Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01 August, 2025
Business Name: Live Simply, Stay Salty
Website: www.livesimplystaysalty.com

At Live Simply, Stay Salty, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose your information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

1. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information when you use our website, make a booking, or join our email list:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Postal address (if required)
Emergency contact information (for events)
Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers)
Any medical or health information you voluntarily provide for event participation

We do not collect sensitive information unless it is necessary for your safety at an event and you consent to providing it.

2. How We Collect Your Information

We collect personal information when you:

Book or purchase an event through our website
Subscribe to our newsletter or email list
Fill out a contact or enquiry form
Communicate with us via email or social media
Attend one of our events or retreats

3. Why We Collect Your Information

We collect and use your personal information to:

Process event bookings and payments
Communicate important updates (e.g. event changes, confirmations)
Improve our offerings and customer experience
Send marketing emails about upcoming events, news, or promotions (you can opt out anytime)
Ensure your health and safety during physical activities
Meet our legal obligations

4. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, and unauthorised access. Your data is stored securely through our website platform and third-party services (e.g. Stripe, Mailchimp, WordPress).

While we do our best to secure your data, no online platform is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute safety.

5. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party providers to manage bookings, payments, and email marketing. These may include:

Payment gateways (e.g. Stripe, PayPal)
Email marketing tools (e.g. Mailchimp, Flodesk)
Website hosting platforms (e.g. Squarespace, Shopify, Wix)

These providers may store your data on servers located outside Australia and have their own privacy policies.

We will never sell or share your personal information with third parties for unrelated marketing purposes.

6. Email Marketing & Opt-Out

By joining our email list, you consent to receive marketing communications from Live Simply, Stay Salty. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly.

7. Accessing or Correcting Your Information

You may request to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Correct or update inaccurate information
Request that we delete your information (subject to legal or record-keeping obligations)

Email us at hello@livesimplystaysalty.com for any access or correction requests.

8. Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking tools to improve your browsing experience and gather basic analytics (e.g. page views, traffic sources). You can disable cookies in your browser settings if preferred.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The latest version will always be available on our website with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact:

Live Simply, Stay Salty
Email: hello@livesimplystaysalty.com
Website: www.livesimplystaysalty.com

If you’re not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.