Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 4 August 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Beverly Ann Gupit collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. This Policy applies in addition to our Terms and Conditions.


Consent

By using our Site, you consent to:

The conditions set out in this Privacy Policy
The collection, use, and retention of your personal data as described below


Personal Data We Collect

We only collect data that helps us achieve the purpose set out in this Privacy Policy. We will not collect any additional data without notifying you first.

If you choose not to provide us with the personal data listed below, we may not be able to respond to your enquiry or provide you with the information you have requested.


Non-Automatic Data Collection

We collect the following data when you perform certain functions on our Site:

First and last name: to address you personally
Email address: to respond to your enquiry
Business name: to understand your business context
Message or enquiry details: to understand your admin challenges and respond appropriately

Method of collection: This data is collected when you voluntarily fill out our contact form or send us an email.


How We Use Personal Data

Data collected on our Site will only be used for the purposes specified below. We will not use your data beyond what we disclose in this Privacy Policy.

The data we collect may be used for the following purposes:

To identify your business when responding to enquiries
To tailor service recommendations to your specific needs
To understand your admin challenges and respond with relevant information
To communicate with you about potential projects


Who We Share Personal Data With

Employees

As a solo freelancer, I am the only person with access to your personal data.

Other Disclosures

We will not sell or share your data with third parties, except in the following cases:

If the law requires it
If it is required for any legal proceeding
To prove or protect our legal rights
To buyers or potential buyers of this business in the event we seek to sell the company

Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites (including LinkedIn). We are not responsible for and have no control over their privacy policies and practices. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.


How Long We Store Personal Data

We keep your personal information only for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry and provide our services.

Retention period: If we have not received any communication from you for 12 months (one year) from the date of your last contact, we will delete your personal information from our records.

You may also request that we delete your personal information at any time by contacting us (see contact details below).


Your Rights Under the NZ Privacy Act 2020

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

Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of any incorrect or incomplete information
Delection: Request deletion of your personal information
Challenge: Challenge the way we have handled your personal information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer (see contact details below).


How We Protect Your Personal Data

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.

Personal information collected through our contact form and email enquiries is stored securely in Google Drive, which is protected by industry-standard encryption (TLS/SSL) and requires secure login credentials to access.

Only Beverly Ann Gupit (the business owner) has access to this information. We do not share, sell, or transfer your personal information to any third parties.

While we take all reasonable precautions, the Internet as a whole is not always secure. Therefore, we are unable to guarantee the security of user data beyond what is reasonably practical.


International Data Transfers

We do not disclose your personal information to overseas recipients. However, please note that data may be stored on cloud platforms (such as Google Drive) that have servers located outside New Zealand. These platforms comply with industry-standard security practices.


Children

We do not knowingly collect or use personal data from children under 16 years of age. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 16, that data will be deleted as soon as possible. If a child under 16 has provided us with personal data, their parent or guardian may contact our Privacy Officer.


Modifications

This Privacy Policy may be amended from time to time to maintain compliance with the law and to reflect any changes to our data collection process. When we amend this Privacy Policy, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We recommend that you periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of any updates. If necessary, we may notify you by email of significant changes.




Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer:

Privacy Officer: Beverly Ann Gupit
Email: hello.beverlydigitaldoer@gmail.com
Location: New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

You can also contact us through the contact form available on our Site.