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Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Welcome to the website of Māmā Circle (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Our website address is https://www.mamacircle.net. We are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding any personal information shared with us.

We comply with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 (the “Act”) when handling personal information, which includes information about an identifiable individual (a natural person). This policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website.

By using this website, you consent to the practices described herein. This policy does not limit or exclude any rights you have under the Act. For more information, visit www.privacy.org.nz.

 

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. Updates will be posted on this page and will take effect immediately. This policy was last updated on December 2, 2024.

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name, email address, and contact information
  • Details submitted through contact forms, subscription processes, or appointments
  • Information provided when using our services/products or during purchases
  • Other details shared through communications with us

Where possible, we collect this information directly from you. However, we may also collect information from third parties when authorized or publicly available.

2. Non-Personal Information

We may collect non-personal information, such as:

  • Website usage data (e.g., browser type, IP address, visit time)
  • Aggregated data for analytics to improve website performance and user experience

3. Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:

  • Data shown in the comments form
  • The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect and prevent spam

If you use Gravatar, an anonymized string (hash) of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check for a profile. Once approved, your profile picture (if available) will appear publicly alongside your comment. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available here.

4. Media

If you upload images, avoid embedding location data (e.g., EXIF GPS) in files. Public visitors may download and extract location data from these images.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies (small text files stored on your device) to enhance your browsing experience.

Types of Cookies:

  • Comments: Cookies may save your name, email address, and website for convenience when leaving comments. These cookies last for one year.
  • Login: Temporary cookies check if your browser accepts cookies. Login cookies last for two days, while display preference cookies last for one year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends login cookies to two weeks.
  • Publishing: Editing or publishing content may store an additional cookie containing the post ID, which expires after one day.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings; however, this may limit some website features.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and schedule appointments
  • Verify your identity
  • Provide and improve our services/products
  • Market our services/products via email or text
  • Conduct anonymized research and statistical analysis
  • Process payments or credit checks (if necessary)
  • Respond to complaints or other communications
  • Protect or enforce legal rights and interests
  • Fulfill any purpose authorized by you or the Act

Non-personal information is used to analyze website performance and improve user experience.

Disclosure of Your Information

We do not share information disclosed during consultations. However, personal information collected on the website may be shared with:

  • Service providers supporting our operations (e.g., IT hosting, email systems)
  • Credit reference agencies for credit checks (if applicable)
  • Regulatory authorities or law enforcement as required by law
  • Other parties with your consent or where legally permitted
  • Parties involved in a sale, merger, or reorganization of our business

Protecting Your Information

We implement reasonable security measures to safeguard your personal information. However, no online platform is entirely secure, and sharing sensitive data online is done at your own risk.

Your Rights Over Your Data

Under the Act, you have the right to:

  1. Access the personal information we hold about you
  2. Request corrections to your personal information

To exercise these rights, email us at office@circletoself.co.nz with evidence of your identity and details of your request. Reasonable fees may apply for providing copies or making corrections.

Data Retention

  • Comments: Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely to streamline the approval of follow-up comments.
  • User Accounts: Registered users can view, edit, or delete their profile information (except usernames). Website administrators also have access to this information.

Internet Use

We take reasonable steps to maintain secure internet connections. However:

  • Sharing personal information online is done at your own risk
  • Information posted in public forums (e.g., comments) is publicly accessible
  • Embedded content from other websites may collect data about you. Review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

Contact Us

Māmā Circle welcomes your comments and questions regarding this Privacy Policy. For inquiries or additional information, please contact us:

By using this website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.