Lake Mac Honey – Terms & Conditions
These Terms & Conditions apply to purchases from Lake Mac Honey Pty Ltd (ABN [40 702 031 794]), trading as Lake Mac Honey.
By using our website or placing an order with us, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts or modifies any rights or remedies available to you under the Australian Consumer Law that cannot legally be excluded.
1. Promotions
- We may occasionally offer discounts, promotional codes, giveaways or special offers for specified periods.
- Promotions are online only unless otherwise stated.
- Promotional offers cannot be combined with other discounts unless specifically stated.
- Promotions may be subject to additional conditions, including minimum order values, product exclusions or expiry dates.
- We may amend, withdraw or end a promotion before an order is accepted.
- Changes to a promotion will not retrospectively affect orders already accepted under that promotion.
2. Pricing & Payment
- All prices displayed on our website are in Australian dollars (AUD).
- Payment is required when an order is placed.
- If payment is unsuccessful, the order will not be processed.
- We accept payment methods displayed at checkout, including Visa and Mastercard where available.
- Payments are securely processed through our payment providers.
- Lake Mac Honey does not directly store your complete credit or debit card details.
- We make reasonable efforts to ensure prices displayed on our website are accurate. If an obvious pricing error occurs, we may contact you before processing the order.
3. Orders & Cancellation
- An order is considered accepted once we have accepted payment and begun processing the order.
- Ownership of products remains with Lake Mac Honey Pty Ltd until full payment has been received.
- Customers may request cancellation before an order has been dispatched.
- Once an order has been dispatched, cancellation may no longer be possible.
- We may cancel or refuse an order where reasonably necessary, including where:
- a product is unavailable;-
- an obvious pricing or website error has occurred;
- we reasonably suspect fraudulent activity;
- delivery to the requested location is restricted or prohibited; or
- we are otherwise unable to lawfully fulfil the order.
- If we cancel an order after payment has been received and the products are not supplied, the amount paid will be refunded.
4. Honey & Product Characteristics
Our honey is a natural agricultural product.
Colour, flavour, aroma, texture and consistency may vary between batches depending on seasonal conditions, floral sources and hive location.
Natural honey may crystallize over time. Crystallization is a normal characteristic of pure honey and does not mean the product has spoiled.
Product photographs on our website are intended as a guide and natural variations may occur.
5. Faulty, Damaged or Misdescribed Products
If a product arrives damaged, is faulty, unsafe, or does not match its description, please contact us as soon as reasonably possible.
We may request:
- your order number;
- photographs of the product or packaging;
- proof of purchase; and
- any other information reasonably required to assess the issue.
Where the Australian Consumer Law applies, you may be entitled to a refund, replacement or other remedy depending on the circumstances.
Any timeframe mentioned in our policies does not limit your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
6. Change of Mind
Because our products are food products, we do not generally accept returns or provide refunds simply because you:
- change your mind;
- order the wrong product;
- order the wrong quantity; or
- no longer want the product.
This does not affect your rights where a product is faulty, unsafe, damaged, misdescribed or otherwise fails to meet a consumer guarantee under Australian law.
7. Sale & Discounted Products
Sale, promotional and discounted products are generally not eligible for change-of-mind returns.
However, discounted and sale products remain fully covered by applicable rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
8. Shipping & Delivery
We use third-party delivery providers including Australia Post and other courier services.
Delivery estimates are indicative only. Delays may occasionally occur because of circumstances outside our reasonable control.
If an order is significantly delayed, lost or damaged in transit, please contact us and we will work with the delivery provider and provide any remedy required under Australian Consumer Law.
9. Authority to Leave
Where you request or authorise a parcel to be left without a signature, you authorise the courier to leave the parcel at the nominated location where reasonably safe to do so.
Once a parcel has been successfully delivered in accordance with your authority-to-leave instructions, the risk of subsequent theft or loss may pass to you.
Nothing in this clause excludes any rights you may have under Australian Consumer Law.
10. Website Use
You must not:
- interfere with or disrupt our website;
- attempt to gain unauthorised access to our website or systems;
- introduce malicious software or code;
- use the website for unlawful purposes; or
- misuse website content.
