Privacy Policy

Last updated: 30 April 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how GetFreeGoods (“we”, “us”) collects, uses, stores and shares personal information when you use our website and related contact channels. We aim to be straightforward: privacy should be a practical trust commitment, not a wall of vague promises.

If you do not agree with this Policy, please stop using the site (except where we must retain certain records for lawful purposes).

Who we are

GetFreeGoods operates this website as an editorial publisher. For privacy enquiries (including access or correction requests), contact us via the details published on our Contact page.

Personal information we may collect

The information we collect depends on how you interact with us:

  • Website usage data: technical logs and analytics signals such as IP address (often truncated or aggregated), device/browser type, approximate region, pages viewed, referring URLs, timestamps and basic interaction events.
  • Communications: when you email us or submit a contact form, we collect what you choose to provide (commonly name, email address and message content).
  • Subscriptions: if you subscribe to updates where offered, we collect your email address (and any verification details required to reduce spam or abuse).
  • Cookies and similar technologies: small files or storage technologies used for preferences, security and measurement (see Cookies below).

Why we use personal information

We use personal information only where we have a fair reason to do so, including:

  • operating, securing and improving the website;
  • responding to enquiries and handling disputes;
  • measuring content performance in aggregated form;
  • detecting spam, fraud and misuse;
  • complying with applicable law and protecting legitimate interests (such as defending legal claims).

Cookies and analytics

We may use cookies or similar technologies for essential functionality, preference storage and analytics. Depending on your browser settings and any consent tools implemented on the site, you may be able to limit non-essential cookies. Note that disabling certain cookies can affect features.

Sharing with third parties

We may share personal information with service providers who help us host the site, deliver email, measure analytics, prevent abuse or maintain security — strictly on a need-to-know basis. We do not sell your personal information as a commodity list.

Outbound links on GetFreeGoods may take you to third-party websites with their own privacy practices. Read their policies before providing personal data.

International transfers

Some service providers may process data in countries outside New Zealand. Where this occurs, we aim to use reputable providers and appropriate safeguards, understanding that different jurisdictions have different rules.

Retention

We retain personal information only as long as needed for the purposes above, including backups, security monitoring and legal obligations. Contact submissions may be retained long enough to resolve issues and maintain continuity of communication.

Your rights (New Zealand)

Under the Privacy Act 2020, you may have rights to access and request correction of personal information we hold about you (subject to limited exceptions). To exercise these rights, contact us via the Contact page. We may ask for reasonable information to verify your request and prevent unauthorised disclosure.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss or misuse. No website can promise perfect security; please use strong passwords and cautious sharing habits.

Children

GetFreeGoods is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the “Last updated” date and publishing the revised Policy on this page.