dansnell.co.nz

Owner: Daniel Snell
Last Updated: 17 February 2025

Please read this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Reference carefully before using the blog site dansnell.co.nz and its associated services (the “Platform”).

This Privacy Policy describes how I, Daniel Snell (“I,” “me,” or “my”), collect, use, and disclose information; how I treat this information; and your associated rights. This Privacy Policy applies to the website dansnell.co.nz (the “Website”), operated by me, Daniel Snell; the services and information available via the Website, including my blog posts, email newsletters (if applicable), and any related online locations controlled by me that link to this Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Services”). The Services, together with the Website, are referred to as the “Platform.”

Navigating this Privacy Policy

To help you navigate this Privacy Policy, I have divided it into numbered sections as follows:

1. Your Consent to This Privacy Policy
2. The Information I Collect
3. How I Collect This Information
4. How I Use This Information
5. How I Share This Information
6. How I Safeguard the Information I Collect
7. My Retention of Data
8. Accessing and Updating Your Information
9. Your Choices
10. Advisory Regarding Participation by Children and Teens
11. Relationship to Terms of Reference; Incorporation of Terms of Reference
12. Notice of Privacy Rights under New Zealand Law
13. Notice of International Data Transfers
14. Third-Party Sites
15. Complaints
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
17. Contact Me

You may also print a copy of this Privacy Policy using the “Print” feature available from most web browsers.

1. Your Consent to This Privacy Policy

By using the Platform or otherwise providing information to me, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Platform. You may withdraw your consent by requesting deletion of your information or exercising your rights as outlined in Section 9 (Your Choices).

2. The Information I Collect

The Platform allows me to communicate with readers interested in my blog and related content. It also provides opportunities for you to engage with me and receive additional information. To provide these Services and operate the Platform, I rely on information provided by and collected from users. This information includes:

2.1 Personal Information

I collect certain information that identifies you as an individual (collectively, “Personal Information”). This may include:

• Your name,
• Your email address,
• Your social media handle (e.g., if you engage with me on social media),
• Your billing and/or shipping address and payment information (if applicable, processed by a third-party payment processor; I do not have access to your full payment details).

2.2 Automatically Collected Technical and Device-Related Information

I also collect technical and device-related information that identifies or may reasonably be used to identify a user device (collectively, “Automatically Collected Information”). This is typically collected automatically and includes:

• Device identifiers, such as cookies,
• Device information, such as hardware and software settings,
• IP addresses and log information, such as your device’s name, browser type and version, and referrer addresses,
• Tracking information collected by me or third parties.

2.3 Anonymous Information

I also collect, process, and use information that does not identify you or your devices, including Personal Information that has been anonymized by removing identifying fields or aggregating it so individuals cannot be re-identified (collectively, “Anonymous Information”). This may include demographic information, statistical data (e.g., page views), and general tracking information about how the Website is used.

2.4 Blockchain Information (if applicable)

If the Services involve blockchain technology (e.g., connecting a digital wallet), I may process certain personal data in a blockchain data record. This “Blockchain Information” is stored immutably and may include:

• The public address of your blockchain-compatible digital wallet,
• Corresponding data related to transactions involving non-fungible tokens (NFTs) or cryptocurrency, such as purchase price, date, and time.
  I may use pseudonymization to reduce risks to individuals. Note that blockchain data cannot be changed or deleted, which may limit your rights (see Section 12).

If Automatically Collected Information, Anonymous Information, or Blockchain Information constitutes personal information under New Zealand law, I will treat it as Personal Information.

3. How I Collect This Information

I collect the above information through the following means and technologies:

3.1 Registration

To provide Services such as email newsletters (if applicable), I collect your name and email address when you register or subscribe.

3.2 Payments (if applicable)

If you order services or products through the Website, I may require payment information via a third-party payment processor. This may include your credit/debit card number, expiration date, purchase amount, and billing/shipping address. I do not have access to full payment details.

3.3 User-Generated Content

You may engage with the Platform by submitting comments or other content (“User-Generated Content” or “UGC”). If you include Personal Information in UGC, others may read, collect, or use it. I am not responsible for Personal Information you choose to include in UGC.

3.4 Contests, Special Offers, and Surveys (if applicable)

If I offer contests, special offers, or surveys, I may use your name and email address to facilitate participation.

3.5 Beacons and Tags

The Platform may use beacons, pixel tags, or other technologies to track usage, measure effectiveness, and send readable email messages. These provide Anonymous Information, Automatically Collected Information, and sometimes Personal Information.

3.6 Device Identifiers; Logs; IP Addresses

I may collect device and network information (e.g., IP address, operating system, browser type) to ensure compatibility and track usage. This is generally Automatically Collected Information.

3.7 Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device. I may use cookies to enhance your experience and recognize you on return visits. You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may require cookies. See http://www.allaboutcookies.org/ for more information.

3.8 Click-Throughs

Emails or links may use “click-through URLs” to track engagement. This may collect Anonymous Information and Automatically Collected Information.

3.9 Advertising Technology

The Services may use third-party advertising cookies or identifiers for analytics or advertising purposes, using Anonymous Information or Automatically Collected Information.

