Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2 February 2025

Last Updated: 18 February 2026

Website: www.pristinefiltration.com.au (the “Site”)
Owner/Operator: Pristine Filtration (“we”, “us”, “our”)
Location: Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
Contact: support@pristinefiltration.com.au | 1300 989 312

1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Pristine Filtration respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website, advertising, services, SMS communications, and marketing platforms.

By accessing our Site, submitting a form, requesting a water report, or purchasing from us, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

2. What Personal Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary to provide our services and operate our business.

A. Information You Provide Directly

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Mobile or landline phone number

  • Installation or delivery address

  • Postcode and suburb

  • Order details and purchase history

  • Enquiries, support requests, warranty claims

  • Finance application details (e.g. Brighte, Zip or similar providers)

When you submit a Facebook/Meta lead form, website enquiry form, or water report request, you are providing this information voluntarily.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Device type, browser, and operating system

  • Pages viewed and links clicked

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referral source (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Google)

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

This data is used in aggregated or anonymised form for analytics and advertising optimisation.

C. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

  • Advertising platforms (e.g. Meta/Facebook, Instagram, Google Ads)

  • Email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp, Mandrill)

  • SMS communication platforms

  • Finance providers regarding application or transaction status

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 16 years of age.

3. Why We Collect Your Information

We collect and use personal information for the following purposes:

  • Processing orders, quotes, and installations

  • Delivering your personalised water report

  • Providing customer support and warranty assistance

  • Contacting you via phone, SMS, or email regarding your enquiry

  • Sending appointment confirmations or follow-ups

  • Managing finance applications

  • Improving website performance and marketing effectiveness

  • Delivering advertising and remarketing campaigns

  • Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

4. SMS, Phone & Marketing Communications

When you submit your details via our website or advertising forms, you consent to being contacted by:

  • Phone calls

  • SMS messages

  • Email communications

These may include:

  • Your requested water report

  • System recommendations

  • Appointment scheduling

  • Follow-ups regarding your enquiry

  • Promotional offers and updates (where permitted by law)

We comply with the Spam Act 2003 (Cth).

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by:

  • Clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails

  • Replying STOP to SMS (where available)

  • Emailing support@pristinefiltration.com.au

Transactional or service-related messages (e.g. order confirmations, installation reminders) may still be sent.

5. Advertising & Remarketing

We use digital advertising platforms including:

  • Meta (Facebook & Instagram Ads)

  • Google Ads

  • Google Analytics

These platforms may use cookies, pixels, and tracking technologies to:

  • Measure ad performance

  • Deliver personalised advertising

  • Create remarketing audiences

  • Improve conversion optimisation

If you submit a Facebook/Meta lead form, your information may be transferred to our CRM, email marketing software (e.g. Mailchimp), and SMS systems for follow-up communication.

You can manage ad preferences directly through Meta or Google account settings.

6. Email Marketing Platforms

We use reputable email platforms such as:

  • Mailchimp (marketing automation)

  • Mandrill (transactional email delivery)

These platforms securely store and process your information for:

  • Water report delivery

  • Automated email sequences

  • Order confirmations

  • Customer communications

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.

7. Who We Share Your Information With

We may disclose your personal information to trusted service providers including:

  • Website hosting providers (e.g. Squarespace)

  • Payment processors and finance providers

  • Email and SMS communication platforms

  • Advertising and analytics providers

  • Couriers and logistics partners

  • Accountants and legal advisors (where required)

All service providers are required to handle personal information appropriately.

We may also disclose information where required by law.

8. Overseas Disclosure

Some third-party services we use (e.g. Google, Meta, Mailchimp) may store or process data outside Australia, including in the United States.

By using our Site and services, you consent to this overseas disclosure. We take reasonable steps to ensure such providers maintain appropriate data protection safeguards.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for business and legal purposes:

  • Financial records: 7 years

  • Quotes and enquiries: up to 24 months

  • Marketing preferences: as required to respect your opt-in/opt-out status

When no longer required, data is securely destroyed or de-identified.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational safeguards including:

  • Secure hosting and HTTPS encryption

  • Access controls and password protection

  • Confidentiality obligations for staff

  • Platform-level encryption via our providers

While we take appropriate steps, no transmission method is completely secure.

11. Access & Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request corrections

  • Withdraw marketing consent

  • Lodge a privacy complaint

Requests can be made via support@pristinefiltration.com.au. We aim to respond within 30 days.

12. Notifiable Data Breaches

If a data breach likely to cause serious harm occurs, we will notify affected individuals and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) as required under Australian law.

13. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

15. Contact & Complaints

Privacy Officer
Pristine Filtration
Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia

support@pristinefiltration.com.au
1300 989 312

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.