Last Updated On: 8 April 2025
Quinovic Merivale (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, quinovic-merivale.co.nz, subscribe to our newsletters, or engage with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you provide when submitting our contact form, subscribing to our newsletter, or communicating with us.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit.
- Other Information: Any other information you voluntarily provide while engaging with our services or communications.
- Cookies: Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You may choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, although some parts of the site may not function properly as a result.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal information to:
- To Respond to Enquiries: We use your contact details to respond to questions or requests submitted through our website.
- To Send Newsletters: If you’ve subscribed, we use your information to send you updates or news related to our services. You can unsubscribe at any time.
- To Improve Our Services: Usage data helps us monitor site performance and make improvements.
- For Legal Compliance: We may use and disclose your information as required by applicable law or to comply with legal requests.
3. Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy and only share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us manage our website, email communications, and analytics.
- Legal Obligations: If required by law, we may disclose your personal information to appropriate authorities.
- External Listings: Property availability is displayed through an external platform linked from our website. When using that platform, you are subject to its privacy practices.
4. Protecting Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from loss, unauthorised access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights
Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the following rights:
- Access: You may request a copy of any personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: If you believe the information we hold is incorrect, you may request a correction.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at sharon.layton@quinovic-merivale.co.nz.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to analyse site usage and enhance your user experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
7. Links to Other Websites
Our website includes links to external platforms, such as our property listings, which are hosted on a third-party site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external websites.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
Quinovic Merivale
48 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch
Phone: 03 355 0348
Email: sharon.layton@quinovic-merivale.co.nz