Last Updated: 18 May 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with cdwyernz.com, operated by Chris Dwyer, a Digital Consultant based in New Zealand.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://www.cdwyernz.com.
Contact: cdwyernz@gmail.com | Phone: 09 360 9970
2. What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Name and contact details (e.g. email address, phone number)
- Location (IP address or region)
- Device, browser, and network information
- Interactions with our site (pages visited, forms submitted, etc.)
- Any other data you submit through contact forms, comment sections, or bookings
- Optional account and billing details, if provided
3. Why We Collect Your Information
We collect personal information to:
- Provide services, consultations, and support
- Respond to enquiries or comments
- Improve website functionality and performance
- Manage customer relationships and engagement
- Deliver relevant updates and marketing (only with your consent)
Providing certain information is optional. However, if you choose not to provide specific details, we may be unable to offer certain services.
4. Comments and User Content
When visitors leave comments:
- We collect the data shown in the comments form, along with your IP address and browser user agent to detect spam.
- An anonymised hash of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service. See: Gravatar Privacy Policy.
- After approval, your profile picture may appear next to your comment.
5. Media Uploads
If you upload images to this site, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may download and extract this data.
6. Cookies
This site uses cookies to enhance your experience:
- Comment Cookies: Save your name/email for future comments (1-year duration)
- Login Cookies: Store login credentials and display preferences (2 days – 2 weeks)
- Editor Cookies: Save the ID of edited posts (expires after 1 day)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may be affected.
For more, see our full Cookie Notice.
7. Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content (e.g. videos, articles, maps). Embedded content behaves the same as if you visited the external site, which may:
- Collect data about you
- Use cookies or tracking tools
- Monitor your interaction with the embedded content
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites.
8. How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation purposes
- Registered users (if any) can see, edit, or delete their data at any time (except username changes)
- Site administrators can access and modify user data
9. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent your data. However:
- If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email
- Comments may be scanned by automated spam detection services (e.g. Akismet)
We may use third-party services (e.g. analytics, booking tools) that collect data under their own policies.
10. Your Rights
Under the NZ Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:
- Access any personal information we hold about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal data (where legally permissible)
To make a request, contact: cdwyernz@gmail.com
11. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, modification, or loss. However, no online platform is entirely secure.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Updates will be published on this page with a revised date.
Contact
Chris Dwyer
📧 cdwyernz@gmail.com
📍 Auckland, New Zealand
📞 09 360 9970