Malvern News Privacy Policy
[Last Updated: 15/09/2025]
Malvern News (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you interact with our website and use our services. By accessing or using our website and services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information: We may collect personal information, such as your name, email address, phone number, and other details you provide when you contact us or book advertising with us.
Website Usage Data: We collect non-personal information, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited on our website. This information is used to analyse website performance and improve user experience.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies, including third-party services such as Google Analytics and social media embeds, to enhance your browsing experience and gather website usage data. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
Personal Information: We use your personal information to communicate with you, respond to enquiries, and provide services you request.
Marketing and Promotions: From time to time, we may use your contact information to let you know about updates, offers, or services that may be relevant to you. You may request to stop receiving these communications by contacting us directly.
Improving Our Services: We use website usage data to analyse trends, track website performance, and improve our services and content.
Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing services to you. These service providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or those of others.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While we strive to protect your data, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control the content or privacy practices of these external sites. Please review the privacy policies of these websites before providing any personal information.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately.
Retention of Data
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations, after which it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
Compliance with New Zealand Law
We manage personal information in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.
Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will be posted on our website, and the effective date will be indicated at the top of the page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us using the details below:
Address: Malvern News, 62 South Terrace, Darfield, 7510
Phone: +64 3318 7450
Email: info@malvernnews.co.nz