We may restrict access to the website where reasonably necessary to protect our business, customers or systems.
11. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, original website content owned by Lake Mac Honey Pty Ltd, including photographs, graphics, text, logos and branding, is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may view and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes.
You must not reproduce, distribute, modify or commercially use our content without permission except where permitted by law.
12. Accuracy & Availability
We make reasonable efforts to keep product information, pricing and availability accurate.
Products may become unavailable without notice.
We may update product descriptions, pricing and website content from time to time.
13. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time.
The version applying to an order will generally be the version in effect when the order was placed.
Updated Terms will apply from the date they are published and will not retrospectively remove rights relating to orders already placed.
14. Australian Consumer Law
Our products come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
Nothing in these Terms & Conditions is intended to exclude, restrict or modify any consumer guarantee, right or remedy that cannot legally be excluded.
15. Business & Contact Details
Lake Mac Honey Pty Ltd
Trading as Lake Mac Honey
ABN: [407 020 317 94]
Email: lakemachoney@yahoo.com
Phone/Text: +61 421 655 912
Shipping & Delivery – Lake Mac Honey
Standard Shipping
Standard shipping is charged at a flat rate of $15.25 Australia-wide, subject to the delivery restrictions outlined below.
Orders over $40 receive free standard delivery to a single eligible Australian address.
Local Delivery
Local Delivery is available for $4.95 by using the code LOCAL at checkout.
Local Delivery is generally available within approximately 0–15 km of Warners Bay, NSW.
Local orders are generally delivered within 1–2 business days after processing.
If an address falls outside our Local Delivery area, we may contact you to arrange another delivery method or provide a refund.
Order Processing
We aim to process orders within 2 business days.
Processing times may be longer during:
- Christmas;
- public holidays;
- promotional periods;
- periods of unusually high demand; or
- circumstances outside our reasonable control.
Delivery Addresses
We currently deliver to eligible:
- residential addresses;
- business addresses; and
- PO Boxes within Australia where supported by the selected carrier.
Customers are responsible for providing a complete and accurate delivery address and postcode.
If incorrect information is supplied, additional postage charges may apply where an order needs to be redirected or resent.
Delivery Providers
We may use:
- Australia Post;
- Aramex/Fastway; and
- other reputable courier providers where appropriate.
Most Australia-wide orders are expected to arrive within approximately 7 business days after dispatch, although regional and remote locations may take longer.
Delivery estimates are not guarantees unless expressly stated otherwise.
Signature & Authority to Leave
Some deliveries may require a signature.
Where the carrier allows it, you may request an Authority to Leave in a reasonably secure location.
If you provide an Authority to Leave, you accept the risk of theft or loss occurring after the parcel has been successfully delivered according to those instructions, subject to any rights you have under Australian Consumer Law.
Delivery Delays
Extreme weather, natural disasters, public holidays, courier disruptions and other events outside our reasonable control may cause delays.
If your order appears to be lost or significantly delayed, contact us and we will assist with investigating the delivery.
Christmas & Holiday Delivery
For the best chance of receiving Australia-wide orders before Christmas, we recommend ordering by approximately 10 December.
Local customers within approximately 15 km of Warners Bay should generally order by 20 December for Christmas delivery.
These dates may change from year to year depending on courier deadlines and capacity.
Order Tracking & Returns – Lake Mac Honey
Order Tracking
Once your order is packed and ready for dispatch, we will generally send you confirmation by email.
When tracking is available, you will receive your tracking details by email or text.
You can use the tracking number on the relevant courier's website.
For assistance with an order, contact:
Email: lakemachoney@yahoo.com
Phone/Text: +61 421 655 912
Australian Delivery Only
We currently only deliver within Australia.
International shipping is not currently available due to differing biosecurity and import requirements for honey and bee products.
State & Regional Biosecurity Restrictions
Honey and bee products may be subject to Australian state and regional biosecurity restrictions.
Customers should ensure the products they order can lawfully be delivered to their location.
At present, our restrictions include:
Western Australia
Due to domestic biosecurity requirements, we do not currently ship honey, honeycomb or honey gift packs to Western Australia.
