Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy – Ping My Street
1. Introduction
At Ping My Street, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 of New Zealand. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you interact with our website and services.
By using our site and submitting your information, you agree to the terms outlined below.
2. What information we collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
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Sign up for property notifications,
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Submit your address or location of interest,
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Indicate whether you're considering selling a property, or
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Request assistance from a real estate professional.
This may include:
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Your full name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Street address or area of interest
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Your intention to sell within the next two years (optional)
We may also collect anonymised data about how visitors use our site (e.g., traffic patterns, browser type) through cookies or analytics tools.
3. How we use your information
We collect and use your personal information for the following purposes:
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To notify you when a property is listed or sold near your specified location,
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To provide general property market updates relevant to your area,
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To contact you if you’ve indicated interest in selling your home,
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To refer you (with your consent) to licensed real estate agents who may assist you,
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To improve and personalise your experience on our site.
We do not sell your personal information to any third parties.
4. Sharing your information
We will only share your personal information with third parties (e.g., licensed real estate agents) when:
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You’ve indicated you're considering selling, and
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You’ve consented to be contacted by a real estate professional.
Any agent or business we share your details with will be required to comply with the Privacy Act 2020 and only use your information for the purpose of helping with your property needs.
5. Storage and security
Your information is stored securely using encrypted databases and access is restricted to authorised personnel only. We take reasonable steps to protect your information from loss, misuse, and unauthorised access or disclosure.
6. Your rights
Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:
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Access the personal information we hold about you,
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Request correction of any inaccuracies,
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Withdraw your consent to further contact or data sharing,
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Request deletion of your personal data.
To make any of these requests, email us at: [your@email.com]
7. Cookies and website data
Our site may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and gather anonymous analytics. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.
8. Policy updates
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes to our services or legal obligations. When we do, we will post the updated version on our website with the revised “last updated” date.
Last updated: 01/05/2025