Privacy Policy

I'm committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information I collect when you visit my website, how I use it, and the choices you have. It has been prepared in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

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

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1. Who I Am

The Madeline Project is based in New Zealand. If you have any questions about this policy or how your information is handled, you can contact me using the details in Section 8 below.

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2. Information I Collect

I collect limited personal information, primarily when you choose to contact me directly.

Information you provide to me:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Any other details you include when submitting my contact form (e.g., your message, event details, or enquiry)

Information collected automatically:
My website is hosted on Squarespace, which automatically collects certain technical information when you visit the site, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Referring website or search terms

  • Cookie data (see Section 4 below)

This information is collected via Squarespace's built-in analytics and is used to help me understand site traffic and improve the website experience.

3. How I Use Your Information

I use the personal information I collect to:

  • Respond to your enquiries submitted through my contact form

  • Understand how visitors use my website, so I can improve it

  • Meet any legal or regulatory obligations

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4. Cookies

My website uses cookies through Squarespace's platform to support core site functionality and analytics. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help me understand how visitors interact with the site. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect how the website functions.

For more detail on how Squarespace itself handles data, you can refer to Squarespace's own Privacy Policy (squarespace.com/privacy).

5. Sharing Your Information

I do not share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes. Information may be shared with:

  • Squarespace, my website hosting provider, processes site data as part of hosting and analytics

  • Service providers who assist me in operating my business, where required, and only to the extent necessary

Any third party I work with is expected to handle your information securely and in line with applicable privacy laws.

6. International Visitors

While The Madeline Project and my clients are primarily based in New Zealand, my website may be accessed by visitors from other countries, including Australia, the USA and elsewhere. Regardless of where you access my site from, I handle personal information in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. If you are visiting from a jurisdiction with additional privacy protections (such as the EU or UK), please contact me with any specific requests regarding your information, and I will do my best to accommodate them.

7. Data Storage and Security

I take reasonable steps to protect the personal information I hold from loss, misuse, and unauthorised access. Information submitted through my contact form is stored securely via Squarespace's systems. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

I retain personal information only for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry or as required by law.

8. Your Rights

Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:

  • Ask me to confirm whether I hold personal information about you

  • Request access to the personal information I hold about you

  • Request correction of any information that is inaccurate or out of date

To make a request, or if you have any questions about this policy, please contact me at:

Email:maddie.hughes@windowslive.com
Website: themadelineproject.com

If you have concerns about how I've handled your personal information that we haven't resolved, you can contact New Zealand's Office of the Privacy Commissioner at privacy.org.nz.