Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st September 2025

Last Updated: 1st September 2025

Colman Collective Pty Ltd (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://darrenwhitiker.com (“Site”), and any services we provide.

By using our Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information

Name

Email address

Mailing address

Phone number

Payment information (e.g., credit/debit card details, billing address)

1.2 Non-Personal Information

IP address

Browser type and version

Device type

Usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Process transactions and deliver products or services.

Respond to inquiries, support requests, and customer service.

Send periodic emails, including updates, promotional offers, or other information.

Analyse usage trends to improve our Site and services.

Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.

3. Legal Basis & Your Rights (Australian Privacy Act 1988 & APPs)

Depending on whether we are classified as an “APP entity,” the following rights and obligations apply under the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs):

We operate in compliance with the APPs, covering:

collection, use, and disclosure of personal information

openness, access, and correction rights

cross-border disclosure of personal data

quality and security of personal data   

You have the right to:

Access your personal information

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

Object to or restrict processing where applicable

Lodge a complaint with us — email us — or with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner   

4. Overseas Disclosure of Information

When we share your personal information with overseas service providers (e.g., payment systems, email platforms), we take reasonable steps to ensure that these providers protect your data in line with the APPs. We will inform you, if practical, of which countries your personal information may be disclosed to  .

5. Data Retention & Security

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected.

We implement a range of reasonable security measures, including secure servers, encrypted payment processes, and access controls.

Although we strive to ensure the safety of your information, no electronic transmission or storage method is completely secure  .

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and monitor Site usage.

A cookie is a small data file stored on your device.

You can disable cookies or receive alerts through your browser settings.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may include links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.

Please review their individual privacy policies before sharing personal information.

8. Complaints & Dispute Resolution

If you have concerns about how your data is handled or want to submit a complaint, please contact us directly (see “Contact Us” below).

If unresolved, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)   .

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover any data was collected from a child under this age, it will be promptly deleted.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in data practices or legal obligations (including upcoming privacy reforms in Australia). Changes will be effective upon posting. Continued use of our Site constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy  .

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Colman Collective Pty Ltd

Email: [email protected]

12. Optional—Layered Privacy Notice

We recommend using a layered approach for transparency—provide a short summary at point-of-collection (e.g., checkout pages or forms), with a link to this full policy. This approach is supported by the Victorian Information Commissioner  .