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Privacy Policy – Byte barn

Byte barn is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from our website Byte barn

We respect your rights and handle your data in compliance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988, GDPR, and other applicable regulations.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

·         Full name

·         Email address and phone number

·         Shipping and billing addresses

·         Order details and purchase history

·         Your preferences and feedback

·         IP address, browser/device information (via cookies)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

·         Process and fulfil your orders

·         Communicate with you about purchases or support requests

·         Improve our website, services, and user experience

·         Send you promotional emails (only if you subscribe)

·         Prevent fraud and maintain secure transactions

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law.

3. Payment Information (Stripe & Xero)

Byte barn does not store your credit card or banking details.

All payments are securely processed via Stripe, a PCI-DSS-compliant payment gateway. Stripe encrypts your payment information and handles all transactions directly.

We also use Xero, a trusted cloud accounting platform, for generating invoices and managing financial records. Xero receives only necessary information (e.g., invoice number, payment amount, billing details) and is compliant with Australian data and financial security standards.

Your data shared with Stripe and Xero is protected under their respective privacy policies.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to:

·         Enhance your shopping experience

·         Track website traffic and performance

·         Remember cart contents and preferences

You may choose to turn off cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

5. Controlling Your Personal Information

You can:

·         Request access to your data

·         Ask for corrections to inaccurate data

·         Withdraw your consent at any time

·         Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)

To make a request, contact us at Byte barn

We will never sell or rent your data to third parties. We may share it only with trusted providers (e.g., Stripe, Xero) to fulfil our services.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your information, including:

·         SSL encryption

·         Secure server environments

·         Role-based access to data

7. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally. Please review it periodically to stay informed. Your continued use of our services after changes means you accept the revised policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Byte barn Customer Support

Email: techservices@bytebarn.com.au