Privacy Policy
At Auckland Dog Groomers (Directory) ("we", "our", or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights. We follow New Zealand's Privacy Act 2020 and its 13 Privacy Principles, which ensure that you "know when your information is being collected," that it is used appropriately and securely, and that you can access it.
Information We Collect
The only personal information we collect from website visitors is the email address (and optionally name) you provide when you sign up for our articles/newsletter. We also automatically collect standard Internet log data (your IP address, browser type, referring pages, timestamps, etc.) and use cookies to gather non-identifying usage data. (For example, we use Google Analytics to track site traffic.) In New Zealand, "personal information" is defined very broadly as anything that identifies an individual. Rest assured, we do not collect sensitive personal data (such as financial or health information). We do not require or store any user accounts or passwords.
How We Use Your Information
We use your email address to deliver the newsletter or updates you requested. We may use non-identifying data to improve the website's content and performance (for example, analyzing which pages are most visited). We may display third-party advertising (such as Google Ads). Google uses cookies and other tracking technologies to personalize ads. We may share data with third-party service providers only as needed (for example, our email service provider for sending newsletters, or Google for analytics/ads). We comply with the Privacy Act 2020 requirement to be transparent: we inform you why we collect your email (to send articles and updates you requested) and who we are (the directory operator).
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to enable essential site functionality and to improve your experience. Cookies are also used for analytics and advertising. Under NZ law, we must inform users about cookie use. You can refuse or delete cookies through your browser settings; however, some site features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
Advertising and Marketing
We may include Google AdSense or similar ads on our site, and to offer marketing services to business owners. Google's ad services use cookies and may collect non-identifying information about your visits. In all cases, we will seek to comply with applicable privacy laws (for example, informing users about data collection and giving choices, as required by the NZ Privacy Act).
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure. For example, email addresses are stored securely and access is limited to authorized personnel. However, no system can be 100% secure; in the event of a data breach affecting your information, we will notify you in accordance with NZ regulations.
Your Rights
Under New Zealand law, you have the right to ask for a copy of any personal data we hold about you, and to request corrections if it is inaccurate. You may also unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in our emails. We will respond to any access/correction request promptly. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time (for example, if we add new services or legal requirements change). We will post the revised policy on our site with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site after such updates will indicate your acceptance of the new terms.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at the email address provided on our site. We will be happy to assist.
Summary of Legal Compliance
As emphasised by legal guidelines, we handle your information in accordance with the NZ Privacy Act 2020. We inform you when we collect personal data, explain why we need it, and protect it.