Privacy Policy
Commitment to respecting your privacy while providing educational and cultural content about Matariki.
1. Introduction
Matariki.co.nz is an independent, information-only website dedicated to providing educational and cultural content about Matariki for audiences in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally.
We are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting any personal information you may provide while using this website. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and disclosed when you access or interact with Matariki.co.nz.
2. Nature of the Website
Matariki.co.nz is an informational and educational platform only. We do not provide commercial services, sell products, or offer personalised advice. Content is provided in good faith for general knowledge and learning purposes.
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Personal Information
We may collect limited personal information only when you voluntarily provide it, such as:
- Your name
- Email address
- Any information you include in a message sent via a contact form or email
You are not required to provide personal information to browse this website.
3.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit Matariki.co.nz, certain non-identifying information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address (anonymised where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website or search engine
5. Analytics
We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the website. These tools collect aggregated and anonymised data to help improve content quality, usability, and performance.
6. How We Use Information
- Operate and maintain the website
- Respond to enquiries or communications
- Improve content accuracy, relevance, and user experience
- Monitor site performance and security
- Display and measure advertising
Other Provisions
8. Third-Party Links
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites linked from our pages.
10. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect information, though no online transmission is 100% secure.
12. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
14. Your Rights (New Zealand)
Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have specific rights regarding your information:
- Right to request access to personal information we hold about you.
- Right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
16. Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the website’s contact page.