Privacy Policy

Introduction

At New Zealand Native Plants, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

We approach data privacy with the Māori concept of kaitiakitanga (guardianship) in mind, recognizing our responsibility to protect the information entrusted to us. We also value whakaaro (consideration) and mana (respect for personal authority) in our data practices.

This policy complies with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and related legislation.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

• Name, email address, and contact details (when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us)
• Account information (if you create an account)
• Comments or forum contributions
• Information you provide when participating in surveys or contests

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and browser information
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring websites or sources
• Device information

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Google Analytics and Google Ads

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and Google Ads to display advertisements. These services may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our website and other websites.

Google may use this information to provide measurement services and target ads based on your interests and browsing history. For more information on how Google uses your data when you use our site, please visit Google's Privacy & Terms for Partner Sites.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, and you can control your ad preferences through Google Ad Settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our website
• To notify you about changes to our website or services
• To allow you to participate in interactive features
• To provide customer support
• To gather analysis or valuable information to improve our website
• To monitor the usage of our website
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• To send you newsletters or updates (if you have subscribed)

Legal Basis for Processing

Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, we collect and process your information based on the following legal grounds:

• Your consent (e.g., when you subscribe to our newsletter)
• Legitimate interests (e.g., to improve our website and services)
• To fulfill contractual obligations (e.g., if you purchase products or services)
• To comply with legal obligations

Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, and as required by law. When we no longer need to retain your data, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Service providers who assist us in operating our website
• Analytics providers to help us understand website usage
• Advertising partners, such as Google, to deliver relevant advertisements
• Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by law

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may be located outside of New Zealand. When we transfer your data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information, in compliance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

Your Privacy Rights

Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the following rights:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to correct inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to object to or restrict processing of your information
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent
• The right to complain to the Privacy Commissioner

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Security Measures

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the New Zealand Privacy Commissioner if you believe we have violated your privacy rights. Information on how to do this can be found at www.privacy.org.nz.