Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

At teanautown.nz, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Currently, our website does not require registration or collect personal information directly from users. If we implement contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or user accounts in the future, we may collect:

• Name and email address
• Any information you voluntarily provide in communications with us

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit teanautown.nz, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and timestamps
• Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and browser settings
• Usage Data: How you interact with our website, including clicks, scrolling, and time spent on pages
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (country/city level, not precise location)

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Website Operation: To provide, maintain, and improve our website
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and identify areas for improvement
• Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• Communication: To respond to inquiries sent to info@teanautown.nz
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Display personalized advertisements based on your browsing history
• Measure ad performance and engagement
• Prevent fraudulent clicks and impressions

3.1 Third-Party Advertising Partners

Google and other third-party vendors may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

• Google Ads Settings
• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance

3.2 Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. This information helps us improve our content and user experience.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, including:

• Web hosting providers
• Analytics services (Google Analytics)
• Advertising networks (Google AdSense)

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

• Legal processes (court orders, subpoenas)
• Government or regulatory requests
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety
• Investigation of fraud or security issues

4.3 Business Transfers

If teanautown.nz is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS)

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain automatically collected information (log data, analytics) for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, typically:

• Analytics data: Up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Server logs: Up to 90 days
• Email correspondence: Until no longer needed for business purposes

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 New Zealand Privacy Rights

Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information we hold
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)
• Object to processing of your information
• Lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner

7.2 European Union (GDPR) Rights

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to data portability
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to withdraw consent
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

7.3 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@teanautown.nz. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Union). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at info@teanautown.nz, and we will delete the information promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including New Zealand and the United States (where Google's servers are located). These countries may have different data protection laws than your country.

By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Third-Party Websites

Our website contains links to third-party websites (accommodation providers, tour operators, official tourism sites, etc.). This Privacy Policy applies only to teanautown.nz. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can control tracking through cookie settings and opt-out mechanisms described in this policy.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Providing prominent notice on our website (for significant changes)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: info@teanautown.nz
Website: www.teanautown.nz

We will investigate and attempt to resolve complaints and disputes in accordance with the principles outlined in this Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws.

14. Privacy Commissioner Contact

If you are not satisfied with our response to your privacy concern, you may contact the New Zealand Privacy Commissioner:

Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Website: www.privacy.org.nz
Phone: 0800 803 909
Email: enquiries@privacy.org.nz

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Privacy Policy Summary

This Privacy Policy was last updated in January 2026. Please check this page periodically for updates.