Privacy Policy for yNot (ynot.org.nz)

Effective Date: 05 May 2025 | Last Updated: 05 May 2026

At yNot, we respect your privacy. This policy explains our data practices in compliance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and applicable United States privacy standards, including California and Virginia consumer rights.

To protect the privacy of our family and individuals referenced throughout this blog series, certain names and identifying details have been changed or adapted.

For storytelling purposes, family members are represented using fictional character-inspired names, while the experiences, timelines, and events shared remain grounded in our real-life journey.

This approach allows us to document our immigration experience honestly while maintaining personal privacy and boundaries for ourselves and others connected to our story.

1. Information We Collect

In the last 12 months, we may have collected the following categories of personal information:

• Identifiers: Name, email address, or IP address (e.g., via contact forms or comments).
• Internet Activity: Browsing history and interactions with our website (e.g., via Google Analytics).
• Inferences: Preferences or interests drawn from your interaction with our content.

2. How and Why We Use Your Data

We collect this information directly from you or automatically through cookies to:

• Provide blog updates and respond to inquiries.
• Analyze site traffic and improve user experience.
• Maintain the security and integrity of our website.

3. Sharing and Selling Information

We do not sell your personal information for money. We may share your data with trusted service providers (like email hosts or analytics tools) only for business purposes, such as:

• Third-party vendors who help us manage our newsletter or analyze traffic.

4. Your Global Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Right to Know/Access: Request a copy of the specific pieces of data we hold about you.
• Right to Delete: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
• Right to Correct: Request corrections to inaccurate information.
• Right to Opt-Out: You can opt-out of marketing emails by clicking “unsubscribe” or disable cookies in your browser settings.

5. International Data Transfers

By using ynot.org.nz, you acknowledge that your information may be processed in Aotearoa New Zealand or other countries where our service providers operate.

6. Contact Us

To contact us you can email:
Email: admin@ynot.org.nz