3.10 Other Technologies and Data Sources

I currently do not augment Personal Information with third-party data sources. If I do so in the future, I will comply with this Privacy Policy.

4. How I Use This Information

I use the collected information for some or all of the following purposes:

• To provide the Services you request, such as blog updates or newsletters,
• To process payments (if applicable),
• To monitor, prevent, and detect fraud,
• To allow participation in contests, offers, or surveys (if applicable),
• To enable you to post UGC,
• To respond to your inquiries,
• To customize your experience on the Platform,
• To determine content or services that may interest you,
• To inform you of products or services I believe may appeal to you,
• To track and analyze Platform usage, including anonymizing and aggregating data,
• To perform administration, auditing, and troubleshooting,
• To engage in activities outlined in Section 5 (How I Share This Information),
• To evaluate and improve the Platform and develop new content,
• To comply with applicable laws, including the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

5. How I Share This Information

I value your privacy and share information only as outlined below:

5.1 My Affiliates

I may share information with affiliates (entities closely related to me) who are bound by this Privacy Policy. By using the Platform, you consent to this sharing.

5.2 My Service Providers

I engage third parties to perform functions such as hosting, analytics, email distribution, and payment processing. These providers may access Personal Information, Automatically Collected Information, or Anonymous Information as needed. Examples include:

• Providers for email distribution or UGC management,
• Analytics providers like Google Analytics (see https://policies.google.com/privacy/partners for details and https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout for opt-out options),
• Providers to anonymize or aggregate data.
  I require these providers to protect your information contractually.

5.3 Third-Party Advertising

I may share Automatically Collected Information and Anonymous Information with third parties for marketing purposes, including interest-based advertising or audience matching services (e.g., via hashed email addresses). You can opt out of such sharing (see Section 9).

5.4 Questions of Harm; Legal Process

I may disclose Personal Information or Automatically Collected Information to third parties (e.g., law enforcement) if necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations,
• Protect my rights or property,
• Prevent fraud or misuse,
• Ensure safety,
• Cooperate with authorities.
  I will limit disclosure to what is reasonably necessary and notify you where required by law.

5.5 Transfer of the Platform

I may transfer collected information to a third party in the event of a sale, merger, or other disposition of my business, provided the third party agrees to safeguard your information consistent with this Privacy Policy.

6. How I Safeguard the Information I Collect

I use physical, technical, and administrative security measures to protect Personal Information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. My Retention of Data

I retain Personal Information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, or address legal risks (e.g., statutes of limitations). Retention periods depend on my relationship with you and applicable laws.

8. Accessing and Updating Your Information

To review, correct, or update your Personal Information, or request an electronic copy, contact me at danielsnellnz@gmail.com. Provide your full name, email address, and specify your request. I will verify your identity using the email address on record.

9. Your Choices

• Unsubscribing from Email: To stop receiving emails, follow the “unsubscribe” instructions in the email or contact me at danielsnellnz@gmail.com.
• Preference Signals: I do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals unless required by law.
• Analytics and Advertising: To opt out of interest-based advertising, visit https://www.aboutads.info/choices or https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/. For Matched Ads, contact me to opt out of sharing your hashed email address with ad partners.

10. Advisory Regarding Participation by Children and Teens

The Platform is not directed toward children under 13. I do not knowingly collect or store Personal Information from individuals under 13. If you believe I have collected such information, contact me at danielsnellnz@gmail.com.

11. Relationship to Terms of Reference; Incorporation of Terms of Reference

This Privacy Policy must be read alongside my Terms of Reference. If there is a conflict, this Privacy Policy prevails.

12. Notice of Privacy Rights under New Zealand Law

Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have rights including:

• To know what personal information I collect, why, and how it is used or shared,
• To access your personal information,
• To request correction of inaccurate information,
• To request deletion or restriction of processing (subject to legal limits, e.g., blockchain data).

To exercise these rights, contact me at danielsnellnz@gmail.com. I will respond within 20 working days, as required by law, and may require identity verification. If I refuse a request, I will explain why and you may complain to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (https://www.privacy.co.nz.

If blockchain technology is used, your rights may be limited as blockchain data cannot be altered or deleted. In such cases, I will exclude your data from future blockchain records where possible.

13. Notice of International Data Transfers

I am based in New Zealand, but some service providers may operate internationally (e.g., in the United States). By using the Platform, you consent to the transfer, processing, and storage of your information outside New Zealand, where data protection laws may differ.

14. Third-Party Sites

The Platform may link to third-party websites or services. I am not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before interacting with them.

15. Complaints

If you have suggestions or complaints, contact me at danielsnellnz@gmail.com. For unresolved issues, you may contact the New Zealand Office of the Privacy Commissioner (https://www.privacy.org.nz/).

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy to reflect business needs or legal changes. I will notify you of material changes via the Platform or email. Continued use of the Platform after such notice constitutes your agreement to the updated policy.

17. Contact Me

For questions about this Privacy Policy or the Platform, contact me at:

• Email: danielsnellnz@gmail.com
• Website: dansnell.co.nz