Privacy Policy

Who we are

Welcome to Simplicity Accessories, your go-to destination for exquisite jewellery and accessories in Melbourne, Australia. As a small, locally-owned business, we pride ourselves on offering a unique collection of handcrafted pieces that reflect timeless elegance and contemporary trends.

Founded in 2022, our journey began with a passion for creating beautiful, high-quality jewellery that tells a story. Each piece in our collection is carefully designed and crafted with attention to detail, ensuring you receive an accessory and a work of art. Our Collection, from stunning necklaces and elegant earrings to chic bracelets and statement rings, our diverse range of jewellery caters to all styles and occasions. We believe in the power of accessories to transform an outfit and express individuality, which is why we offer something for everyone.

Privacy Collection Statement

We value your privacy and the security of your personal information. This statement specifically relates to how we collect, use, disclose and store your personal information in relation to the simplicityaccessories.com website, also known as Simplicity Accessories.

By placing an order with us or by using our website you consent to your personal information being handled by us as set out below.

Information We Collect About You

Information You Give to Us Voluntarily

We may collect personal information from you such as your name or email address if, for example, you:

  • submit information to our website by leaving a comment
  • subscribe to a newsletter
  • request a download
  • submit a contact form
  • send us an email
  • create a user profile with a username and password.

Note that we will store your username but we will never be able to see your password.

Information We Collect from Others

If you connect with our website via an associated social media platform such as Etsy, Pinterest or Facebook, we may receive information about you from those sources about the item that you have clicked on.

Automatically-Collected Information

Our website automatically collects certain information about you and the device with which you access the website. For example, when you use our website, we will log your IP address, operating system type, browser type, referring website, pages you viewed, and the dates/times when you accessed the website. We may also collect information about actions you take when using the website, such as links clicked.

Cookies

We may log information using cookies, which are small data files stored on your browser by the website. We may use both session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which stay on your browser until deleted, to provide you with a more personalized experience on the website.

How Your Information May Be Used

We may use the information that we collect from you in the following ways:

  • To operate and maintain the Website
  • To create your user profile and to identify you as a user of our website
  • To process your orders and returns (including processing your payment information, arranging for shipping, and providing you with invoices and/or order confirmations)
  • To send you promotional information per the preferences you have shared with us. (Each email promotion will provide information on how to opt out of future mailings)
  • To send you administrative communications such as administrative emails, confirmation emails, technical notices, updates on policies and security alerts
  • To respond to your inquiries
  • To provide you with user support
  • To protect, investigate, and deter unauthorised or illegal activity
  • We use the device information that we collect to help us screen for potential risk and fraud (in particular, your IP address), and more generally to improve and optimise our website.

Embedded content from other websites

We may share your information with third parties when you authorise us to do so.

Additionally, our website may use third-party service providers to service various aspects of the website. Each third-party service provider’s use of your personal information is dictated by their respective privacy policies.

The website currently uses the following third-party service providers:

PayPal and Afterpay

Paypal and Afterpay are offered, for you to use with your Paypal and Afterpay accounts respectively, to process and manage payments for our products. We do not store any information that PayPal and Afterpay require. Please refer to the PayPal and Afterpay privacy policies for further information.

Google Analytics

This service is used to collect website usage data, as described under the heading “Automatically-Collected Information”. Google Analytics does not identify individual users or associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. We use reports provided by Google Analytics to help us understand website traffic and webpage usage. You can also opt out of Google Analytics here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

At this time, your personal information is not shared with any other third-party applications. This list may be amended from time to time at our sole discretion.

We will never sell your personal information to other parties.

Except when required by law, we will not distribute, or reveal your email addresses or other personal information without your consent. However, we may disclose or transfer personal information collected through our website to third parties who acquire all or a portion of our business, which may be the result of a merger, consolidation, or purchase of all or a portion of our assets, or in connection with any bankruptcy or reorganization proceeding brought by or against us.

Data Retention

When you place an order through our website, we will retain your personal information in our records unless and until you ask us to delete this information or until we deem that you are no longer an active customer.

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognise and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users who register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights do you have over your data?

If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Contact Us

For any inquiries or to learn more about our products, please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@simplicityaccessories.com. Follow us on social media to stay updated on our latest collections and promotions.

Discover the art of jewellery with Simplicity Accessories, where elegance meets craftsmanship.