Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1 September 2025
1. Introduction
Birdzout is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website www.birdzout.com ("Website"). We comply with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and other relevant laws.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Name and contact details (e.g., email, phone number, address)
- Payment and transaction details
- Account information (if you register on our Website)
- Information collected through cookies and tracking technologies
- Any other information you provide to us voluntarily
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our services
- To process transactions and payments
- To communicate with you regarding our services, promotions, and updates
- To personalize user experience and improve our Website
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information with:
- Service providers and third parties who assist in our operations (e.g., payment processors, IT providers)
- Legal and regulatory authorities if required by law
- Business partners or affiliates where necessary to provide our services
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights
Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:
- Access and request a copy of your personal information
- Correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations
- Withdraw consent for certain data processing activities
8. Age of Consent
By using this site, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you are the age of majority in your state or province of residence and you have given us your consent to allow any of your minor dependents to use this site.
9. Birdzout App
The Birdzout App may use location data from your device, even when the app is closed or not in use. This Data is required to set the correct time on Birdzout Products, when the app is connected via Bluetooth.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so we encourage you to read their privacy policies.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
hello@birdzout.com
+64 3 789 6047
90 Palmerston St, Westport 7825, New Zealand