Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Data Story Limited (“Data Story”, “we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and stores personal information. This includes information collected through our website (www.datastory.nz), by email, and in connection with events or functions we organise. We comply with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

This policy does not cover personal information collected in connection with client engagements, which is governed by our Terms of Engagement.

1. What information we collect

Information you provide

We may collect personal information when you:

• •Contact us via our website, email, or phone
• •Are invited to or attend an event or function we organise
• •Enquire about or engage our services

In these cases, we may collect:

• •Your name and email address
• •The content of your message or enquiry

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect usage data, which may include:

• •Your IP address
• •Browser type and version
• •Pages visited and time spent on those pages
• •Device type and operating system

This data is collected via cookies and analytics tools (including Google Analytics). It is used in aggregate to understand how our website is performing and to improve it.

2. Cookies

Our website uses cookies (small files placed on your device) to support analytics and site functionality. You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies, though some parts of the site may not function correctly if you do so.

We use the following types of cookies:

• •Essential cookies, required for basic site functionality.
• •Analytics cookies, used to understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g. Google Analytics).

3. How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

• •Respond to your enquiries
• •Improve and maintain our website
• •Understand how our website is used
• •Send you relevant updates or information about our services, where you have indicated you are happy to receive these

We will not use your personal information for purposes unrelated to the above without your consent.

4. Sharing your information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website or communicating with you (for example, our email platform or analytics provider). These providers are only permitted to use your information to perform services on our behalf.

We may also disclose your information where required to do so by law or a public authority.

Some of our service providers are located outside New Zealand. Where this is the case, we take reasonable steps to ensure your information is handled securely and in a manner consistent with the Privacy Act 2020.

5. Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

6. Your rights

Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to request a correction if it is inaccurate. To exercise these rights, contact us at the details below.

7. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, and unauthorised access. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and recommend you review their privacy policies.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

10. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a privacy request, please contact us:

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner at www.privacy.org.nz.