Privacy Policy

Gatherly ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website gatherly.co.nz and use our services.

We comply with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and take the security of your personal information seriously. By using Gatherly, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

We may collect the following types of information:

Information you provide directly: — Contact form submissions (name, email address, message) — Business listing submissions (business name, contact name, email, phone, website, description) — Newsletter sign-ups (email address) — Claim or edit requests (email address and intent)

Information collected automatically: — Browser type and version — Device type and operating system — Pages visited and time spent on the site — Referring website or search terms — IP address (anonymised where possible)

We do not collect payment information. Gatherly does not currently require user accounts, and we do not store passwords.

We use the information we collect to:

— Respond to enquiries and contact form submissions — Review and process business listing applications — Send newsletters and updates to subscribers who have opted in — Improve the functionality and content of our platform — Monitor and analyse site usage to enhance user experience — Detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive use of the platform — Comply with legal obligations

We will only use your personal information for the purpose for which it was collected, or for a directly related purpose you would reasonably expect.

Gatherly uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how you use the site.

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential cookies: Required for core site functionality. These cannot be disabled. Analytics cookies: Help us understand visitor behaviour and improve the platform (e.g. page views, session duration). We use anonymised analytics only. Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences across visits.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the site. We do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service providers: We may share data with trusted third-party providers who help us operate the platform (e.g. hosting, analytics, email delivery). These providers are contractually bound to handle data securely and only for the purposes we specify.

Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Gatherly, our users, or the public.

Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

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

Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. Business listing information is retained for as long as the listing remains active, plus 6 months after removal. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained in anonymised form for up to 24 months.

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at hello@gatherly.co.nz.

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data in transit.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. If you believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately.

Gatherly is a platform designed to help parents and caregivers discover events and activities for children. The platform itself is intended for use by adults (18+). We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will promptly delete that information from our records.

Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:

— Access the personal information we hold about you — Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information — Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations) — Withdraw consent to our use of your information at any time — Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@gatherly.co.nz. We will respond within 20 working days as required by the Privacy Act.

Our platform may contain links to external websites operated by event organisers, local businesses, and other third parties. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

For material changes, we will provide more prominent notice (such as a banner on the homepage or an email to newsletter subscribers). Continued use of Gatherly after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or would like to make a complaint about how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Email: hello@gatherly.co.nz Phone: +64 4 123 4567 Address: Wellington, New Zealand

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to complain to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner at privacy.org.nz.