Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 6, 2026
1. Introduction
Farm Stays New Zealand ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website farmstaysnewzealand.co.nz and use our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when:
- Completing our farm stay quiz or contact forms
- Subscribing to our newsletter
- Making inquiries about farm stays
- Contacting us directly
This information may include:
- Name and email address
- Phone number
- Country of residence
- Travel dates and preferences
- Group composition (adults, children)
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information including:
- IP address and browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
- Geographic location (country/region level)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide personalized farm stay recommendations
- Connect you with appropriate farm stay providers
- Send newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent)
- Improve our website and services
- Analyze usage patterns and trends
- Respond to your inquiries
4. Information Sharing
We may share your information with:
- Farm Stay Providers: When you express interest in a specific farm, we share relevant contact and booking information with that property.
- Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate our website (hosting, analytics, email services).
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics)
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain functionality.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.
7. Your Rights
Under applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@farmstaysnewzealand.co.nz
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including farm stay provider websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@farmstaysnewzealand.co.nz
- Website: farmstaysnewzealand.co.nz
12. New Zealand Privacy Act
This policy complies with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. As a New Zealand-based service, we adhere to the Information Privacy Principles established under this Act.