Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit Gentle Monster Australia.

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when you use our website, make a purchase, create an account, or contact us. This may include:

Personal Information

Automatically Collected Information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various business purposes, including:

Marketing Communications: We will only send you marketing emails if you have opted in to receive them. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our business, including:

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal processes, such as:

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security measures include:

Important: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about how you use our website.

Types of Cookies We Use

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Correction

Marketing Preferences

Australian Privacy Rights

Under Australian privacy laws, you have the right to:

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Generally, we retain:

8. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Australia, including the United States and other countries where our service providers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during international transfers.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Your continued use of our website after changes have been posted constitutes acceptance of the updated privacy policy.

11. Contact Information

Privacy Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry

Mailing Address:
Gentle Monster Australia
Privacy Officer
742 Madison Avenue, Suite 5
New York, NY 10065, USA

Response Time: We aim to respond to privacy inquiries within 7 business days.

Complaints: If you believe we have not handled your personal information in accordance with this privacy policy or Australian privacy laws, you may file a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.