Privacy Policy

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1. Who We Are

Washinggrowpower is a New Zealand-based provider of educational content about evening habits and lifestyle rhythms. We are the agency responsible for your personal information under the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand).

Contact details:
Washinggrowpower
93 Lansford Crescent, Avondale, Auckland 0600, New Zealand
Email: team@washinggrowpower.world
Phone: +64 508 278 635

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit washinggrowpower.world, submit our contact form, or otherwise interact with our website. We handle personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 and the Information Privacy Principles (IPPs) set out in that Act.

This website is intended primarily for visitors in New Zealand. If you access our site from outside New Zealand, local privacy laws may also apply to you.

3. Personal Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

When you contact us through our contact form, we collect:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your message content
  • Your consent to the processing of your personal information

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and the date and time of access. Some of this information is collected through cookies and similar technologies, as described in our Cookie Policy.

If you consent to analytics or marketing cookies, we may also receive aggregated or pseudonymous usage data and advertising-related identifiers used to measure website performance and the effectiveness of our online campaigns.

4. How and Why We Collect Information

We collect personal information only where it is necessary for a lawful purpose connected with our functions or activities. At or before the time we collect information (or as soon as practicable afterwards), we tell you:

  • that we are collecting the information
  • why we are collecting it
  • who will receive it
  • whether providing the information is voluntary or mandatory
  • what will happen if you do not provide the information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • responding to your enquiries and messages
  • providing educational information about evening habits and lifestyle rhythms
  • operating, maintaining, and improving our website
  • measuring website traffic and advertising performance (only with your consent for non-essential cookies)
  • ensuring website security and preventing misuse
  • complying with legal obligations

We rely on your consent when you submit the contact form or accept non-essential cookies. We may also process limited information where necessary to operate the website securely and respond to legitimate requests.

5. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may disclose information to:

  • website hosting, email, and technical service providers who assist us in operating the website, subject to appropriate confidentiality and security obligations
  • analytics and advertising partners (such as Google) when you have consented to the relevant cookies
  • regulators, courts, or law enforcement agencies when required or authorised by New Zealand law

Some service providers may store or process information outside New Zealand. Where personal information is disclosed overseas, we take reasonable steps to ensure that the recipient protects the information in a manner consistent with the Privacy Act 2020, or we disclose only where permitted by law.

6. Retention

We keep personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law:

  • Contact form data: up to 24 months after the last communication
  • Cookie consent records: up to 12 months
  • Server log data: up to 90 days

When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or de-identify it.

7. Security and Privacy Breaches

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from loss, unauthorised access, misuse, or disclosure. Measures include HTTPS encryption, access controls, and secure storage practices.

If a privacy breach occurs that is likely to cause anyone serious harm, we will notify the Office of the Privacy Commissioner and affected individuals as required under the Privacy Act 2020.

8. Your Rights Under the Privacy Act 2020

Under New Zealand privacy law, you have the right to:

  • Access: request confirmation of whether we hold personal information about you and request a copy of that information
  • Correction: request correction of inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading information
  • Withdraw consent: withdraw consent for optional processing (such as non-essential cookies) at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in section 1. We will respond within a reasonable time and in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may complain to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner at www.privacy.org.nz or by calling 0800 803 909 (New Zealand).

9. Online Advertising and Analytics

We may use online advertising tools, including Google Ads, to promote our educational content. Where marketing or analytics cookies are enabled with your consent, third-party providers may collect information about your visits to this and other websites to measure ad performance and deliver relevant advertising. You can manage these preferences at any time through our cookie banner and Cookie Policy.

10. Children

Our website is not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Material changes will be communicated where appropriate.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact us at team@washinggrowpower.world or write to us at 93 Lansford Crescent, Avondale, Auckland 0600, New Zealand.