Privacy Policy

Last updated: 14/11/2025

Thrive Horticultural Pty Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling 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 protect your personal information when you use our website and services.


1. Who We Are

Business Name: Thrive Horticultural

Legal Entity: Thrive Horticultural Pty Ltd

Email: admin@thriveqld.com

Location: Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

We provide garden design, horticultural services, maintenance and nature based programs for residential, commercial and community clients across the Gold Coast.


2. What Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Contact us via our website forms, phone or email

  • Request a quote, book a consultation or site visit

  • Sign up to our email list or Thrive Together programs

  • Register interest in workshops or the Garden Knowledge and Skills Program

This may include:

  • Your name

  • Phone number

  • Email address

  • Property or site address

  • Project details, budget and service preferences

  • Sector and service interests (for example Luxury Residential, Garden Design and Softscape Installation, Scheduled Maintenance)

  • Any other details you choose to provide in your message

We may also collect technical data automatically when you visit our website, such as:

  • IP address

  • Device and browser type

  • Pages visited and actions taken

  • Time spent on the website and referring website

This data is collected via tools such as Google Analytics, Meta Pixel and similar tracking technologies.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 without appropriate consent from a parent or guardian.


3. Why We Collect Your Information

We collect and use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries, quote requests and booking enquiries

  • Provide our horticultural, landscaping and education services

  • Manage consultations, site visits and project communication

  • Send updates, seasonal tips and special offers if you have opted in

  • Tailor our emails and content to your interests and location

  • Improve our website, services and customer experience

  • Meet our legal and regulatory obligations


4. How We Store and Protect Your Information

Your information is stored securely in our business systems and is only accessed by authorised personnel or trusted service providers who need it to perform their role.

We take reasonable steps to:

  • Prevent unauthorised access, modification, disclosure or misuse

  • Keep your data accurate, complete and up to date where possible

  • Protect your information from loss, interference or damage

We do not store payment card details on our website or in our email systems.


5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information.

We may share your information with trusted third party providers who help us operate our business and website, such as:

  • Email and CRM platforms

  • Website hosting and IT support providers

  • Analytics and marketing tools

  • Online form and booking tools

These providers are required to keep your information secure and confidential and to use it only for the purposes for which we share it.

Some of these service providers may be located outside Australia. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure your information is handled in accordance with the APPs.

We may also disclose your information where required or authorised by law, or to protect our rights, property, safety or that of others.


6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Help our website function properly

  • Monitor website traffic and usage patterns

  • Understand what content is useful to visitors

  • Measure the effectiveness of our marketing and advertisements

Cookies are small files stored on your device. You can disable cookies or set your browser to alert you when cookies are being used, however some parts of the site may not work as intended if cookies are turned off.


7. Accessing or Updating Your Information

You can request access to the personal information we hold about you, or ask us to correct it if you believe it is inaccurate, out of date, incomplete or misleading.

To do this, contact us at admin@thriveqld.com and we will respond within a reasonable timeframe, usually within 30 days.

We may need to verify your identity before giving access or making changes.


8. Email Marketing and Unsubscribing

If you subscribe to our email list or opt in to receive updates, we may send you:

  • Seasonal garden tips and practical advice

  • News about Thrive projects and programs

  • Invitations to workshops and community events

  • Special offers or service updates related to your interests

You can unsubscribe at any time by:

  • Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the footer of any email, or

  • Contacting us at admin@thriveqld.com and asking to be removed from the mailing list

If you unsubscribe, we will stop sending marketing emails, but we may still contact you about active projects, bookings or important service information.


9. Third Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, social media platforms or resources that we do not operate or control.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of these third party sites. We recommend you review their privacy policies before providing them with your personal information.


10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services or legal requirements.

The most recent version will always be available on this page, with the updated date shown at the top. We encourage you to review it periodically.


11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Email: admin@thriveqld.com

Location: Gold Coast, QLD, Australia