidentiality.

However, we cannot be held responsible for unauthorised access or for any loss, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of personal information you submit to us.


Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices, or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.


Contact Us

For more information about our privacy practices, or if you would like to make a complaint, please contact us: