Privacy Policy for Laundry Finder

Privacy at a Glance

At laundromats.co.nz, we respect your privacy and follow the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. Here’s the simple privacy policy version:

  • What we collect
    We collect basic information when you use our site (like cookies, forms you fill out, and any details you share with us).

  • Why we collect it
    To run the website properly, improve our services, personalise your experience, and send updates if you’ve asked for them.

  • Cookies & analytics
    We use cookies and Google Analytics to understand how people use our site. You can refuse cookies or install Google’s opt-out tool if you prefer.

  • Sharing info
    We don’t sell your personal details. Sometimes information may be stored overseas (for example, through Google), but we make sure it’s protected under the Privacy Act 2020.

  • Your rights
    You can ask to see the information we hold about you, ask us to correct it, or withdraw your consent at any time. If you’re unhappy, you can also complain to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner at privacy.org.nz.

  • Changes
    If we make big changes to this policy, we’ll update it here.

👉 For the full details, please see our complete Privacy Policy below.

Full Privacy Policy

At laundromats.co.nz we are committed to protecting your data and privacy in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

We recognise that your privacy is important. This document outlines the types of personal information we may collect when you use laundromats.co.nz, how we use and store that information, and the steps we take to safeguard it. This will help you make an informed decision about sharing personal information with us.

Laundromats.co.nz strives to maintain the highest standards of decency, fairness and integrity in all our operations. Likewise, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our customers and online visitors to our website.

about our cookies

A cookie is a string of information that laundromats.co.nz stores on your computer, which your browser provides to laundromats.co.nz each time you return to the site. We use cookies to help us identify and track visitors, their use of our website, and their website access preferences.

Google Analytics Cookies

Laundromats.co.nz uses Google Analytics to analyse the use of this website. Google Analytics collects demographic and interest data, and generates statistical and other information about website use, by means of cookies. These cookies are kept on your computer. We share this information with Google, which may store and use this information on servers located outside New Zealand.

Google’s privacy policy is available here: Google’s Privacy Policies

Laundromats.co.nz uses information from Google Analytics to track the number of visits to the website, browsers and operating systems. No personally identifiable information is obtained from these cookies. We use the information generated to improve the site and your experience.

If you do not wish your data to be collected via Google Analytics, you can install its opt-out browser extension or add-on: Google Opt Out

Refusing Cookies

You can set your browser to accept or refuse all cookies automatically, or notify you when a cookie is being requested. Taking this action should not cause problems with the continued use of our site. Consult the Help section of your browser for guidance.

If you choose to refuse laundromats.co.nz’s cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the interactive features of the site.

Personally Identifiable Information

Under the Privacy Act 2020, “personal information” means any information about an identifiable individual.

Laundromats.co.nz may collect and use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To run and operate our site.

  • To display content correctly.

  • To improve customer service.

  • To help us respond to your requests more efficiently.

  • To personalise your user experience.

  • To understand how our users as a group use the services and resources provided.

  • To improve our site, products and services.

  • To run a promotion, competition, survey or other site feature.

  • To send information you agreed to receive about topics we think may interest you.

  • To send periodic emails, which may include newsletters and/or automated updates.

  • To respond to your enquiries and other requests.

We may collect personal information in various ways, including (but not limited to) when you visit our site, register, complete a form, or engage with other services or features.

We will only collect personal information that is necessary for these purposes, and we will take reasonable steps to ensure that it is accurate, up to date, and secure.

Disclosure of personal information

We do not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal information to others. We may share general, aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal information.

We may disclose personal information if required by New Zealand law, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, comply with a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process.

Where personal information is transferred or stored overseas (for example, when using services such as Google Analytics), we will ensure that it is protected by safeguards consistent with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

Your rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you.

  • Request correction of that information if you believe it is inaccurate.

  • Withdraw consent for certain types of data collection (e.g., marketing communications).

You have the right to make a complaint to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC). More information can be found at privacy.org.nz.

updates and effective date

Laundromats.co.nz reserves the right to make changes to this policy. If there is a material change in our cookie or privacy practices, we will update this policy and post a notice on our website.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically so that you remain informed about how we collect and use personal information.

agreeing to terms

By using this website, you consent to the collection and use of information as outlined in this policy.

If you do not agree to this policy, please do not consent to cookies or provide personal information.

Your continued use of the website indicates acceptance of this privacy policy in its entirety.

Last updated: 12.09.2025