Privacy policy

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Christina Violins (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates www.violinchristina.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or make a purchase within Australia.

By using our site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

When you:

  • Place an order
  • Contact us
  • Subscribe to emails

We may collect:

  • Full name
  • Shipping and billing address
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Order details
  • Messages you send us

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we collect:

  • IP address
  • Device and browser type
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on site
  • Referral source

This helps improve performance, security, and user experience.

C. Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Enable checkout and site functionality
  • Improve performance
  • Measure marketing effectiveness

You can control cookies in your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Process and deliver orders
  • Send order confirmations and updates
  • Provide customer support
  • Prevent fraud
  • Improve our website
  • Send marketing emails (only if you opt in)

3. Sharing Your Information

We only share data with trusted partners, including:

  • Shopify (our platform)
  • Payment providers (Shopify Payments, PayPal, etc.)
  • Shipping carriers (Australia Post and partners)
  • Email and marketing tools
  • Analytics tools

4. Data Storage & Transfers

Your information may be processed by service providers located outside Australia (such as the United States). By using our website, you agree to this.

5. Data Retention

We keep your data:

  • To fulfill orders
  • For legal and tax requirements
  • For business records

When no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights (Australia)

Under Australian privacy principles, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request corrections
  • Request deletion (where applicable)
  • Opt out of marketing emails

7. Security

We use industry-standard protections, including:

  • SSL encryption
  • Secure payment processing
  • Restricted data access

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under 16.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

9. Third-Party Links

We may link to external websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy at any time.
Changes will be posted on this page.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions:

Christina Violins
📧 violin@violinchristina.com
📞 +61 468 310 398
📍 2/22 Brown St, East Perth WA 6004, Australia