Privacy policy
Privacy Policy
We respect your privacy and want to be straight up about what we collect.
What We Actually Collect
– Your email and username when you sign up
– The deals and comments you share with the community
– Your deal alert keyword preferences (so we can email you matching deals)
– Basic cookies to keep you logged in (so you don’t have to sign in every time – sweet as!)
– Website usage data through Google Analytics (pages visited, device type, approximate location, how you found us)
– Security data through Google reCAPTCHA to keep bots out
Why We Collect It
– To run your account properly
– To show your deals and comments to other bargain hunters
– To send you deal alerts that match your keywords
– To keep the site running smoothly and secure from bots
– To understand how people use the site (so we can make it better)
– To send you important updates (not spam – we’re not those guys)
Third-Party Services We Use
We use a few trusted services to keep things running:
– Google Analytics — helps us see how the site is used (anonymous stats, not personal snooping).
Uses cookies. You can opt out with Google’s browser add-on at
– Google reCAPTCHA — protects login and signup from bots. Subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and
Terms at https://policies.google.com/privacy
– Affiliate links — some deal links earn us a small commission. The retailer may set their own
cookies when you click through
What We DON’T Do
– We don’t sell your info to anyone
– We don’t share your details with random companies
– We don’t spam you with rubbish emails
– We don’t use your data for creepy targeted advertising
Cookies
We use cookies for:
– Keeping you logged in
– Remembering your preferences
– Google Analytics (website stats)
– Google reCAPTCHA (bot protection)
You can block cookies in your browser settings, but some features (like staying logged in) won’t work properly.
Your Rights (Thanks to NZ Privacy Act 2020)
– See what info we have about you
– Fix any mistakes in your details
– Delete your account anytime
– Tell us to stop sending emails
– Complain to the Privacy Commissioner if we stuff up
Keeping Your Info Safe
– Secure servers with firewall protection
– Two-factor authentication on admin accounts
– Only our team can access your data
– We never sell your personal information
– If something goes wrong, we’ll tell you straight away
Overseas Stuff
Some of our services (like Google Analytics) process data overseas. We only use trustworthy services
with proper privacy protections. No sending your data to dodgy places!
Questions?
Email us: KiwiDealznz@gmail.com — We’re friendly and we’ll actually answer you!
Changes
If we update this policy, we’ll let you know. No sneaky changes here.
We’re on your side – saving money, not selling data! The Kiwi Dealz Team
