Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 2025
1. Introduction
Next Wave ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. We comply with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Name, email address, and phone number (when you submit a contact form or booking)
- Business name and details you share during consultations
- Usage data such as pages visited and time spent on the site (via Google Analytics)
- Any additional information you voluntarily provide
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to enquiries and manage bookings
- Deliver the services you have requested
- Send relevant communications about your project or our services
- Improve our website and service offerings
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting our business, subject to confidentiality agreements. We may also disclose information when required by law.
5. Cookies & Analytics
Our website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. This may involve the use of cookies. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. You can also disable cookies through your browser settings.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
7. 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 inaccurate information
- Ask us to delete your information (subject to legal obligations)
To exercise these rights, please contact us at duncan@nextwave.co.nz.
8. Google Sign-In and Google User Data
When users sign in to Next Wave Apps using their Google account, Next Wave Apps may receive basic account information made available during the sign-in process.
This information is used only to authenticate the user, identify their account and provide access to applications for which they have been authorised.
Next Wave does not sell Google user data or use Google account information for advertising.
Google account information is stored and handled only as required to provide authentication, account access, security and support for Next Wave Apps.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: duncan@nextwave.co.nz
- Business: Next Wave, New Zealand
