Privacy Policy

Effective Date: JANUARY 2025

Neil Gaught & Associates Ltd (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website [neilgaught.com]. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with New Zealand’s Privacy Act 2020.

1. Information We Collect

  • Contact Form: Name, email address, and any message you submit.
  • Newsletter Sign-Up: Name and email address.
  • Other Interactions: Any additional information you provide in the course of communicating with us.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To respond to inquiries submitted via our contact form.
  • To send newsletters and relevant business updates (if you have subscribed).
  • To improve our website and services.
  • To comply with legal obligations where necessary.

3. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure. This includes using secure servers, encryption, and access controls.

Your personal information is stored within New Zealand or with service providers who comply with New Zealand privacy standards.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website performance, and improve our services. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our site.

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies – Required for website functionality and security.
  • Analytics Cookies – To track website usage, user behavior, and engagement (e.g., Google Analytics, heat maps).
  • Marketing and Advertising Cookies – To deliver targeted advertising based on your interactions with our website or other websites.

Third-Party Tracking and Advertising

We may use third-party services (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Pixel) to deliver relevant ads and track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. These providers may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.

Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, restricting certain cookies may affect website functionality. Some third-party tracking tools also provide opt-out mechanisms, which you can manage through their respective privacy settings.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services (e.g., email marketing platforms) to assist in operating our website and communications. These providers are required to maintain confidentiality and security of any personal data shared with them.

6. Your Rights

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

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contactus@neilgaught.com.

7. Retention of Data

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

Neil Gaught & Associates
contactus@neilgaught.com
44 Khyber Pass Rd
Grafton
Auckland 1023
New Zealand

This Privacy Policy complies with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and applies solely to information collected through this website.