1. Information we collect

1.1 Personal information (only if you choose to provide it)

You can browse Kawerau.org.nz without providing personal information. We may collect personal information only when you voluntarily submit it, for example when you:

• Send us a message via a contact form or email
• Submit a business listing or request edits to an existing listing
• Enquire about advertising, sponsorship, or a sponsored post

This may include your name, business name, email address, phone number, and any information you include in your message. We use it only to respond to your request and to manage listings/advertising where applicable.

1.2 Non-personal information

We may also collect non-identifying information such as your browser type, device type, pages visited, approximate location (city/region level), and time spent on the site. This helps us understand how visitors use the site and improve content and performance.

2. Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device. Kawerau.org.nz may use cookies to support site functionality, measure performance, and display advertising. You can disable cookies via your browser settings, but some features may not work as intended.

3. Google AdSense & advertising

We may display ads through Google AdSense and/or other advertising providers. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to show ads and measure ad performance.

• Google may use advertising cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this site and/or other sites.
• You can manage or opt out of personalised advertising via Google’s ad settings.

For Google ad preferences, visit: https://adssettings.google.com

4. Business advertising, listings & sponsored posts

Kawerau.org.nz may publish business listings, display business advertising, and feature sponsored posts. Sponsored or paid placements will be clearly identified where practical.

If you submit a listing or advertising enquiry, we may store the details you provide so we can publish, maintain, or update your listing/advertisement. We do not share personal information from visitors with advertisers.

5. External links

This website may include links to external websites (including businesses, community organisations, attractions, or government services). We do not control these external sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

6. How we use information

We use information we collect to:

• Respond to enquiries and requests
• Publish and maintain business listings (where submitted/approved)
• Manage advertising, sponsorship, and sponsored posts
• Improve site content, usability, and performance
• Detect and prevent spam, abuse, or security issues

7. Data security

We take reasonable steps to protect information submitted to us. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children

Kawerau.org.nz is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us and we will take reasonable steps to remove it.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page and the “Last updated” date will be revised.

10. No liability / disclaimer

11. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle information, you can contact us via the website. If you prefer to display contact details publicly, you may add them below.

• Email: support@kawerau.org.nz

Policy created by: https://cyberlawyer.co.nz/