1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal information is:
Elbowiuflush
166 Karangahape Road, CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Phone: +64 22 307 2526
Email: correspondence@elbowiuflush.world
2. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through the website elbowiuflush.world and related communication channels. It is designed to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, and other applicable international privacy laws.
3. Data We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide
When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, message content, and consent confirmation. This data is provided voluntarily by you.
3.2 Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect technical information including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, and timestamps. This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.
4. Purposes of Processing
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- Responding to your inquiries submitted through the contact form
- Operating and maintaining the website
- Analyzing website usage to improve content and user experience (with consent)
- Complying with legal obligations
- Protecting the security and integrity of our services
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): For analytics and marketing cookies, and for processing contact form data after you provide explicit consent.
- Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f)): For website security, fraud prevention, and basic functionality.
- Legal Obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)): When required to comply with applicable laws.
6. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months from the date of receipt, unless a longer period is required by law. Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months. Cookie consent records are stored locally on your device and in our systems for up to 12 months.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with trusted service providers who assist in website hosting, analytics, and email delivery, bound by data processing agreements that ensure GDPR-compliant handling. Data may also be disclosed when required by law or to protect our legal rights.
8. International Transfers
If personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area or New Zealand, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or equivalent mechanisms.
9. Your Rights
Under GDPR and applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data and receive a copy
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request erasure of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict processing of your data
- Data portability — receive your data in a structured format
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at correspondence@elbowiuflush.world. We will respond within 30 days.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including HTTPS encryption, access controls, regular security assessments, and staff training on data protection practices.
11. Children
Our website is not directed at individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
13. Contact
For privacy-related inquiries, contact our data controller at correspondence@elbowiuflush.world or write to: Elbowiuflush, 166 Karangahape Road, CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand.