Privacy Statement
Aeonian Stories is bound by privacy laws applicable to it.
Aeonian Stories is an online memorial platform offering a service that allows you to find and connect with loved ones, family members, friends and the greater community and share content. Any personal information that you provide under Aeonian Stories' services provided through its network of websites - www.aeonianstories.com, (the Website) may be collected, used, disclosed and handled by Aeonian Stories in accordance with this Privacy Statement.
This Privacy Statement sets out Aeonian Stories' policies relating to the collection, use, disclosure and handling of personal information. It applies to your conduct on the Website and is in addition to, and should be read in conjunction with, Aeonian Stories' Terms and Conditions.
See below to view Aeonian Stories' Terms and Conditions.
Aeonian Stories respects the privacy of Users of the Website and recognises that you may have rights in relation to your personal information. The following sections describe how we will generally handle personal information and safeguard your privacy.
User consent
Privacy Statement and expressly consent to the collection, processing, use and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Statement.
Collection of information
We only collect personal information that is necessary for our functions or activities and we do so only by lawful and fair means and in an unobtrusive way. Aeonian Stories collects information (which may or may not be personal information) about you in the following ways:
When you register to use Aeonian Stories, we collect personal information such as your name, email address, telephone number, address, gender and any other personal or preference information that you voluntarily provide to Aeonian Stories through the Website or to a Aeonian Stories services partner (which may include our funeral director partners). If you register to Aeonian Stories via a social networking account, such as Facebook, the social networking site may provide your information to Aeonian Stories.
When you visit our Websites, we collect your browser type and IP address. This information is gathered for all Aeonian Stories visitors and is used to manage the Websites, track usage and improve Aeonian Stories Website and services. In addition, Aeonian Stories stores certain information from your browser using cookies.
Cookies are pieces of data stored on your computer that are sent from the websites that you view. Aeonian Stories uses session Cookies, which terminate once you close your web browser, and also persistent Cookies that store your login details to make it easier for you to login the next time you visit Aeonian Stories. You can remove or disable Cookies using the settings on your web browser, however, if you choose to do this you may not be able to take full advantage of the functions on the Websites.
If you have not identified yourself on Aeonian Stories' Websites the information we collect about you remains anonymous. services directly to you without your express consent.
Not withstanding anything in this Privacy Statement, Aeonian Stories reserves the right to transfer your personal information to a successor that acquires rights to such information as a result of the sale of Aeonian Stories, a material change in control of Aeonian Stories or the sale of substantially all of its assets to that successor.
Use and disclosure of your information
Aeonian Stories holds, uses and may disclose personal information primarily for the purpose of providing or enhancing our Services to you and providing support or information you may have requested or indicated an interest in receiving. We will not disclose any information about you outside Aeonian Stories without your permission unless:
it is required or permitted by law;
we receive a bona fide request from an appropriate government or regulatory body or agency;
we believe it is necessary in order to offer you the Services;
we suspect that your use of the Websites or Services is in breach of the Terms of Use;
it is to protect the rights or property of Aeonian Stories, any Aeonian Stories user;
it is otherwise permitted or contemplated under the Terms of Use; or
it is to lessen or respond to a serious threat to a person's health or safety, or to prevent actual or suspected fraud or any other actual or suspected illegal activity perpetrated through or in connection with the Websites or Services or otherwise to protect the property of Aeonian Stories.
We will not share your personal information with any non-affiliated third party except where permitted or allow a non-affiliated third party to promote its products and services directly to you without your express consent.
Not withstanding anything in this Privacy Statement, Aeonian Stories reserves the right to transfer your personal information to a successor that acquires rights to such information as a result of the sale of Aeonian Stories, a material change in control of Aeonian Stories or the sale of substantially all of its assets to that successor.
Keeping your information secure
Aeonian Stories will take reasonable steps to safeguard any personal information that we hold about you. Your personal information is stored on secure servers that are protected in controlled facilities.
Our employees and contractors will only have such access as is required for them to perform their duties. However, you acknowledge and agree that Aeonian Stories will not be responsible for any unauthorised access to your personal information.
In addition, your information and Registered User details are protected by a password that has been selected by you.
The Website may contain links to other websites. You acknowledge and agree that these websites are not under the control of Aeonian Stories and that Aeonian Stories is not responsible for the privacy practices of websites linked to our network.
When linking to another website, you should read the terms and conditions and privacy statement of that website before disclosing any personal information. This Privacy Statement applies only to information collected by Aeonian Stories.
Third party advertising
You acknowledge that third party advertisers may present advertisements on the Website and/or set and access cookies on your computer. Aeonian Stories does not have access to or control over the cookies that may be placed by third party advertisers.
This Privacy Statement only covers the use of cookies by Aeonian Stories and does not govern the use of cookies or other tracking devices by any third party advertisers.
Changes to this privacy statement
Your use of Aeonian Stories Websites and Services, and any dispute arising from it, is subject to this Privacy Statement and our Terms of Use, including all dispute resolution, limitation of liability and governing law provisions.
Aeonian Stories reserves the right to change this Privacy Statement at any time. Any changes or clarifications to this Privacy Statement will be posted on this page and we will indicate at the top of this page the date this Statement was last updated. Therefore, you are encouraged to periodically review our Privacy Statement to see if any changes have been made.
