Privacy Policy

Last updated: 7 January 2026

By Poesy (β€œwe”, β€œus”, or β€œour”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and disclose personal information when you visit or interact with bypoesy.com, bypoesy.com.au, or any related subdomains (together, the β€œWebsite”).

We comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). Where applicable, we also take reasonable steps to align with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for visitors and clients located in the European Union or United Kingdom.

1. Personal Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Business name

  • Information you submit via contact or enquiry forms

  • Information provided when booking or purchasing services

  • Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)

  • Website usage data (including IP address, browser type, device data, pages visited)

  • Marketing preferences

We only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for our business activities.

2. How We Collect Personal Information

We collect personal information when you:

  • Submit a form on our Website

  • Contact us via email

  • Subscribe to our mailing list

  • Book or enquire about our services

  • Interact with our Website through cookies and analytics tools

3. How We Use Your Personal Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and provide our services

  • Communicate with you about projects, bookings, or updates

  • Manage payments and bookings

  • Improve our Website, services, and user experience

  • Send marketing communications where you have opted in

  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For individuals located in the European Union or United Kingdom, we process personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent (for example, when you subscribe to our mailing list)

  • Performance of a contract (where processing is necessary to provide services)

  • Legitimate interests (such as operating and improving our Website)

  • Legal obligation (where required by law)

5. Email Marketing & Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list or otherwise opt in to receive marketing communications, we may send you emails about:

  • Our services

  • Updates or insights

  • Offers or availability

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

We do not add you to marketing lists without your consent.

6. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose personal information to trusted third parties who assist us in operating our business, including:

  • Website hosting providers (such as Squarespace)

  • Email marketing platforms

  • Payment processors

  • Analytics providers

  • Professional advisers (e.g. accountants or legal advisers)

  • Regulatory authorities where required by law

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

7. Overseas Disclosure of Personal Information

Some third-party service providers we use may store or process personal information outside Australia, including in the United States, the European Union, or other jurisdictions.

By using our Website or providing your personal information, you consent to the overseas transfer of your information. We take reasonable steps to ensure these providers handle personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

8. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Analyse Website traffic

  • Improve functionality and performance

  • Understand how visitors interact with our Website

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

10. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request erasure of your personal data (β€œright to be forgotten”)

  • Request restriction of processing

  • Object to processing of your personal data

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.

11. Access, Correction & Deletion (Australia)

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable Australian privacy laws.

12. Privacy of Children

Our Website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon publication on this page.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact:

By Poesy
Email: melanie@bypoesy.com