Erectimus Privacy Policy

Erectimus is operated by Horton Consulting, registered in Australia. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have over it. It applies to all customers and visitors to erectimus.com regardless of location. This policy was last updated on 2nd of April, 2026.

1. Data We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data:

  • Order data: your name, billing and shipping address, email address, phone number, and order details. This is provided directly by you at checkout.
  • Payment data: payment is processed securely by Shopify Payments and PayPal. Erectimus does not store or have access to your full card details at any time.
  • Account data: if you create a customer account, we store your login credentials and order history.
  • Usage data: your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on site. This is collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools.
  • Communications data: if you contact us by email, we retain a record of that correspondence.

2. Why We Collect It

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Processing and fulfilling your order, including shipping and delivery confirmation.
  • Responding to customer service enquiries.
  • Sending transactional emails such as order confirmations and shipping notifications.
  • Sending marketing emails if you have opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any marketing email or by emailing orders@erectimus.com.
  • Improving the site using aggregated, anonymised analytics data.
  • Complying with legal obligations.

3. Third Parties We Share Data With

Erectimus does not sell your personal data. We share data only with the following third parties where necessary to operate our business:

  • Shopify Inc.: our ecommerce platform and hosting provider. Your order and account data is stored on Shopify's servers. See Shopify's Privacy Policy.
  • Shopify Payments and PayPal: payment processing. Neither provider shares full card details with us.
  • Google LLC: we use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymised usage data including pages visited, session duration, and general location. This data does not identify you personally. See Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out via Google Analytics Opt-out.
  • Shopify Email: if you have opted into marketing emails, your name and email address are stored within Shopify's platform and used solely to send you communications from Erectimus. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any marketing email.
  • Fulfilment and shipping providers: your name and delivery address are shared with our logistics partners solely to fulfil your order.

All third-party providers are required to handle your data in accordance with applicable privacy law.

4. Cookies

Erectimus.com uses cookies to operate the site, remember your cart, and collect anonymised analytics data. Essential cookies are required for the site to function. Analytics cookies are set by Google Analytics and can be declined via your browser settings or the Google opt-out tool listed above.

You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect your ability to complete a purchase.

5. Data Retention

We retain your order data for a minimum of seven years to comply with Australian tax and accounting obligations. Marketing email data is retained until you unsubscribe. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time (subject to legal retention requirements) by contacting us at orders@erectimus.com.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your country of residence, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
  • Object to or restrict certain processing of your data.
  • Data portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Withdraw consent for marketing at any time.

These rights apply under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, the UK and EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable. To exercise any of these rights, email orders@erectimus.com. We aim to respond within 30 days.

7. International Data Transfers

Erectimus is based in Australia. If you are located in the UK, EU, or elsewhere, your data may be transferred to and stored in Australia or on servers operated by our third-party providers (including Shopify, based in Canada). All transfers are handled in accordance with applicable data protection law.

8. Security

All data transmitted to and from erectimus.com is encrypted via SSL/TLS. Payment data is handled exclusively by PCI-DSS compliant processors. While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

9. Children

Erectimus is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, contact us at orders@erectimus.com and we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The current version is always published at this URL with the date it was last updated. Continued use of the site after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at orders@erectimus.com. We aim to respond within one business day.

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