This Privacy Policy explains how The Piercing Urge ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores, and shares your personal information when you interact with us online or in-store, in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other applicable privacy laws.
By using our website or providing your information to us in-store, you agree to the terms of this policy.
Online Purchases & Website Use
When you visit or make a purchase from our website, we collect:
We use your information to:
We never sell your personal data.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us.
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In Store Consent Forms & Procedure Records
When you have a piercing or procedure in our studio, Victorian law requires us to collect and keep certain personal details. This is separate from online shopping.
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We retain consent forms and procedure records indefinitely (longer than the Victorian legal minimum of 5 years).
You automatically receive a copy by email when completing your form. If you need another copy, you may request it; we will only provide it if you can prove your identity matches the details on the form. We will not provide access to anyone else’s records.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information using secure digital storage, restricted staff access, and trusted providers. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is ever 100% secure.
Changes To This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The current version will always be available on our website.
Contact Us
For any questions about this policy, to access your information, request changes, or to make a complaint, please contact:
The Piercing Urge
[Re: Privacy Compliance Officer]
1st Floor 206 Commercial Rd, Prahran VIC 3181, Australia
admin@thepiercingurge.com.au
You also have the right to complain to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) or your local privacy regulator.