Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026. This policy explains how NZ A to Z collects, uses and protects your information.

Who We Are

NZ A to Z (newzealandatoz.com) is an independent travel guide to New Zealand, operated by Glenn Bongartz from Christchurch, New Zealand. If you have questions about this policy, contact us at [email protected].

What Information We Collect

We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use this website. However, certain third-party services on our site may collect data:

• Google Analytics: We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This collects anonymous data such as pages visited, time on site, browser type, and approximate location. No personally identifiable information is collected.
• Google AdSense: We display advertisements through Google AdSense, which uses cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out of personalised advertising at Google Ads Settings.
• Affiliate partners: When you click affiliate links on our site (e.g. Booking.com, GetYourGuide, DiscoverCars, Viator), you are redirected to the partner's website. These partners may use cookies to track your visit and attribute any bookings to our site. We do not have access to your booking details or personal information shared with these partners.
• Stay22: We use Stay22's script to optimise accommodation affiliate links. Stay22 may collect anonymous browsing data to serve relevant booking options. See Stay22's Privacy Policy for details.

Cookies

This website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — for the following purposes:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site (Google Analytics).
• Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements.
• Affiliate cookies: Used by our affiliate partners to track referrals when you click links to their sites.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality on this site and on partner sites you visit through our links.

How We Use Your Information

Any anonymous data collected through analytics is used solely to improve our website content and user experience. We do not sell, trade, or share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Links

Our site contains links to external websites including booking platforms, tour operators, and car rental companies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete any personal data we hold about you. Since we collect minimal personal data, this is unlikely to apply, but please contact us if you have any concerns.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please email [email protected].