Privacy Policy
At Church Confetti, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data in line with the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand) and other applicable privacy standards.
Your Consent
By purchasing from the Church Confetti website, you agree to the collection and use of your personal information as outlined in this policy. If we update this policy, changes will be posted here so you’re always informed of how your data is used.
What Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, and delivery location when you place an order or contact us.
Order Information
We keep a record of the products you purchase to help fulfil your order and improve our service.
Online Behaviour
We use cookies to track site usage and customer traffic patterns. This helps us improve the design and performance of our website. Data is collected in aggregate and does not personally identify you. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
To process and deliver your orders
To respond to enquiries and customer service requests
To improve our website and services
To send occasional updates and offers (only if you’ve opted in)
We fully comply with the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007. We never sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties without your permission.
Competitions and Promotions
If you enter a competition or promotion, your details may be shared with involved partners for the purposes of prize fulfilment or communication related to that promotion.
How We Protect Your Information
We follow strict security procedures to prevent unauthorised access to your personal information. Occasionally, we may request proof of identity before releasing any sensitive data.
In line with the Privacy Act 2020, if a privacy breach occurs that may cause serious harm, we will notify both you and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner as required.
Third Parties and Data Handling
We use trusted third-party services (such as email, payment, and hosting providers) to support our operations. These providers may access your data only to perform services on our behalf and are required to protect your information.
Some data may be processed or stored outside New Zealand, including in the United States, where platforms like Squarespace and PayPal operate.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your information
Withdraw your consent to future communications
To make a request, please contact us at ruth@churchconfetti.co.nz.
Payment Security
Church Confetti processes secure online payments via trusted third-party platforms including Stripe and Afterpay. These services encrypt your payment details and we do not store or have access to your full credit card information.
If you choose to pay by Bank Transfer (EFT), we only collect the necessary information to fulfil your order and share our banking details securely via direct communication.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites.
Contact
We welcome your feedback, questions, or requests regarding privacy.
Please contact:
Ruth Church
ruth@churchconfetti.co.nz