This Privacy Policy explains how Luke Murchie ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or purchase from us.
We comply with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
1. What Information We Collect
We may collect:
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Shipping and billing address
Payment details (processed securely via third-party payment providers)
Order history
Website usage data (cookies, IP address, browser type)
We do not store full credit card or payment details on our systems.
2. How We Collect Information
Information is collected when you:
Place an order
Subscribe to our mailing list
Contact us via form or email
Browse our website (via cookies and analytics tools)
3. Why We Collect Your Information
We collect personal data to:
Process and fulfil your order
Arrange shipping and delivery
Provide customer support
Send order confirmations and updates
Improve website functionality and user experience
Send marketing emails (only with your explicit consent)
You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with trusted third-party service providers solely to operate our business, including:
Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal)
Shipping and logistics providers
Email marketing platforms (e.g. Squarespace Email Campaigns)
Website analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)
These providers are only given the information necessary to perform their specific service and are required to handle it securely.
5. International Data Transfers
As we sell internationally, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Australia — for example, by payment processors, shipping platforms, or analytics providers. We take reasonable steps to ensure these third parties protect your information in accordance with Australian privacy standards. By using our website, you consent to this transfer.
6. Cookies & Analytics
We may use:
Cookies
Google Analytics
Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Pixel
Cookies help us understand how visitors use our website and improve our marketing performance. No personally identifiable information is collected through cookies alone.
You can disable or manage cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the website.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law. Order records are generally retained for seven years in accordance with Australian tax and accounting obligations.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, or unauthorised access. All payments are processed through secure, encrypted third-party providers. In the event of a data breach that is likely to cause serious harm, we will notify affected individuals and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) as required under the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme.
9. Access, Correction & Complaints
You have the right to request access to or correction of the personal information we hold about you. You also have the right to lodge a complaint if you believe your privacy has been breached.
To make a request or complaint, please contact us at: hello@lukemurchie.com
We will respond within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date of the most recent update will be noted at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Last updated: March, 2026