PRIVACY

Privacy Policy

Styled By Meranda  |  styledbymeranda.com

Last updated: March 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Styled By Meranda ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit styledbymeranda.com or use any of our services. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care, transparency, and respect.

1. Who We Are

Styled By Meranda is a personal styling and fashion services business based in Queensland, Australia. We provide professional styling services to clients in Australia and internationally.

For any privacy-related enquiries, you can contact us at:

Email: meranda@styledbymeranda.com
Website: styledbymeranda.com

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following ways:

a) Information you provide directly

• Contact forms — your name, email address, and any message or enquiry you submit

• Newsletter sign-up — your name and email address when you subscribe to our mailing list

• Account creation — your name, email address, and password if you create an account on our website

• Bookings or service enquiries — additional information relevant to your styling needs

• Online checkout — your name, email, shipping address, and payment details when purchasing services or products
  

b) Information collected automatically

• Website usage data via Google Analytics, including your approximate location, device type, pages visited, and time on site (this data is aggregated and does not personally identify you)

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiries and provide our styling services

• To process bookings, payments, and service delivery

• To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional content (only if you have opted in)

• To manage your account if you have registered on our website

• To improve our website, services, and customer experience

• To comply with legal obligations

We will not use your information for any purpose that is inconsistent with this Privacy Policy, and we will not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Email Marketing

If you subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list, we will send you updates, styling tips, promotions, and relevant content. We use a third-party email marketing platform to manage our list and deliver communications.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly. We will process all unsubscribe requests promptly.

We do not share your email address with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service providers — trusted third-party platforms that assist in operating our website and delivering our services (such as our email marketing platform, website host, and payment processor). These parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and may only use your data to provide services to us.

• Google Analytics — anonymised website usage data is shared with Google to help us understand how visitors use our site. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

• Legal requirements — if required by law, court order, or government authority

• Business transfers — in the event of a business sale, merger, or acquisition, your information may be transferred as part of that process
  

6. Payment Information

When you make a purchase through our website, payment is processed securely by a third-party payment provider. We do not store your full payment card details on our servers. All transactions are encrypted using industry-standard SSL technology.

Please refer to your payment provider's privacy policy for information on how they handle your financial data.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors use our site.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies — necessary for the website to function correctly

• Analytics cookies — used by Google Analytics to collect anonymised data about site usage

• Preference cookies — to remember your settings and preferences

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

8. Data Storage and Security

Your personal information may be stored and processed in Australia or in other countries where our service providers operate. We take all reasonable steps to ensure your data is handled securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. If you request deletion of your information, we will action this in accordance with applicable law.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights in relation to your personal information:

• Access — request a copy of the personal information we hold about you

• Correction — request that we update inaccurate or incomplete information

• Deletion — request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations

• Opt-out — unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

• Portability — request your data in a portable format (where applicable)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [INSERT CONTACT EMAIL]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

11. Australian Privacy Act Compliance

Styled By Meranda is committed to complying with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). If you are located in Australia and have concerns about how we handle your personal information, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.

12. International Visitors

Our website is accessible globally. If you are accessing our website from outside Australia, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in Australia, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

14. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Styled By Meranda
styledbymeranda.com
Email: meranda@styledbymeranda.com
Location: Queensland, Australia