Tasmania
Honeycomb and products containing honeycomb are not currently shipped to Tasmania.
Kangaroo Island
Honey, bees and certain bee products are subject to strict restrictions for Kangaroo Island, and we do not ship restricted products to the island.
Biosecurity rules may change. Where necessary, we may cancel and refund an order that cannot legally be delivered to the nominated destination.
Damaged, Faulty or Misdescribed Products
If your order arrives damaged, faulty, unsafe or does not match its description, please contact us as soon as reasonably possible.
Please provide your:
- order number;
- description of the problem; and
- photographs where appropriate.
Depending on the circumstances and your rights under Australian Consumer Law, we may provide a replacement, refund or other appropriate remedy.
We may not require food products to be physically returned where doing so is unnecessary or inappropriate.
Change of Mind & Ordering Errors
Because we sell food products, we do not generally provide refunds or exchanges where you:
- change your mind;
- accidentally order the wrong product;
- order the wrong quantity; or
- decide you no longer want the product.
This does not affect your rights under Australian Consumer Law.
Sale Items
Sale and discounted products are not generally eligible for change-of-mind returns.
However, all applicable Australian Consumer Law protections continue to apply to sale and discounted products.
How to Report a Problem
Email lakemachoney@yahoo.com with:
- your name;
- order number;
- description of the issue; and
- photographs where relevant.
We will review the issue and contact you with the next steps.
Privacy Policy – Lake Mac Honey
This Privacy Policy explains how Lake Mac Honey Pty Ltd (ABN [40 702 031 794]), trading as Lake Mac Honey, collects, uses, stores and handles information provided through our website, online store, communications and marketing activities.
By using our website or providing information to us, you acknowledge that your information may be handled as described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We May Collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect information including:
- your name;
- email address;
- telephone number;
- billing address;
- delivery address;
- order details;
- communications with us;
- marketing preferences; and
- information relating to your use of our website.
Payment information is processed by our payment providers. Lake Mac Honey does not directly store complete credit or debit card details.
2. Website Information & Cookies
When you use our website, certain technical information may be automatically collected, including:
- pages viewed;
- approximate location;
- browser or device information;
- referring websites;
- website interactions; and
- general usage information.
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- remember website preferences;
- operate our online store;
- improve website performance;
- understand website traffic;
- display relevant information;
- assist with fraud prevention; and
- support advertising or marketing activities.
Our website may use third-party services such as Google, Meta/Facebook, Shopify or similar providers.
You may be able to manage cookies through your browser or device settings.
3. Information Collected When You Purchase
When you purchase from Lake Mac Honey, we may collect information required to:
- process payment;
- fulfil your order;
- arrange delivery;
- provide tracking information;
- communicate with you about your purchase;
- provide customer support;
- process returns or refunds; and
- maintain appropriate business and transaction records.
4. How We Use Information
Information may be used to:
- operate our website and online store;
- process and deliver orders;
- communicate with customers;
- provide customer service;
- manage refunds, returns and disputes;
- prevent fraud or misuse;
- improve our products and website;
- analyse website performance;
- conduct marketing where permitted; and
- meet legal, taxation, accounting or regulatory obligations.
5. Sharing Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may disclose information where reasonably necessary to organisations that help us operate our business, including:
- website and e-commerce providers;
- payment processors;
- banks and financial providers;
- Australia Post and courier companies;
- email and marketing providers;
- analytics providers;
- technology and hosting providers;
- accountants and professional advisers; and
- government or regulatory authorities where legally required.
Some service providers may process or store information outside Australia.
6. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect information against:
- misuse;
- interference;
- loss;
- unauthorised access;
- modification; and
- disclosure.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
7. Accessing or Correcting Your Information
If you believe information we hold about you is incorrect or would like to request access or correction, contact us.
We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will be published on our website.
9. Contact Us
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact:
Lake Mac Honey Pty Ltd
Trading as Lake Mac Honey
Email: lakemachoney@yahoo.com
Phone/Text: +61 421 655 912
ABN: [40 702 031 794]