Privacy & Cookie Policy – Cadzow Croft Permaculture

Effective Date: 15 May 2026

1. Introduction

Cadzow Croft Permaculture (ABN 60 917 499 374) (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you visit our website www.cadzowcroft.com.au.

By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

  • Information you provide directly (name, email, phone number)

  • Information collected automatically (cookies, IP address, browser details, pages visited)

  • Third-party integrations (Mailchimp for mailing lists, Google Analytics for site usage data)

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Provide and improve services

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Send updates/newsletters (if opted in)

  • Analyse website performance

  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We only share with trusted providers when necessary:

  • Squarespace (hosting)

  • Google Analytics (usage data)

  • Mailchimp (mailing lists)

  • Legal/regulatory authorities, if required

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience and help us understand how visitors use our site. We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies — required for basic website functionality

  • Analytics cookies — to understand visitor behaviour and improve our site (via Google Analytics)

You can manage your cookie preferences via the cookie banner on our website or through your browser settings.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information

  • Withdraw consent for cookies or newsletter subscriptions

  • Request a copy of your data

  • Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@cadzowcroft.com.au

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Overseas Data Transfers

Some of our trusted service providers, including Google (Analytics) and Mailchimp (mailing lists), may store or process your data outside of Australia, including in the United States.

Where your information is transferred overseas, we take reasonable steps to ensure that the overseas recipient handles your data in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles. Our service providers maintain robust privacy and security frameworks that meet or exceed Australian standards, and are contractually bound to protect your personal information.

Your data remains protected regardless of where it is processed.

10. Links to Other Sites

Our website may contain links to external websites (such as social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

Cadzow Croft Permaculture
460 Chanters Lane, Fern Hill VIC 3458, Australia
info@cadzowcroft.com.au
ABN 60 917 499 374

You can also download a copy of this policy here.