Last updated: 14 August 2026

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Sharmaine Kaye Ralleta ("Ralleta," "we," "us," or "our"), a sole trader based in Sydney, Australia, operates the website ralleta.com.au (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

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By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

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1. Information We Collect

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We collect the following types of information:

Contact form information. When you submit our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to include in your message.

Newsletter/mailing list information. If you subscribe to our email updates, we collect your email address (and name, if provided) to send you newsletters, updates, and promotional content. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send.

Automatically collected information (cookies and analytics). Like most websites, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies through our website platform (Squarespace) and analytics tools to understand how visitors use the Site. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring URLs, and time spent on the Site. This information is generally aggregated and does not directly identify you.

We do not knowingly collect payment, financial, or shipping information, as the Site does not currently process e-commerce transactions.

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2. How We Use Your Information

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We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your enquiries submitted through the contact form

• Send newsletters and updates to subscribers who have opted in

• Understand and improve how visitors use the Site

• Maintain the security and proper functioning of the Site

• Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

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3. Cookies

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Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies for:

• Essential functions — enabling core Site features to work properly (set by our hosting platform, Squarespace)

• Analytics — understanding visitor traffic and behaviour so we can improve the Site

Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Disabling cookies may affect how parts of the Site function.

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4. Third-Party Service Providers

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We use the following third-party services to operate the Site, which may process your information on our behalf:

• Squarespace — our website hosting and content management platform, which also provides built-in analytics and cookie functionality

• Email/newsletter service provider — used to manage and send email communications to subscribers

These providers only process information as needed to deliver their services to us and are bound by their own privacy policies.

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5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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We do not share your personal information with third parties except:

• With service providers who help us operate the Site (see Section 4)

• If required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights

• With your consent

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6. Data Retention

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We retain contact form submissions and newsletter subscriber information for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry, maintain our mailing list, or as required by law. You can request deletion of your information at any time (see Section 8).

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7. Data Security

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We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, and unauthorised access. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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8. Your Rights

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Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your information

• Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from our newsletter)

• Lodge a complaint with a relevant privacy regulator

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 11.

If you are located in Australia, we handle personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). If you are located in the European Economic Area or UK, you may have additional rights under the GDPR, including the right to data portability and to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9. Children's Privacy

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The Site is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 16.

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10. Changes to This Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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11. Contact Us

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If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Email: hello@ralleta.com Website: ralleta.com.au

 

Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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