**Privacy Policy**

Effective Date: 25/07/23

**1. Introduction**

Welcome to Mana-Aki ("us," "we," or "our"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our website.

**2. Information We Collect**

a. **Personal Information**: When you interact with our website, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, postal address, and phone number.

b. **Non-Personal Information**: We may also gather non-personal information automatically, including but not limited to your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing patterns.

**3. How We Use Your Information**

a. We use your personal information to provide the services you request and to improve your website experience.

b. Non-personal information is used to analyze trends, administer the site, track user movements, and gather demographic information for aggregated use.

**4. Cookies and Similar Technologies**

a. We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files that are stored on your computer or device when you visit a website. They help us recognize you, remember your preferences, and provide a customized experience.

b. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may impact certain functionalities of the website.

**5. Third-Party Disclosure**

a. We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties without your explicit consent. However, we may share your data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting business, as long as they agree to keep your information confidential.

b. We may also release your information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our site policies, or protect our or others' rights, property, or safety.

**6. Third-Party Links**

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These sites have their privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites.

**7. Data Security**

a. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

b. Despite our efforts, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage system is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

**8. Your Rights**

a. You have the right to access, modify, or delete your personal information that we hold. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Your Contact Email Address].

b. You may opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the instructions included in such communications or by contacting us directly.

**9. Children's Privacy**

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with their personal information, please contact us, and we will take appropriate actions to remove the data.

**10. Changes to the Privacy Policy**

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. The updated policy will be effective as of the "Effective Date" listed at the beginning of the document. We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

**11. Contact Us**

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

admin@mana-aki.co.nz

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