Privacy Policy

Last updated: 9 OCT 2025

Welcome to Salty_Sets (“we”, “our”, “us”).
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or make a purchase from saltysets.com, which is hosted on Shopify.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information as outlined below.

1. Who We Are

Salty_Sets is owned and operated by Phil Worthy, based on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.
We sell photographic prints and framed photographic prints through our online Shopify store.

2. Information We Collect

When you visit our site, Shopify automatically collects certain information about your device and interaction with the site. We also collect information when you make a purchase or contact us.

a. Device Information

Collected automatically using cookies, log files, and similar technologies:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Time zone and location

  • Pages or products viewed

  • How you arrived at our site (e.g. search engine, link, or ad)

Purpose: to improve the website’s performance and marketing effectiveness.

b. Order Information

When you make or attempt to make a purchase, we collect:

  • Name

  • Billing and shipping addresses

  • Payment information (via Shopify Payments, PayPal, etc.)

  • Email address

  • Phone number

Purpose: to process your order, arrange shipping, and provide order confirmation and support.

c. Contact and Marketing Information

If you sign up for our newsletter or contact us directly, we may collect your name, email, and any message details you provide.

Purpose: to respond to your inquiries and send occasional updates or promotions (only with your consent).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Fulfil orders and manage payments, shipping, and returns.

  • Communicate with you regarding your purchases or account.

  • Screen orders for potential fraud.

  • Improve our website, products, and customer experience.

  • Provide you with marketing communications (if you opt in).

4. Sharing Your Information

We share your information with Shopify and select third parties to help us run our business.

a. Shopify

Our store is hosted on Shopify Inc.
Shopify provides the e-commerce platform that allows us to sell our products online. Your data is stored securely through Shopify’s data storage, databases, and general Shopify application.

Shopify stores your data on secure servers located in Canada, the United States, and other jurisdictions as necessary.
You can learn more about how Shopify uses your personal information here:
🔗 Shopify Privacy Policy

b. Service Providers

We may share information with:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Shopify Payments, PayPal, Afterpay).

  • Shipping and logistics partners (e.g., Australia Post, Sendle).

  • Marketing and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Pixel).

These providers only access your data as needed to perform their functions and are bound by confidentiality agreements.

c. Legal Requirements

We may disclose personal information to comply with applicable laws, respond to lawful requests, or protect our rights.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your browsing and shopping experience.
Cookies help us remember your cart, preferences, and how you interact with our site.

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
Learn more about Shopify’s cookies here:
🔗 Shopify Cookie Policy

6. Behavioural Advertising

We may use tools like Google Analytics and Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Ads to understand user behaviour and serve relevant advertisements.

You can opt out of targeted advertising and find more information via:

7. Data Retention

We retain your order and personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil our legal and business obligations, typically for at least 7 years (for tax and accounting purposes).

When data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Security

Your personal information is stored on secure Shopify servers protected by firewalls and encryption (SSL).
All payment transactions are encrypted and processed securely — we never see or store your full credit card details.

9. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request correction or deletion of your data.

  • Object to processing or withdraw consent for marketing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@philwill.work.

If you are an EU or UK resident, Shopify processes your data under GDPR standards.
If you are an Australian resident, your information is protected under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

10. Do Not Track

Please note that our website does not alter its data collection practices in response to “Do Not Track” signals from your browser.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes.
The latest version will always be available on this page, with the “Last Updated” date above.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or wish to make a privacy request, please contact:

Salty_Sets
Attn: Phil Worthy
📧 Email: hello@philwill.work
🌐 Website: www.saltysets.com
📍 PO Box 818, Terrigal NSW, Australia 2260