Effective Date: 1 June 2026
Introduction
Matarangi Celebrant (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or engage our celebrant services.
This policy is intended to comply with the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand).
Who We Are
Matarangi Celebrant
Maree Taylor
Matarangi, Coromandel, New Zealand
Email: maree[at]matarangicelebrant.co.nz
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
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Name
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Email address
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Telephone number
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Postal address
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Event details
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Wedding details
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Funeral or memorial service details
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Information contained in enquiry forms
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Communications you send to us
We may also collect technical information when you visit our website, including:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device information
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Website usage data
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Pages visited
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Referring website information
How We Collect Information
We collect information when you:
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Submit an enquiry through our website
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Contact us by email or telephone
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Request information about our services
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Complete forms on our website
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Engage us as your celebrant
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Interact with our website
Some information may be collected automatically through cookies and website analytics tools.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal information to:
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Respond to enquiries
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Provide celebrant services
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Prepare ceremonies and event documentation
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Communicate with you regarding bookings
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Manage client relationships
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Improve our website and services
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Comply with legal obligations
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Maintain business records
We will only use your information for purposes that are reasonably connected with the reason it was collected.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
We may disclose information to:
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Service providers assisting our business operations
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Website hosting providers
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Email and communication providers
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Professional advisers
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Government agencies where required by law
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Courts or regulatory authorities where legally required
Any third parties engaged by us are expected to protect your information appropriately.
Storage and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from:
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Loss
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Misuse
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Unauthorised access
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Disclosure
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Alteration
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Destruction
Information may be stored electronically or in physical records.
While we take reasonable security precautions, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic.
Cookies may collect information such as:
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Browser type
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Device information
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Pages visited
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Time spent on the website
You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website functionality may be affected.
We may use website analytics services such as Google Analytics to better understand how visitors use our website.
Access and Correction
Under the Privacy Act 2020, you may request access to personal information we hold about you.
You may also request correction of any personal information that is inaccurate, incomplete, or out of date.
Requests can be made using the contact details provided below.
We may require reasonable proof of identity before releasing personal information.
Retention of Information
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
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Provide services
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Maintain business records
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Comply with legal obligations
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Resolve disputes
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Enforce agreements
When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or destroyed.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers may store information on servers located outside New Zealand.
Where personal information is transferred internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure it is protected in a manner consistent with New Zealand privacy laws.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any updates will be posted on this page and become effective immediately upon publication.
Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to access or correct your personal information, please contact:
Matarangi Celebrant
Maree Taylor
Email: maree[at]matarangicelebrant.co.nz
Privacy Complaints
If you believe your privacy has been breached, please contact us first so we can attempt to resolve the issue.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact:
Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Website: Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Phone: 0800 803 909
Last Updated: 3 June 2026
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