Effective Date: 2 January 2025
Welcome to theecofriendlylife.com (referred to henceforth as “we”, “our”, “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a positive experience while you use our website. This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data and your rights regarding this data.
By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information from you when you interact with our website in the following ways:
Personal Information
- Comments: When you leave a comment on our website, we collect the data you provide, including your name, email address, and the content of the comment.
- Contact Information: If you contact us via email (support@theecofriendlylife.com) or through our contact forms, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, and any other details you include in your message.
- Newsletter Subscription: If you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your name and email address.
Usage Data
- We collect data about how you interact with our website. This includes your IP address, browser type, device type, the pages you visit, the time spent on the site, and your actions on our site. We collect this data using cookies and similar technologies (see below).
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
- To provide and improve our services: To respond to your inquiries, manage comments, and deliver the best possible experience on our website.
- To personalize your experience: We may use your data to provide content and advertisements tailored to your preferences.
- To communicate with you: We may send you emails about our products, services, and blog posts that may interest you. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails.
- For analytics: We use data to analyze how users interact with our website, improve our content, and ensure our website functions effectively.
- Affiliate Marketing: We may receive compensation if you purchase products through affiliate links. This does not affect the price you pay.
How We Use Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help us analyze how our website is used, provide personalized content, and improve user experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and for you to use certain features, such as leaving comments or navigating the site.
- Performance Cookies: We use these cookies to analyze user interactions with our website. This helps us improve the performance of the site. For example, Google Analytics collects data about how visitors interact with our website, including what pages they visit and how long they stay on the site.
- Advertising Cookies: We may use cookies from third-party advertisers to display personalized ads based on your browsing behavior. These cookies allow us to track which ads you’ve seen and whether you’ve clicked on them.
- Social Media Cookies: These cookies allow you to share content from our site on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze usage data on our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to track user interactions with our website, which allows us to understand user behavior and improve our site.
- Opt-out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On or adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
How to Manage Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can disable or delete cookies at any time. Please note that some features of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
How We Protect Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, please note that no data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your data.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or servicing you. These include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking.
- Email Marketing Platforms: If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email may be processed by our email service provider.
- Affiliate Partners: If you click on an affiliate link, your activity may be tracked by our affiliate marketing partners to attribute any purchases or commissions.
We require these third-party providers to implement appropriate security measures and use your data only for the purposes for which we have contracted them.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., if we need to keep it for legal purposes).
- Opt-out of Marketing: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.
- Cookies: You can manage cookies through your browser settings or use tools like the Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-On.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
International Data Transfers
If you are located outside of Australia, please be aware that your data may be transferred to, and stored on, servers located in other countries (e.g., the United States). By using our website, you consent to such transfers.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy and Cookie Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us at: