Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 1, 2026
At Aarth, we are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your personal information. This policy outlines our practices in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you, including:
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Contact information: Name, email address, and phone number.
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Interactions: Information regarding how you use our website, products, or services.
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Technical data: IP addresses, cookies, and browser types.
2. How We Use Your Information
We collect this information to:
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Provide our services and fulfill your requests.
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Communicate with you regarding updates, inquiries, or support.
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Improve our website functionality and user experience.
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Comply with legal obligations in New Zealand.
3. Payments and Financial Security
If you make a purchase on our website, we use secure third-party payment processors (such as Stripe, PayPal, or Windcave).
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Data Handling: We do not store your full credit card details on our servers. All payment information is provided directly to our third-party processors.
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Compliance: These processors adhere to PCI-DSS standards to ensure the secure handling of your financial data.
4. Marketing Communications
We may use your personal information to send you newsletters or promotional materials that may be of interest to you.
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Consent: We only send marketing emails if you have opted in to receive them.
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Opt-out: You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email we send, or by contacting us directly.
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Analytics: Our emails may use tracking tools to help us understand engagement and improve our content.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We only share your information with:
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Third-party service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, or email platforms) who help us operate our business.
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Legal authorities if required by New Zealand law or to protect our legal rights.
6. Storage and Security
We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is stored securely. While we use industry-standard protections, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. If a privacy breach occurs that is likely to cause serious harm, we will notify you and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner as required by law.
7. Your Rights
Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:
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Access: Ask for a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
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Correction: Ask us to correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at hello@aarth.co.nz. Website: aarth.co.nz
