Privacy Policy

Blue Barrier (“Blue Barrier”, “We”, “Us” or “Our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information, including but not limited to your name, email address, billing and shipping address (“Personal Information”).
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how and when Blue Barrier collects, uses, and shares your information when you use our services. This Policy applies to our family of websites (the “Site(s)”), including www.bluebarrier.com.au and any other affiliated websites where this Policy appears. It also applies to any memberships or products you purchase from us.

Information Collection and Use
We collect information to:
* Fulfill transactions and ship your purchases
* Send you product updates and news
* Personalise your experience and improve our services

Information Collected Upon Registration
You may browse our Sites without registering. However, to place an order, become a member, or request additional services, you’ll need to register and provide certain Personal Information.
In some cases (e.g., purchases), we may request your payment method, billing, and shipping information. This data is securely handled by our third-party payment processor; Blue Barrier does not store or access your payment details.

Information We Collect Automatically
We may collect certain technical data automatically when you visit our Sites, such as:
* IP address, device/browser type, OS
* Referring URLs, date/time of visits
* Pages viewed, site navigation behavior
* Geographic location (e.g., country/city)
* Search terms used
This is done using cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies.

Cookies and Tracking Technology
We use cookies to:
* Recognise returning users
* Improve the quality of our service
* Tailor content and recommendations
Some cookies are set by us, others by trusted third parties. Most browsers accept cookies by default, but you can adjust your browser settings to decline or control cookies. Visit www.allaboutcookies.org for more info.

Local Storage Objects (Flash LSOs)
We may use Flash LSOs to store preferences and personalise visits. These cannot be controlled through standard browser settings. For control over LSOs, refer to the Adobe Flash Player Help Page under “Global Storage Settings Panel”.

Site Analytics
We may use tools like Google Analytics or Facebook Insights to evaluate usage, measure performance, and improve user experiences.

Links and Interactions
We may track how you interact with links across our services, including those in emails, apps, or third-party sites, to improve service relevance and advertising effectiveness.

Third-Party Ad Networks
We may partner with third-party advertisers and networks who may collect information using cookies and similar tech to show you interest-based ads. These companies may be part of the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI). To opt out, visit the NAI opt-out page.
Blue Barrier does not access or control the data collected by these third parties, and their privacy practices are not governed by this policy.

Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your Personal Information under limited circumstances:
* With Your Consent: If you authorise third-party access (e.g., through social login or app integration).
* Service Providers: Trusted partners who perform services on our behalf and are bound by confidentiality.
* Compliance with Law: To comply with legal obligations, protect users, address fraud, or protect our rights.
* Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, bankruptcy, or acquisition, your data may be transferred.

How We Protect Your Information
We use commercially reasonable safeguards to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. These include:
* Restricting employee access to only those who need it
* Encrypting sensitive transmissions
* Monitoring and updating our systems for security
However, no online system is completely secure. We urge you to protect your password and log-in credentials.

Modifying Your Personal Information
You can edit your account details at any time by logging into your profile. Please note: older versions of your data may persist in cache or backups temporarily.

Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on our website. If material changes are made, we may notify you by email.
By continuing to use our services after changes are posted, you agree to the revised terms.