Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 5 August 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit or interact with this website.

This platform is operated in Aotearoa New Zealand and complies with the Privacy Act 2020. By accessing this site, you acknowledge and accept the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the site or submitting personal information.

1. Who We Are

This is an independent, non-commercial blog created to document community experiences, public interest matters, and social commentary. It is operated by a private individual, not a business entity. There are no advertisers, commercial partners, or data monetisation practices.

2. Personal Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily choose to provide. This may happen when you:

  • Submit a message through a contact form (anonymous or named)

  • Send an email

  • Provide documents, experiences, or information for contextual understanding

  • Comment on posts (if commenting is enabled)

Examples of information you may choose to share:

  • Name (optional)

  • Email address (optional)

  • The content of your message or contribution

  • Any attachments or supporting documents you intentionally provide

Automatically collected:
Your IP address may be logged by the hosting provider for security and server performance. This information is not accessed or used by the blog owner unless legally required.

3. Anonymous Contact

You may contact us anonymously.
No personal details are required for contact or participation.
Anonymous submissions are taken seriously and handled with the same care as named communications.

However, anonymous contacts may limit our ability to respond or verify information.

4. How Your Information Is Used

Information you provide may be used to:

  • Respond to messages or enquiries

  • Understand recurring themes, community experiences, or systemic issues

  • Inform ongoing writing and documentation work

  • Reference experiences in broader discussions only in de-identified form unless you explicitly request otherwise

Your information is not used for:

  • Marketing

  • Advertising

  • Sales

  • Automated profiling

5. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, trade, or share personal information.

Information will only be disclosed if:

  • You have given explicit permission, or

  • It is required by New Zealand law or necessary to prevent serious harm.

If personal stories or experiences are referenced publicly, all identifying details will be removed unless you give written consent for attribution.

6. Storage and Protection

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information, including:

  • Secure password-protected email accounts

  • Restricted access (sole operator only)

  • Removal or redaction of identifying information unless needed for context

No digital system is completely secure, but care is taken to reduce risk wherever possible.

7. Third-Party Services

This site may contain external links. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
The hosting platform may collect minimal technical data such as IP addresses and browser type for security and site performance.

8. Cookies and Analytics

This website does not use cookies, analytics tools, behavioural tracking, or advertising trackers.

Any incidental server logs are managed by the hosting provider and are not accessed by the blog owner unless required for security reasons.

9. Access and Correction

You have the right to request:

  • A copy of personal information held about you

  • Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

Requests can be made via the Contact page.
Identity verification may be required for requests involving identifiable information.

10. Children and Young People

This site is not directed toward children.
If stories or discussions relate to minors, identifying details will be anonymised unless written consent is obtained from a parent or guardian.

11. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect legal requirements or operational changes. The “Last Updated” date will be amended accordingly. Continued use of the site indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact

For privacy enquiries, access requests, or concerns, please contact us through the Contact page.
You may do so anonymously or under your real name.