Privacy Policy

How we handle your information

Welcome to Eating New Zealand (eatingnewzealand.co.nz). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Submit a contact form, comment, or review
  • Sign up for newsletters or updates
  • Participate in surveys or promotions
  • Interact with our website (e.g., location data when searching for restaurants)

This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Location data (if enabled)
  • IP address (for security and analytics)

Automatically Collected Data

We use cookies and tracking technologies (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect:

  • Browser type & device information
  • Pages visited & time spent
  • Clickstream data (how you navigate the site)

Third-Party Data (AdSense & Reviews)

If you interact with Google AdSense ads or submit user reviews, third parties (like Google) may collect additional data under their own policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

  • Provide, operate, and improve our services
  • Personalize content (e.g., restaurant recommendations)
  • Respond to inquiries and enable user reviews
  • Analyze traffic and optimize ads (via AdSense)
  • Send newsletters (if subscribed) – you can unsubscribe anytime

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it with:

  • Service Providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, AdSense)
  • Legal Authorities (if required by law)
  • Third-Party Review Platforms (if you submit a public review)

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use:

  • Essential cookies (for site functionality)
  • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics)
  • Advertising cookies (Google AdSense)

You can manage cookies via browser settings or our Cookie Consent Banner.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your data
  • Opt out of marketing emails
  • Disable cookies (though some features may not work)
  • Request data portability (EU/UK users under GDPR)

To exercise these rights, contact us at admin@eatingnewzealand.co.nz.

6. Data Retention & Security

We retain data only as long as necessary and implement security measures to protect it. However, no online transmission is 100% secure.

7. Children's Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect their data.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. The latest version will always be posted here with the "Last Updated" date.

9. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, contact:

Email: admin@eatingnewzealand.co.nz
Address: [Your Address] (optional)

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