Private Policy
Our Privacy Policy
This policy details how we collect, store, use, and disclose any personal information that you provide to us when using this website. By using this website you give your unconditional consent to us handling your personal information in the manner set out below.
Who we are
Raglan Discovery is a local business directory and travel guide for Raglan, New Zealand, operated at raglandiscovery.com. We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.
What information we collect
We collect personal information in the following ways:
Contact form submissions When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry.
Business listing enquiries If you submit a business listing enquiry, we collect the details you provide (such as your name, business name, email address, and any other information included in your message). This is used to process and respond to your enquiry.
Email newsletter signups If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. We use this to send you updates about Raglan businesses, events, and content. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.
Analytics and cookies We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects anonymised data including pages visited, time on site, device type, and approximate location. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. Cookies are used to enable this tracking. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your contact form messages and business listing enquiries
- Send newsletters to subscribers who have opted in
- Improve our website content and user experience using analytics data
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except where required by law.
Data storage and security
Your information is stored securely. Contact form and enquiry data is handled via WordPress and associated form plugins. Email newsletter data is managed through our email marketing provider. We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
Your rights
Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Ask us to correct any information that is inaccurate or incomplete
- Ask us to delete your information (where applicable)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Third-party services
Our site uses the following third-party services that may process your data:
- Google Analytics – website analytics (Google’s Privacy Policy applies)
- Mailchimp – newsletter delivery
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services.
Links to other websites
Raglan Discovery contains links to external business websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
This privacy policy was last updated on 21 March 2026.
Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions related to our Privacy Policy.