1. Who We Are

Abrasivestocks Pty Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. We handle your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data.

 

2. What Data We Collect and Why

 

Comments and Form Submissions

When you leave a comment or submit an enquiry through our website, we collect:

• The information you provide (e.g. name, email address, message content);
• Your IP address and browser user agent string to help detect and prevent spam.
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Media Uploads

If you upload images to the website, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (such as EXIF GPS). Publicly posted images may allow others to extract location information.

 

Cookies Usage

We use cookies to enhance site functionality and improve user experience:

• Commenting: If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies. These will last for one year.
• Login Page: A temporary cookie is set to check if your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and is deleted upon closing your browser.
• Logged-in Users: Login and display preference cookies are saved when you log in. Login cookies last for two days, and display settings cookies last for one year. Selecting “Remember Me” keeps you logged in for two weeks. All are removed upon logging out.
• Post Editing: A cookie storing the post ID is set when editing or publishing an article. It expires after one day.

You can disable cookies via your browser settings, but doing so may affect certain site functions.

 

Embedded Content from Third-party Websites

Our pages may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from external websites. These embedded items behave as if you visited the other website directly. Such websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking tools, and monitor your interaction—especially if you’re logged in to those platforms.

 

3. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. Your data may only be shared under the following circumstances:

• Voluntary Submissions: By subscribing, registering, submitting an enquiry, or making a purchase, you agree to our privacy policy and consent to receiving updates or promotional information from us. You may unsubscribe at any time.
• Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted partners who assist us in website operation, analytics, or anti-spam detection.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, we may disclose your information.
• Password Resets: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
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4. Data Retention

• Comments: Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely to enable us to recognize and auto-approve future comments.
• User Accounts: If you create an account, your personal data will be stored in your profile. You may view, edit, or delete your information at any time, except your username. Administrators can also access and manage user profiles.

 

5. Your Rights Over Your Data

You have the right to:

• Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you;
• Correct or update your personal information;
• Request deletion of your data (except when we are legally required to retain it for administrative, legal, or security purposes).

To make such a request, please contact us using the information below.

 

6. Data Transfer and Security Screening

Comments and form submissions may be screened by automated spam detection systems to maintain site integrity and security.

 

7. Contact Us

For any questions about this policy or to access, modify, or delete your personal data, please contact:

Abrasivestocks Pty Ltd
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +61 493 026 886
Location: Queensland, Australia

 

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page with the date of the latest revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.