Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
1. Introduction
Freshforcedetox ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website freshforcedetox.world and use our services.
We are an agency under the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand) and handle personal information in accordance with the Information Privacy Principles (IPPs). Where the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to you (for example, if you are in the European Economic Area), we also comply with GDPR requirements. This policy is written primarily for users in New Zealand.
2. Agency Information
The agency responsible for your personal information is:
Freshforcedetox
7 Fifth Avenue East
Tauranga 3110
New Zealand
Email: connect@freshforcedetox.world
Phone: +64 7 578 8621
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Fill out our contact form (name, email address, message content)
- Subscribe to email communications, if offered (email address)
- Enroll in our coaching programs (name, contact details, payment information, when applicable)
- Communicate with us via email or phone
3.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Device information
4. How We Collect and Use Personal Information
Under the Privacy Act 2020, we collect personal information only for lawful purposes connected with our functions or activities, and we use it only for those purposes or related purposes you would reasonably expect.
We collect information directly from you where practicable. If we collect information from another source, we will take reasonable steps to ensure you are aware of the collection as required by the IPPs.
Common purposes for which we use personal information include:
- Responding to enquiries and providing coaching services you request
- Administering programs, bookings, and payments
- Improving our website and customer experience
- Sending service-related communications
- Sending marketing communications where you have given express consent or an existing relationship permits contact under the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007
- Meeting legal, tax, and accounting obligations
- Protecting our legal rights and preventing fraud or misuse
Where GDPR applies, we also rely on legal bases such as consent, contract performance, legitimate interests, and legal obligation, as appropriate.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To deliver our coaching services and programs
- To send administrative information, such as service updates
- To send marketing communications (with your consent)
- To improve our website and services
- To analyze website usage and trends
- To protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity
- To comply with legal obligations
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:
- Contact form submissions: 2 years from the date of submission
- Client records: 7 years after the end of the business relationship (for legal and accounting purposes)
- Marketing preferences: Until you withdraw consent
- Website analytics data: 26 months
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:
- Service providers: Third parties who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business (e.g., hosting providers, payment processors)
- Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.
8. Disclosure to Overseas Recipients
Some service providers (for example, hosting, analytics, or email tools) may store or process personal information outside New Zealand. Before disclosing personal information overseas, we take reasonable steps to ensure the recipient is subject to safeguards comparable to the Privacy Act 2020, or we obtain your authorisation where required.
Where GDPR applies, we use appropriate transfer mechanisms such as standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions where required.
9. Your Rights Under New Zealand Law
Under the Privacy Act 2020, you generally have the right to:
- Access personal information we hold about you (IPP 6)
- Request correction of personal information that is incorrect, misleading, incomplete, or out of date (IPP 7)
- Withdraw consent for optional uses such as marketing (subject to legal or contractual limits)
- Complain to us and, if unresolved, to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner
To make an access or correction request, contact us using the details in Section 16. We will respond as soon as reasonably practicable and within any timeframes required by law. We may need to verify your identity before releasing information.
If you are in the EEA, you may also have GDPR rights including erasure, restriction, portability, and objection to certain processing. Contact us to exercise those rights.
9A. Notifiable Privacy Breaches
If a privacy breach is likely to cause serious harm, we will assess the breach and notify the Office of the Privacy Commissioner and affected individuals as required under the Privacy Act 2020. We maintain internal procedures to identify, contain, and respond to privacy incidents.
9B. Marketing and Electronic Messages
We send marketing emails only where permitted by law. Under the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007, commercial electronic messages must include accurate sender information and a functional unsubscribe facility. You may opt out of marketing at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure server infrastructure
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security assessments
- Staff training on data protection
While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. For detailed information about the cookies we use and your choices, please see our Cookie Policy.
12. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 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.
13. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
15. Complaints
If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us first so we can try to resolve the matter. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may complain to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (www.privacy.org.nz). If GDPR applies to you, you may also contact your local data protection authority in the EEA.
16. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Freshforcedetox
7 Fifth Avenue East
Tauranga 3110, New Zealand
Email: connect@freshforcedetox.world
Phone: +64 7 578 8621