Privacy Policy
Last updated: 6th October 2026
1. About this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Noel Bellett ("I", "me", "my" or "the Business") collects, uses, stores and protects personal information when you visit my website, contact me, enquire about my services, or engage me as a client.
I operate as a sole trader based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, providing freelance graphic design and illustration services.
I respect your privacy and aim to handle personal information responsibly and transparently.
2. Information I collect
Depending on how you interact with my website and business, I may collect information such as:
Your name
Business or organisation name
Email address
Phone number
Billing and invoicing details
Project and design requirements
Information you provide in enquiry forms or emails
Communications between you and me
Files, images, briefs or other materials you provide for a project
Website usage information, such as IP address, browser type and general interaction with my website, where collected through website analytics or similar technologies
I generally only collect information that is reasonably necessary for operating my business and providing my services.
3. How I collect personal information
I may collect personal information when you:
Contact me by email or through my website
Submit an enquiry or contact form
Request a quote or proposal
Engage me for design or illustration services
Provide information during a project
Subscribe to a mailing list, where applicable
Visit or interact with my website
I may also receive information from third-party platforms or service providers that I use to operate my business.
4. How I use personal information
I may use your personal information to:
Respond to enquiries and requests
Provide quotes, proposals and project information
Deliver graphic design and illustration services
Communicate with you about projects
Manage contracts, invoices and payments
Maintain business and financial records
Improve my website and services
Send marketing communications where you have agreed to receive them
Protect my business from fraud, misuse or security risks
Meet legal, accounting or other regulatory obligations
I will not use your personal information for unrelated purposes unless permitted or required by law.
5. Disclosure of personal information
I may disclose personal information to third-party service providers where reasonably necessary to operate my business and provide my services.
These may include providers for:
Website hosting
Email and communication
Cloud storage and file sharing
Accounting and invoicing
Payment processing
Project management
Website analytics
Marketing and mailing-list services
I may also disclose information where required or authorised by law.
I do not sell personal information to third parties.
6. Overseas disclosure
Some third-party service providers I use may store or process information outside Australia.
Where this occurs, personal information may be disclosed to or stored in countries where those providers operate.
I will take reasonable steps to ensure that information is handled appropriately when using third-party service providers.
7. Storage and security
I take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss and unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
Personal information may be stored electronically using secure devices, cloud storage services and other business systems.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
I will retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
8. Cookies and analytics
My website may use cookies or similar technologies to provide functionality, understand website usage and improve the user experience.
I may use third-party analytics services to understand how visitors interact with my website.
You can adjust your browser settings to manage or disable cookies, although this may affect some website functionality.
9. Access and correction
You may contact me to request access to personal information I hold about you or to ask that inaccurate or incomplete information be corrected.
I will respond to reasonable requests in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Please contact me using the details provided below.
10. Privacy complaints
If you believe I have mishandled your personal information or breached applicable privacy obligations, please contact me first so that I can investigate and attempt to resolve the issue.
Please provide enough information for me to understand the nature of your concern.
I will consider and respond to your complaint within a reasonable period.
If you are not satisfied with my response, you may be able to contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
11. Third-party websites
My website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms or other services.
I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. I recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing them with personal information.
12. Children's privacy
My website and services are not specifically directed towards children.
I do not knowingly collect personal information from children unless this is reasonably necessary for a legitimate business purpose and permitted by law.
13. Changes to this Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to my business, website, technology or legal obligations.
The updated version will be published on this page with the revised "Last updated" date.
14. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to request access to or correction of your personal information, or wish to make a privacy complaint, please contact me:
Noel Bellett
Email: contact@noelbellett.com
Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Last updated: 6th October 2026