PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated:1 February 2026

1. Introduction

HistorySmiths Pty Ltd respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This policy explains how we collect, use, and store personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.

2. Personal information we collect

We may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Postal address

  • Order and purchase details

  • Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)

We do not store full credit card details.

3. How we collect information

We collect personal information when you:

  • Place an order

  • Contact us

  • Use our website (via cookies and analytics)

4. How we use your information

We use personal information to:

  • Process and fulfil orders

  • Communicate with customers

  • Provide customer support

  • Meet legal and accounting obligations

We do not sell or trade personal information.

5. Third-party services

Our website is hosted on Squarespace.

We also use third-party services for:

  • Payment processing

  • Shipping and order fulfilment

  • Website analytics

These providers only access information necessary to perform their services.

6. Overseas disclosure

Your information may be stored or processed by service providers located outside Australia.

We take reasonable steps to ensure overseas recipients comply with privacy standards consistent with Australian law.

7. Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Enable website functionality

  • Analyse website traffic and performance

You can disable cookies via your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

8. Data security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

9. Access & correction

You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information by contacting us at bookstore@historysmiths.com.au

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The current version will always be available on our website.

11. Contact

For privacy enquiries or complaints, contact: enq@historysmiths.com.au