Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026 | Applies to: wildernz.com

WilderNZ (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, including the Privacy Amendment Act 2025 which introduces Information Privacy Principle 3A (IPP3A) from 1 May 2026. This policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights under New Zealand law.

By using wildernz.com, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our site.

1. What information we collect

Information you provide directly

When you interact with WilderNZ, you may provide personal information including:

• Your name and email address when subscribing to our newsletter or downloading our packing list
• Your name, email address, and message content when using our contact form
• Your preferences (e.g. whether you are a tourist or NZ local) when completing our gear quiz or email signup

Information collected automatically

When you visit wildernz.com, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools:

• Your IP address and approximate location (country/region level)
• Browser type and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

Information from third parties (IPP3A disclosure)

In accordance with IPP3A of the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 (effective 1 May 2026), we are required to notify you when we collect personal information about you from sources other than directly from you. WilderNZ may receive limited data about visitors from the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics — provides aggregated website traffic data. We do not receive individually identifiable information through this service.
• Google Search Console — provides search performance data. This is aggregated and does not identify individuals.
• Affiliate networks (Awin, Commission Factory, AvantLink, Amazon Associates) — may provide click and conversion data when visitors click affiliate links on our site. This data is used to calculate commissions and is subject to each network’s own privacy policy.

2. How we use your information

We collect and use personal information only for lawful purposes, consistent with IPP1 of the Privacy Act 2020. Specifically, we use your information to:

• Send you the newsletter or packing list you requested
• Respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form
• Understand how visitors use our site so we can improve our content
• Monitor site performance and diagnose technical issues
• Comply with our legal obligations

We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making, profiling, or any purpose beyond what is described in this policy.

3. Cookies

WilderNZ uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to help the site function and to understand how visitors use it. The cookies we use include:

• Essential cookies — required for the site to function. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies — Google Analytics cookies that help us understand traffic patterns. These are anonymised where possible.
• Affiliate tracking cookies — placed when you click an affiliate link. These are set by third-party networks (Awin, Commission Factory, AvantLink, Amazon) and are subject to their own cookie policies.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality. Most browsers allow you to refuse new cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when new cookies are set.

4. Sharing your information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers — we use email service providers to send newsletters. These providers process your email address on our behalf and are bound by data processing agreements.
• Legal requirements — we may disclose information if required to do so by law, or in response to a valid request from a public authority.
• Business transfers — if WilderNZ is sold or transferred, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We would notify you of any such change.

5. Data storage and security

Your personal information is stored on servers located in the Asia-Pacific region through our hosting provider (Hostinger). We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorised access, including SSL encryption on all data transfers to and from wildernz.com.

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. Email subscribers’ information is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months.

6. Your rights under the NZ Privacy Act 2020

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

• Access — request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correct — request correction of any personal information that is inaccurate or out of date
• Object — object to your information being used for direct marketing
• Complain — make a complaint to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner if you believe we have breached the Privacy Act

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support.wildernz@gmail.com. We will respond to requests within 20 working days as required by the Act.

7. Third-party links

WilderNZ contains links to external websites including affiliate partner sites (Macpac, Booking.com, Haka Tours, Amazon, and others). Once you click through to a third-party site, this privacy policy no longer applies. We recommend reading the privacy policy of any site you visit. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

8. Children’s privacy

WilderNZ is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or in applicable law. The “last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact us

For any privacy-related questions, requests, or complaints, contact WilderNZ at:

Email: support.wildernz@gmail.com
Website: wildernz.com/contact

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner to make a complaint.