Privacy policy
Last updated: 22 August 2026
The Little Corner Shop Online ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your choices. We handle personal information in line with applicable privacy laws, including the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), and where relevant US state privacy laws for customers in the United States.
Information we collect
When you visit our store, place an order, or contact us, we may collect:
- Contact details: name, email address, shipping and billing address, phone number.
- Order information: items purchased, order value, and order history.
- Payment information: processed securely by our payment providers. We do not store full card numbers.
- Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and similar analytics data collected through cookies and similar technologies.
How we use your information
We use your information to:
- Process and deliver your orders and send order updates;
- Provide customer support and respond to your enquiries;
- Send marketing communications where you have opted in (you can unsubscribe at any time);
- Detect and prevent fraud and secure our store;
- Meet our legal and tax obligations.
Sharing your information
We share personal information only as needed to run our store, including with:
- Fulfilment and shipping partners who dispatch and deliver your order (this may include overseas suppliers who ship items directly to you);
- Payment providers who process your payment;
- Service providers such as our e-commerce platform (Shopify), analytics, and email tools;
- Authorities where required by law.
We do not sell your personal information.
International transfers
Because some of our suppliers and service providers are located overseas, your information (such as your name and shipping address) may be disclosed to and stored by recipients outside Australia (including the United States and other countries) in order to fulfil your order.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the store, remember your cart, understand how the store is used, and support marketing. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect how the store works.
Data retention
We keep personal information only for as long as needed to fulfil the purposes described here, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Your choices and rights
You may:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you;
- Ask us to correct or update your information;
- Ask us to delete your information, where we are not required to keep it;
- Opt out of marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link or by contacting us.
To make a request, email hello@thelittlecornershop.online. We may need to verify your identity first.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from misuse, loss, and unauthorised access. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children
Our store is not intended for children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page with an updated date.
Contact us
If you have questions or a privacy complaint, contact:
The Little Corner Shop Online