Privacy Policy, Website Terms & Conditions

2026

Privacy Policy, Website Terms & Conditions

2026

Welcome to the SHIBALIA website. By accessing and using this website, you acknowledge and agree to these Privacy Policy and Website Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of this website.

Privacy Policy

At SHIBALIA, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you choose to share with us. We take reasonable steps to safeguard your personal information and handle it responsibly in accordance with applicable Australian privacy laws.

Collection of Personal Information

We collect, process and retain personal information when you:

Email us
Submit an enquiry through our website
Complete a puppy application
Update information relating to your application
Arrange a phone or video consultation
Contact us by any other means

The information we collect may include your name, address, phone number, email address and any other information you voluntarily provide to us.

How We Use Your Information

Your personal information may be used to:

Respond to your enquiries
Assess puppy applications
Arrange phone or video consultations
Organise visits by appointment
Provide ongoing support to SHIBALIA families
Improve our website and services
Communicate with you regarding your enquiry or application

We do not sell, rent or disclose your personal information to third parties unless:

Required by law; or
Necessary to provide a service you have requested.

Your personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your enquiry, manage your application, provide ongoing support where appropriate, or comply with our legal obligations.

If you do not agree with the collection and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy, please do not provide your personal information through this website.

Cookies & Website Analytics

This website may use cookies and website analytics services to improve your browsing experience and help us better understand how visitors use our website.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

Website Terms & Conditions

The information provided on this website is intended as general information only.

While SHIBALIA makes every reasonable effort to ensure that the information published on this website is accurate and current, we do not guarantee that all information is complete, accurate or free from error.

Information, photographs, breeding plans, puppy availability and website content may change without notice.

Puppy Enquiries & Applications

Submitting an enquiry or puppy application does not guarantee the availability or reservation of a puppy.

Every SHIBALIA puppy is thoughtfully matched to the home that best suits its individual temperament and needs.

Final placement decisions remain entirely at the discretion of SHIBALIA.

Submission of an application does not create a contract for the sale or purchase of a puppy.

Visits to SHIBALIA

Visits are strictly by appointment only.

This allows us to provide each family with the time and attention they deserve while maintaining the health, wellbeing and daily routine of our dogs and puppies.

Copyright & Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all text, photographs, graphics, artwork, logos, videos, branding and other content appearing on this website are the property of SHIBALIA and are protected by Australian copyright laws.

No material may be copied, reproduced, distributed or used without the prior written permission of SHIBALIA.

SHIBALIA has made every reasonable effort to ensure that all material reproduced on this website has been used with the permission of the relevant copyright owners.

If you believe any material has been published without the appropriate permission, please contact us so that we can investigate and resolve the matter promptly.

Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience, including social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.

When you leave the SHIBALIA website, you acknowledge that the privacy policies, terms and conditions of those third-party websites apply.

SHIBALIA accepts no responsibility for the content, accuracy, availability or privacy practices of external websites or for any reliance placed upon information contained within them.

Website Disclaimer

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SHIBALIA makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the information contained on this website.

Information published on this website is provided as a general information resource only and should not be relied upon as veterinary, medical or legal advice.

SHIBALIA accepts no liability (including liability arising through negligence) for any loss, damage, cost or expense incurred directly or indirectly as a result of using this website or relying upon information contained within it.

Website Availability

While we endeavour to keep this website available at all times, SHIBALIA cannot guarantee uninterrupted access and accepts no responsibility for temporary outages, maintenance or technical issues beyond our control.

Changes to These Terms

SHIBALIA reserves the right to amend these Privacy Policy and Website Terms & Conditions at any time without prior notice.

Any changes become effective immediately upon publication on this website.

Governing Law

These Privacy Policy and Website Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia.

Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these Privacy Policy and Website Terms & Conditions, please contact SHIBALIA using the Contact page or the contact details provided on this website.

Thank you for visiting SHIBALIA.

We appreciate your interest in our dogs and look forward to helping you discover whether a SHIBALIA Shiba Inu is the right companion for your family.