Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Shouldersscrub ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data when you visit shouldersscrub.world and read our free educational content about light physical activity during the day.
Website Purpose and Geographic Scope
Shouldersscrub operates an informational website focused on light physical activity during the day for readers in New Zealand. Our content covers everyday movement habits, gentle outdoor activity, and active living topics relevant to Auckland, the wider North Island, and Aotearoa New Zealand generally.
We do not sell dietary supplements, physical products, or paid services through this website. All guides and resources are provided free of charge for general educational purposes. We do not collect health data, make health claims, or offer personalised wellness programmes.
Our registered contact address is 23 Gilberd Place, Torbay, Auckland 0630, New Zealand. Data processing complies with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal information is:
Shouldersscrub
23 Gilberd Place, Torbay, Auckland 0630, New Zealand
Email: contact@shouldersscrub.world
Phone: +64210554642
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data when you interact with our website and free educational content about light physical activity:
- Contact information: name and email address submitted through our contact form
- Communication data: messages and enquiries you send to us regarding guides, resources, or active living topics
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited
- Cookie data: preferences and analytics information as described in our Cookie Policy
Purposes of Processing
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- Responding to your general enquiries about light physical activity guides and resources
- Providing access to free educational content on active living and daily movement in New Zealand
- Improving our website content, usability, and user experience
- Complying with legal obligations under New Zealand and international privacy law
- Managing cookie preferences and analytics where you have given consent
Legal Basis for Processing
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we rely on the following legal bases:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Responding to contact form submissions | Consent and legitimate interest |
| Website functionality and security | Legitimate interest |
| Analytics and marketing cookies | Consent |
| Legal compliance | Legal obligation |
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected:
- Contact form submissions: up to 24 months after resolution of your enquiry
- Analytics data: up to 26 months, subject to your cookie preferences
- Cookie consent records: up to 12 months
- Legal and compliance records: as required by applicable law
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering active living content, such as hosting providers and analytics platforms. All third parties are bound by data processing agreements and required to protect your information.
International Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside New Zealand and the European Economic Area. Where such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities.
Your Rights
Under GDPR and the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the following rights:
- Right of access: request a copy of your personal data
- Right to rectification: request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure: request deletion of your data where applicable
- Right to restrict processing: limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability: receive your data in a structured format
- Right to object: object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to withdraw consent: withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing
- Right to lodge a complaint: contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner in New Zealand or your local supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@shouldersscrub.world. We will respond within 30 days.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption in transit via HTTPS, access controls, and regular security reviews of our systems and processes.
Children's Privacy
Our website and light physical activity content are intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 16 years of age without parental consent.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated date will appear at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data related to our active living guides and resources, please contact us:
Shouldersscrub
23 Gilberd Place, Torbay, Auckland 0630, New Zealand
Email: contact@shouldersscrub.world
Phone: +64210554642