Privacy policy.
Effective Date: 02/10/24
Melie’s Kitchen (www.melieskitchen.com) is committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with New Zealand law, including the Privacy Act 2020.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information when you interact with our website or services. This may include:
Personal details: Name, email address, postal address, phone number, and other contact information you provide during sign-up or purchases.
Payment information: Credit card or payment details when purchasing memberships or services.
Website interactions: Information on how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, device type, and usage data, through cookies and other tracking technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Providing services: To process transactions, manage your membership, and provide customer support.
Improving our services: To monitor and enhance the website’s performance, features, and user experience.
Marketing and communication: To send you updates, promotional offers, or other information related to Melie’s Kitchen, provided you have opted into these communications. You can opt out at any time.
Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service providers: We may share your personal information with third-party service providers to process payments, host our website, or deliver services on our behalf.
Legal requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required by law or in response to valid requests by government authorities.
Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business, your personal information may be transferred to the new owners.
4. Your Rights
Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:
Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, where applicable.
Object to processing: Object to or limit certain types of data processing, such as direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at amelia@melies.co.nz .
5. Security of Your Information
We take appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Melie’s Kitchen uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us analyze website traffic and remember your preferences. You can modify your browser settings to reject cookies; however, some features of our website may not function properly without them.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Effective Date" will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: amelia@melies.co.nz