Governed under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 • Last updated: January 2025
Zealandia ("we", "us", or "our"), operating under New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) 9429051829101, is an independent digital publication dedicated to Aotearoa New Zealand expedition intelligence, road trip planning, and ecotourism narratives. We act as the data agency/controller for personal information gathered through this website.
Official Contact Email: [email protected]
This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected across all pages of our online platform (zealandia-journal.co.nz), route inquiry intake mechanisms, and digital communication channels. It sets out our practices regarding the collection, storage, disclosure, and security of user data in strict alignment with the 13 Information Privacy Principles (IPPs) of the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and applicable international data governance regimes.
We restrict data collection to minimal, purposeful categories required to fulfill reader inquiries and sustain high publication standards:
| Processing Purpose | Data Categories | Legal Basis (NZ Privacy Act 2020 / GDPR) |
|---|---|---|
| Fulfilling custom route inquiries & replies | Name, email, travel dates, telephone | Direct user request & contractual preparation (IPP 1 & 2) |
| Platform security & abuse mitigation | IP address, HTTP request headers | Legitimate interest in maintaining web integrity (IPP 4) |
| Aggregated readership measurement | Pseudonymized navigation tokens, session depth | Explicit consent via Consent Mode v2 banner |
| Compliance with statutory inquiries | Communication records, consent audit log | Statutory legal obligation under NZ Law |
Our platform enforces a strict opt-in framework for analytics and advertising tracking technologies. By default, all analytical (analytics_storage) and advertising identifiers (ad_storage, ad_user_data, ad_personalization) are marked as denied upon your arrival. Only technical cookies necessary to secure site navigation remain functional.
You may adjust or withdraw your consent at any time via the permanent Cookie Settings trigger in our footer.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We only disclose necessary data to verified technical processors operating on our behalf under binding confidentiality covenants:
Where technical processors store or process data outside New Zealand, we ensure that adequate safeguards are enforced in accordance with Principle 12 of the Privacy Act 2020, including standard contractual clauses (SCCs) and comparable privacy regulatory safeguards.
Inquiry correspondence and route advisory forms are retained for no longer than twenty-four (24) months following the completion of communication to resolve subsequent customer questions. Aggregated analytical logs are retained for a maximum of 14 months before automated purge.
Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you possess the right to:
If you wish to exercise your rights, email us at [email protected]. If you believe your privacy rights have been breached, you have the right to lodge a formal complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (New Zealand) / Te Mana Mātāpono Matatapu (Website: privacy.org.nz).
We implement industry-standard encryption protocols (TLS 1.3 in transit), restricted role-based administrative access, and regular vulnerability audits to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or destruction.
Our platform produces travel guides aimed at adults and independent travellers. We do not knowingly solicit or collect personal information from individuals under sixteen (16) years of age without verified parental consent.
Our field dispatches contain links to external government authorities (such as the New Zealand Department of Conservation — doc.govt.nz) and regional transport sites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or content of third-party platforms.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in regulatory standards or site features. Any revisions will be published here with an updated revision date.
For any queries concerning this policy, please reach out to our appointed Privacy Liaison Officer at [email protected].