Privacy

Privacy

Effective Date: [07/05/2025]
Website: [https://aroundyou1234.com]
Business Name: Around You

At Around You, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose your information in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

1. What Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including:

  • Your name and contact details (email, phone)

  • Your location (for service matching)

  • Business or product details (if you are a provider)

  • Account login credentials (if registered)

  • Communications and feedback

  • Payment information (via secure third-party processors like Stripe or PayPal)

We also collect non-personal data such as:

  • IP address, browser type, and usage data (for analytics)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide our service-matching and marketplace features

  • Create and manage user profiles

  • Communicate with you (e.g., confirmations, updates)

  • Display personalized recommendations

  • Respond to inquiries and customer service requests

  • Improve the functionality and security of our website

We will never sell your data to third parties.

3. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies to:

  • Improve your browsing experience

  • Track site usage through tools like Google Analytics

You may disable cookies via your browser settings, though some features may be limited.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g., payment gateways, hosting services)

  • Legal authorities if required by law

These third parties must comply with data protection standards.

5. How We Protect Your Data

We use secure servers, encryption, and access controls to protect your personal data.
Only authorized personnel have access to sensitive information.

6. Your Rights

Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Request correction of incorrect information

  • Ask us to delete your account and associated data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
📧 [aroundyou1234@gmail.com]

7. Children

Our services are intended for users aged 16 and over.
If we learn we’ve collected data from someone under 16 without parental consent, we’ll delete it immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time.
We’ll notify you of any significant changes by email or website notice.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about your privacy, please contact:

Around You
📧 Email: [aroundyou1234@gmail.com]
📍 Address: [papamoa, Tauranga,NZ]