Privacy, Disclosure and Transparency Policy

Who we are

Minimalist Journeys Limited (Company Number 6510932) operates this website.

Contact

Email: [email protected]

Personal information we collect

We only collect personal information when you choose to provide it, or when it is necessary to operate the website. This may include:

  • Contact forms and enquiries: name, email address, message content
  • Email subscriptions: name, email address, subscription preferences
  • Technical and usage data: browser type, device information, approximate location, pages visited

We do not process payments or store payment information on this website.

Analytics (Independent Analytics)

We use Independent Analytics, a WordPress plugin that runs entirely on our server, to understand how visitors use the website.

  • No analytics cookies are used
  • Analytics data is stored on our own server
  • A one-way, non-reversible identifier may be generated from technical data (such as IP address and browser) to count visits and returning users
  • IP addresses are not stored in analytics reports

This data is used only to improve site performance and content.

Cookies and tracking technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies only where necessary for site functionality, embedded content, or optional features.

  • Google Maps embeds load content directly from Google using Google-supplied embed URLs
  • Google Fonts are self-hosted via the OMGF plugin
  • Cloudflare Turnstile is used via FluentForms to prevent spam and abuse
  • Advertising and marketing pixels may be present, but are inactive unless consent is given

Where required, cookie and consent controls are provided through our consent banner.

Third-party services

We may share limited personal information with trusted service providers to operate the website, including:

Third-party services operate under their own privacy policies.

International data transfers

Some service providers may store or process information outside New Zealand. We take reasonable steps to use reputable providers and limit data to what is necessary.

Your rights

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

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of that information

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details above.

Data security and retention

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information and retain it only as long as necessary for operational, legal, or regulatory purposes.

If a privacy breach occurs that is likely to cause serious harm, we will respond and notify as required by law.

Last updated: 23 December 2025