Effective Date: 01/04/2025
New Light Minimart & Takeaways ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website (https://newlightminimart.co.nz/), use our mobile apps (Android and iOS), or interact with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
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Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, delivery address, and payment details.
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Order Information: Items ordered, special instructions, delivery times, and order history.
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Technical and Usage Information:
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Device type, operating system, IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior.
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App usage data, such as screens viewed, time spent, and crash reports (collected via analytics tools).
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Payment Information: Processed securely by Stripe; we do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
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Location Information (optional): If you allow location access, we may use it for suggest nearby stores.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Process and manage your pickup orders.
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Confirm orders and notify you when your order is ready.
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Analyze usage trends (via Google Analytics) to improve our services.
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Communicate promotions if you opt-in.
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Comply with legal requirements.
3. Use of Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect information about your interaction with our website and mobile apps. Google Analytics gathers data such as:
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Pages visited
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Time spent on each page
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Links clicked
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Device and browser information
Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network. You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Payments via Stripe
We use Stripe to process payments securely. Stripe collects and processes payment information in accordance with its own Privacy Policy. We do not store your complete credit/debit card information on our servers.
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
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Delivery partners: To deliver your food.
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Service providers: For hosting, analytics (Google Analytics), app performance tracking, email communication, and customer support.
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Payment processors: (Stripe) to facilitate secure payments.
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Authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal rights.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, provide personalized content, and analyze site traffic.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
7. Mobile App Permissions
Our mobile apps may request access to:
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Location (optional): For delivery and store location suggestions.
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Notifications: To send you order updates and promotional messages.
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Camera/Photos (optional): If you upload an image or scan QR codes. You can manage these permissions in your device settings.
8. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard your data, including encryption, secure servers, and regular security assessments.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or mobile networks is 100% secure.
9. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you.
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Correct or update your information.
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Request deletion of your personal data.
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Opt-out of marketing communications.
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Object to certain types of data processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [your contact email/phone].
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
11. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
We encourage you to review this page periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at support@newlightminimart.co.nz