Privacy Policy

Effective date: 1st Jan 2026

Cedar & Sage (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates cedarandsage.nz/.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

We collect limited personal information, most of which is collected automatically through standard web technologies.

Automatically collected information (via server logs and cookies):

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited, time and date of visit, and time spent on pages
  • Referring website (if any)

Cookies and similar technologies We use first-party cookies (set directly by our website). We follow standard cookie categories:

  • Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies: These are required for the website to function properly (e.g., remembering your cookie preferences or basic navigation). They do not track you and cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.
  • Performance / Analytics Cookies (if used, e.g., Google Analytics or similar): These help us understand how visitors use the site, such as which pages are most popular. The information is aggregated and does not usually identify you personally. You can opt out of these via your browser settings or our cookie banner (if implemented).

We do not use marketing/advertising cookies, tracking pixels for behavioural advertising, or any cookies that profile users across other websites.

How We Use Your Personal Information

We only use personal information for lawful purposes connected with operating our website, including:

  • To provide and maintain the website
  • To analyse site usage and improve user experience (via aggregated analytics)
  • To respond to your inquiries or communications
  • For security, fraud prevention, and legal compliance

Sharing or Disclosing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share it only in these limited situations:

  • With trusted service providers who assist us (e.g., web hosting provider, analytics service). These providers are contractually required to keep your information secure and use it only for the purposes we specify.
  • If required by law (e.g., court order or regulatory request).

Cookies Management

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect how the website functions.

Storage and Security

We store personal information securely using technical and organisational measures to protect it from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, or as required by law. After that, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

Your Rights Under the Privacy Act 2020

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Complain if you believe we have breached the Privacy Act

To exercise these rights, please contact us. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe (usually 20 working days).

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can complain to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner at www.privacy.org.nz.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review it periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, please contact us.