Local Directory,
Events & Information

Manawahe Community

Local Directory, Events & Information

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how MO Web Group Limited (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit or use our Manawahe Directory platform at https://manawahe.co.nz (the “Platform”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, or describes you (“Personal Information”). This includes:

  • Account & Listing Information: Name, email address, phone number, business name, physical address, website URL, and details provided when creating an account or claiming/submitting a directory listing.
  • Payment Data: When purchasing premium listings or features, transaction details are processed. Note: We do not store full credit card details on our servers; payments are processed securely through our payment provider, Stripe.
  • User Content: Public reviews, ratings, comments, images, or messaging submitted through the directory.
  • Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, access times, and referring URLs collected automatically via standard server logs and cookies.

How We Collect Information

We collect personal information through:

  • Direct interactions when you register an account, list a business, submit a review, or email us.
  • Automated technologies like cookies and analytics tools as you navigate through manawahe.co.nz.
  • Publicly available sources when curating baseline business directory entries.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and display directory listings and platform features.
  • Process payments and manage subscription billing.
  • Verify listing ownership and moderate user-generated reviews/content.
  • Communicate with you regarding account updates, customer support, or technical notices.
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or unauthorised data scraping.
  • Comply with legal obligations under New Zealand law.

Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only under the following conditions:

  • Public Listings: Business contact details and reviews you explicitly submit for publication will be publicly viewable on the directory.
  • Third-Party Service Providers: We share necessary data with trusted service providers who assist in operating our platform (e.g., payment gateways like Stripe, website hosting, and analytics providers).
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect the safety and rights of MO Web Group Limited or our users.

Data Storage, Security, and Retention

  • Security: We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data against loss, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
  • Retention: We retain personal information for as long as your account remains active or as needed to fulfil the operational, legal, or accounting purposes outlined in this policy.

Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyse site traffic, improve user experience, and remember user preferences. You can adjust your browser settings to decline cookies, though some parts of the Platform may not function properly as a result.

Your Rights (New Zealand Privacy Act 2020)

Under Principle 6 and Principle 7 of the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request that any incorrect or outdated personal information be updated or corrected.

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

Third-Party Links

Our directory contains links to external third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any site you visit.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or platform updates. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

  • Company: MO Web Group Limited
  • Website: https://manawahe.co.nz
  • Privacy Contact Email: Contact Us