Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Gardeneovibranti ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information when you visit https://gardeneovibranti.world (the "Site") or contact us. We are based in New Zealand and comply with the Privacy Act 2020 and its Information Privacy Principles (IPPs). Where applicable, we also comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for visitors in the European Union.
1. Agency and Contact Details
The agency responsible for your personal information is:
Gardeneovibranti
5 Owen Street, Punakaiki 7873, New Zealand
Email: serviceteam@gardeneovibranti.world
Phone: +64 3 731 1894
For privacy-related requests, contact us using the details above. We aim to respond within 20 working days, or sooner where practicable under the Privacy Act 2020.
2. Nature of Our Service
The Site is a free informational resource providing educational breathing practice guides. We do not sell products or paid services through the Site. We do not provide medical, therapeutic, or professional advice. Content is offered for general educational purposes only.
3. Personal Information We Collect
We collect personal information only where necessary. The table below summarises what we collect, how we obtain it, and whether provision is required.
| Category | Examples | Source | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contact information | Name, email address, message content | Contact form (directly from you) | Optional; required only if you submit the form |
| Technical information | IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URL | Automatically when you visit the Site | Collected automatically for site operation and security |
| Usage information | Pages visited, interaction patterns, session duration | Analytics tools (only with your consent) | Optional; collected only if you accept analytics cookies |
| Consent records | Cookie category choices, timestamp of consent | Stored locally on your device via localStorage | Collected when you interact with the cookie banner |
4. Purposes of Collection and Use
We collect and use personal information only for lawful purposes connected with our functions. Purposes include:
- Responding to inquiries submitted through our contact form
- Operating, securing, and maintaining the Site
- Understanding how visitors use the Site (with consent for analytics)
- Measuring advertising effectiveness when you consent to marketing cookies
- Complying with legal obligations under New Zealand and applicable international law
- Improving breathing guide content based on aggregated, non-identifiable usage patterns
We will not use your personal information for a purpose other than the purpose for which it was collected, except as permitted under the Privacy Act 2020 (IPP 10) or with your authorisation.
5. Online Advertising
We may use online advertising platforms, including Google Ads, to promote our free informational content. When you consent to marketing cookies, advertising partners may collect or receive information about your visits to the Site to measure ad performance and deliver relevant advertisements. We do not share contact form data with advertising platforms.
Google's use of advertising data is governed by Google's policies. You can manage ad personalisation through Google's Ads Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page. Marketing cookies are only activated with your explicit consent via our cookie banner.
6. Legal Basis for Processing
New Zealand (Privacy Act 2020): We collect personal information that is necessary for our lawful purposes. We ensure you are aware of collection (IPP 3), collect directly from you where reasonable (IPP 4), and protect information with reasonable security safeguards (IPP 5).
European Union (GDPR): Where GDPR applies, we rely on consent (analytics, marketing cookies, contact form), legitimate interests (site security and fraud prevention), legal obligation, and steps taken at your request prior to entering a contract (responding to inquiries).
7. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may disclose personal information to:
- Hosting and infrastructure providers who process data on our behalf under contractual safeguards
- Analytics and advertising providers (only when you consent to the relevant cookie categories)
- Professional advisers where reasonably necessary
- Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required or authorised by law
Before disclosing personal information to overseas persons or entities, we take reasonable steps to ensure the recipient protects the information in a manner consistent with the Privacy Act 2020 (IPP 12). Where GDPR applies, we use Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent safeguards for transfers outside the European Economic Area.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described:
- Contact form submissions: 24 months from receipt, unless a longer period is required by law
- Analytics data: up to 14 months from collection, subject to your cookie choices
- Server and security logs: 90 days for security and troubleshooting
- Consent records: stored on your device until you clear browser data
When personal information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to destroy or de-identify it (IPP 9).
9. Security Measures
We implement reasonable security safeguards to protect personal information from loss, unauthorised access, use, modification, or disclosure (IPP 5). Measures include HTTPS encryption, access controls, and periodic review of our data handling practices. No method of transmission over the internet is fully secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Your Rights Under New Zealand Law
Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:
- Access personal information we hold about you (IPP 6)
- Request correction of personal information you believe is inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading (IPP 7)
- Withdraw consent for optional processing such as analytics or marketing cookies
To make an access or correction request, contact us using the details in Section 1. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. If we decline a request, we will explain the reason and your options to complain to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner.
11. Your Rights Under GDPR
Where GDPR applies, you may also have the right to erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and objection to processing based on legitimate interests. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in Section 1.
12. Complaints
If you believe we have interfered with your privacy, you may complain to us first. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact:
Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Website: www.privacy.org.nz
Phone: 0800 803 909 (New Zealand)
EU residents may also lodge a complaint with their local data protection authority.
13. Notifiable Privacy Breaches
Under Part 4 of the Privacy Act 2020, if a privacy breach has caused or is likely to cause serious harm, we will notify the Office of the Privacy Commissioner and affected individuals as required by law.
14. Electronic Marketing
We do not send commercial electronic messages without your consent. If we contact you by email in response to your inquiry, that communication relates directly to your request. Any future marketing communications would comply with the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007 and would include a functional unsubscribe mechanism.
15. Children's Information
The Site is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, contact us and we will take steps to delete it promptly.
16. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be posted on this page. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
17. Contact
For privacy-related inquiries, contact Gardeneovibranti at serviceteam@gardeneovibranti.world or +64 3 731 1894.