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privacy policy

Last updated 9 June 2026

1. About this policy

The Bloom Company (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use and disclose it, and how you can access or correct it.

By placing an order or using our website at thebloomcompany.com.au, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information we collect

We collect personal information you provide directly when you:

  • Place an order — recipient name, delivery address, phone number, delivery instructions, and order date
  • Create an account — email address and password (stored securely, never in plain text)
  • Subscribe to our newsletter — email address only
  • Contact us — name and any details you choose to share

We do not store your payment card details. All card processing is handled directly by Stripe, Inc. — we receive only a transaction reference and payment status.

3. How we use your information

We use your personal information to:

  • Process, fulfil, and deliver your order
  • Calculate delivery availability and fees based on your address
  • Communicate order status and delivery updates
  • Manage your account and purchase history
  • Send marketing emails if you have subscribed (you can unsubscribe at any time)
  • Comply with our legal and regulatory obligations

4. Disclosure to third parties

We share your information only where necessary to operate our service:

Stripe, Inc. (USA)

Payment processing. Your card details are entered directly into Stripe’s secure form and are never transmitted to or stored on our servers. Stripe is PCI DSS Level 1 certified. See stripe.com/au/privacy.

Google LLC (USA)

Address validation and geocoding via Google Maps Platform. Your typed address is sent to Google to confirm it and calculate delivery distance. See policies.google.com/privacy.

Uber Direct (where applicable)

For same-day courier deliveries, recipient name, phone number, and delivery address are shared with Uber Direct to arrange pickup and drop-off.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any other third party for marketing purposes.

5. Overseas disclosure

Some of our service providers operate outside Australia, including in the United States (Stripe, Google). By using our website you consent to your personal information being held and processed in those countries. We take reasonable steps to ensure overseas recipients handle your information consistently with the APPs.

6. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access. Measures include:

  • SSL/TLS encryption on all pages
  • Passwords stored as one-way hashes — never readable
  • Order data held in a secured database with restricted access
  • Payment data handled entirely by Stripe (PCI DSS certified) — we hold only a reference ID

No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. If you believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately.

7. Retention

We retain order records for 7 years to meet our tax and business obligations. Account information is retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter. You may request deletion of your account data at any time (subject to legal retention requirements).

8. Access and correction

You have the right to access personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if it is inaccurate, incomplete, or out of date. To make a request, contact us using the details below. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Complaints

If you have a concern about how we handle your personal information, please contact us first. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au.

10. Contact us

For any privacy-related questions or requests:

The Bloom Company

735 High Street, Reservoir VIC 3073

Email: thebloomcompanyhq@gmail.com

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