Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 3, 2025
Introduction
Kiwi Painting Tips ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website kiwipaintingtips.co.nz.
Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
Information We Collect
Personal Data
We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
 - Contact us via email
 - Fill out forms on our website
 - Engage with our content or services
 
This information may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- Browser type and version
 - Operating system
 - IP address
 - Pages visited and time spent on pages
 - Referring website addresses
 - Other diagnostic data
 
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
- To provide, operate, and maintain our website
 - To send you newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
 - To respond to your comments, questions, and requests
 - To analyze usage and trends to improve user experience
 - To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
 - To comply with legal obligations
 
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.
Third-Party Services
We may employ third-party companies and services for the following purposes:
- Website analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
 - Email marketing services
 - Hosting services
 
These third parties have access to your personal data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
Data Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.
Your Rights
Under New Zealand privacy law, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- The right to access your personal information
 - The right to request correction of your personal information
 - The right to request deletion of your personal information
 - The right to object to processing of your personal information
 - The right to withdraw consent at any time
 
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@rankhigher.co.nz
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will send you periodic emails with painting tips, updates, and related content. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or by contacting us directly.
External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over the content and practices of these sites and cannot accept responsibility or liability for their respective privacy policies.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
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 at the top of this Privacy Policy.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: info@rankhigher.co.nz
Location: Queenstown, New Zealand