Privacy Policy

BY VISITING THIS WEB SITE, YOU ARE CONSENTING TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY.

OVERVIEW
I am committed to protecting your privacy online. This Privacy Policy describes the personal information I collect through this web site at www.thecottagekindergarten.co.nz (the “Site”), and how I collect and use that information.

The terms “I,” “me,” and “my” refers to Sara Stewart d/b/a The Cottage Kindergarten Limited – a company registered in New Zealand. The terms “user,” “you,” and “your” refer to site visitors, customers, and any other users of the site.

The term “personal information” is defined as information that you voluntarily provide to me that personally identifies you and/or your contact information, such as your name, phone number and email address.

Use of the Site, including all materials presented herein and all online services provided, is subject to the following Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy applies to all site visitors, customers, and all other users of the site. By using the Site or Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy, without modification, and acknowledge reading it.

INFORMATION I COLLECT
This Site only collects the personal information you voluntarily provide to me, which may include your name, phone number and email address.

The information you provide is used to process transactions, send periodic emails, and improve the service I provide. I do share your information with trusted third parties who assist me in operating my website, conducting my business and servicing clients and visitors. These trusted third parties agree to keep this information confidential. Your personal information will never be shared with unrelated third parties.

ACTIVITY
I may record information relating to your use of the Site, such as the searches you undertake, the pages you view, your browser type, IP address, requested URL, referring URL, and timestamp information. I use this type of information to administer the Site and provide the highest possible level of service to you. I also use this information in the aggregate to perform statistical analyses of user behaviour and characteristics in order to measure interest in and use of the various areas of the Site.

COOKIES
I may send cookies to your computer in order to uniquely identify your browser and improve the quality of my service. The term “cookies” refers to small pieces of information that a website sends to your computer’s hard drive while you are viewing the Site. I may use both session cookies (which expire once you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which stay on your computer until you delete them). You have the ability to accept or decline cookies using your web browser settings. If you choose to disable cookies, some areas of the Site may not work properly or at all.

THIRD PARTY LINKS
The Site may contain links to third party websites. Except as otherwise discussed in this Privacy Policy, this document only addresses the use and disclosure of information I collect from you on my Site. Other sites accessible through this Site via links or otherwise have their own policies in regard to privacy. I am not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of third parties.

SECURITY
I maintain security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no exchange of data over the Internet can be guaranteed as 100% secure. While I make every effort to protect the personal information you share with me through my Site, you acknowledge that this information could be accessed or tampered with by a third party. You agree that I am not responsible for any intercepted information shared through my Site without my knowledge or permission. Additionally, you release me from any and all claims arising out of or related to the use of such intercepted information in any unauthorized manner.

CHILDREN
To access or use the Site, you must be 18 years old or older and have the requisite power and authority to enter into this Privacy Policy. Children under the age of 18 are prohibited from using the Site.

UPDATING YOUR INFORMATION
You may access and correct your personal information and privacy preferences by contacting me via email at sara@thecottagekindergarten.co.nz.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this Site and this Policy periodically and to be aware of any modifications. I will notify you of any changes to this privacy policy by posting those changes on this page.

CONTACT
If you have questions about my privacy policy, please email me at sara@thecottagekindergarten.co.nz.