Privacy And Security

At Wideworld Direct we understand that you value your privacy and wish to have your personal information kept absolutely secure at all times. Our Privacy Policy describes how we manage your personal information and safeguard your privacy. Data is encrypted during transmission using the latest 128-Bit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology to ensure that your personal information is kept secure at all times. For further information please don’t hesitate to contact us.

The National Privacy Principles

We are bound by and comply with the National Privacy Principles as provided in the Federal Privacy Act 1988.

Collecting Personal Information About You

We only collect personal information that is necessary for us to conduct our business as an on-line provider of goods. The personal information we collect will include information you give us when you place an order for the purchase of goods that we supply. The only information we collect is that which you disclose to us about yourself when ordering on-line or when you send us an email. Please note that we will store your email address. The personal information will include your name, address and contact details and may include other personal information about individuals we collect in the course of a transaction. We may also collect information when you use our website www.wideworlddirect.com.au  Your use of the information and services available on this website will determine the information we collect about you.

Using And Disclosing Your Personal Information

We respect your privacy. Any personal information that we collect will only be used and disclosed by us so that we can provide you with the services you have requested or otherwise to conduct our business as a supplier of goods. Please be assured that we will not disclose information about you unless it is required and authorized by law, you have consented to such disclosure or for other purposes related to the primary purpose that you would reasonably expect. We may also use your personal information to provide you with information about other services offered by us. However, the only information you are obliged to give us is your name, address and payment details. If you would prefer not to receive promotional material you have the option to decline. We do not engage in unsolicited marketing telephone calls or emails. 

In most cases you may have access to your personal information that we store in accordance with National Privacy Principles. We may charge you an administration for ths service if a cost is incurred. We may refuse to release information only if by doing so would be unlawful, would have an unreasonable impact on other people’s privacy, or under other legal circumstances. If we refuse your request, we will give you a reason.

Correcting Your Personal Information 

You may request to amend any personal information about you that we are holding that is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date.

Securing And Storing Your Personal Information 

We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of the information you provide us and we will take all reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized use or alteration. In the course conducting our business, personal information may be stored both electronically (on our computer system) and in hard copy form. Firewalls, anti-virus software and email filters as well as passwords protect all our electronic information. Likewise, we take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of hard copy information.                               

Disposal Of Personal Information

Once your transaction is finished, both the electronic and hard copy information is securely archived. After seven years both the electronic and hard copy information is destroyed.