If you object to any changes that are made to this Privacy Statement, you must cease using our Websites and/or Services. Continued use or access to our Websites or Services after notice of any such changes will constitute your acknowledgment and agreement to be bound by the new or modified terms.
Contacting us
If you would like to know more about the way we handle personal information, have a complaint about a suspected privacy breach or if you have any questions or comments regarding this Privacy Statement, please contact us. We will review your query and endeavour to respond within a reasonable time.
Terms and Conditions
Welcome to our website. If you continue to browse and use this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern Aeonian Stories’ relationship with you in relation to this website. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our website.
The term Aeonian Stories or ‘us’ or ‘we’ or ‘ours’ refers to the owner of the website. Our Australian Business Number is 5426150684. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website.
The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:
The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.
This website uses cookies to monitor browsing preferences. If you do allow cookies to be used, personal information will be stored by us however we do not give or sell this information to third parties.
We do not provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.
The personal pages on this website are the recollections and stories of contributors, Aeonian Stories does not, in any way, endorse or guarantee the accuracy of these stories.
You agree that Aeonian Stories prohibits and you agree not to access or use the Website or Services to:
provide any false, misleading or deceptive information;
violate any law or regulation, or cause Aeonian Stories to violate any law or regulation;
be abusive, defamatory, discriminatory, hateful, obscene, vulgar, offensive, threatening or otherwise objectionable in the opinion of Aeonian Stories
harass, stalk or otherwise subject any other person to unwanted or inappropriate contact or communication;
send unsolicited mail or email, make unsolicited phone calls, or advertise any products or services by making any unsolicited contact with users whose email, telephone, postal or other contact details you have obtained via the Websites;
harvest or otherwise collect information about other users of the Websites for any purpose other than expressly authorised by Aeonian Stories;
take any action that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large burden on the Websites' infrastructure; or
deliberately distribute or execute any computer virus or any other program or code that disrupts or disables operations of the Websites.
Without limiting any of the foregoing, you agree and acknowledge that, except for advertising programs offered by us are available for your personal, non-commercial use only.
Aeonian Stories reserves the right to investigate and take appropriate action against any person who, in Aeonian Stories' sole discretion, violates the Terms of Use, including, without limitation preventing further access to the Services or Website and/or reporting you to the appropriate law enforcement authorities.
Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.
This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.
All trademarks reproduced in this website, which are not the property of, or licensed to the operator, are acknowledged on the website.
Unauthorised use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence.
From time to time, this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).
Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of Australia.
The plaque becomes the property of the customer once purchased. Aeonian Stories is not responsible for the plaque, once distributed. If the plaque is lost or damaged Aeonian will provide another at the current cost of the plaque. You may need to check cemetery protocols prior to affixing the plaque to a grave.
Termination - You may terminate your account at any time, for any reason, by giving written or email notice to Aeonian Stories. There will be no refunds. Aeonian Stories may suspend, terminate or prohibit your access to or use of the website, and any User Content or information that you have posted on the Website, for any reason or no reason, at any time in its sole discretion, without any prior notice, including if we believe that you have contravened any provision of the Terms of Use.
Even after your association with Aeonian Stories is terminated, the provisions of the Terms of Use will remain in full force and effect.
Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Aeonian Stories, its affiliates and related corporations, and each of their directors, officers, agents, contractors, partners and employees, from and against all losses, liabilities, claims, demands, damages, costs and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in connection with your access to or use of the Services or Websites, including without limitation any Registered User Content, any Third Party Website or content you post or share on or through the Websites (including through the Sharing Facility), your conduct in connection with the Services or the Websites or with other Registered Users of the Services or the Websites, or any violation of the Terms of Use or of any law or the rights of any third party.
Definitions and interpretations
Unless otherwise specified, the terms "includes", "including", "e.g.", "for example", and other similar terms are deemed to include the term "without limitation" immediately thereafter. Terms used in the Terms of Use with the initial letter(s) capitalised will have the meaning attributed to them in these Terms of Use.
Your contact information
Please ensure that you provide a valid phone number and e-mail address when placing your order to allow us to contact you should there be any questions or concerns. Please read our privacy statement if you have any concerns regarding your privacy.
Do not hesitate to contact us should you have any concerns or questions regarding your order or are unsure how to purchase online. Our friendly customer service representatives will be more than happy to assist with your enquiry.
Incorrect Delivery Address - Aeonian Stories is not responsible if an incorrect address is supplied. Please be sure that you enter all the correct details at time of ordering and please enter as much information as possible. There is space for you to provide any special delivery instructions when you place your order and we encourage you to use it. If we are sent to an incorrect address, an additional delivery charge may apply to redirect the delivery.
Miscellaneous
The Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between you and Aeonian Stories regarding the use of the Websites and/or the Services, superseding any prior agreements between you and Aeonian Stories relating to your use of the Websites or the Services.
Any failure of Aeonian Stories to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision in that or any other instance.
If any provision of the Terms of Use is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of law, then that provisions will be deemed severable from the Terms of Use and such invalidity or unenforceability will not affect the remainder of the provisions of the Terms of Use which will continue in full force and effect.
A person who is not a party to these Terms of Use shall have no rights to enforce any of its terms, except for Aeonian Stories affiliates and related corporations.
To the extent of any conflict or inconsistency between the English version of the Terms of Use and a version of the Terms of Use translated into another language, the English version will prevail.