Privacy and Safety Policy
Kiwi Kids News Ltd respects the privacy and safety of everyone who visits our website, especially children, families, and schools. This Privacy and Safety Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you use the Kiwi Kids News website.
This policy applies to the Kiwi Kids News website operated under the domain www.kiwikidsnews.co.nz.
We may update this policy from time to time by publishing a revised version on our website. The version published on the website at the time your information is collected will apply.
What we mean by personal information
Personal information is information that identifies a person, or could reasonably be used to identify them. This may include a name, email address, school name, postal address, phone number, or other contact details.
Information we may collect
We may collect personal information that you choose to provide to us, including your name, age, school, email address, postal address, and contact phone number.
We may collect this information when you:
enter a competition or giveaway;
subscribe to a newsletter or updates;
contact us through the website;
respond to surveys or questionnaires;
submit work, comments, or contributions for possible publication;
take part in feature articles or other website activities; or
provide delivery details so we can send a prize or requested item.
We may also collect general website usage information, such as the date and time of visits, the pages viewed, and how visitors use the website. This information does not usually identify individual users and is used to help us improve the website, its content, and its performance.
How we use information
We may use personal information to:
provide access to competitions, newsletters, articles, and other website features;
contact you about a submission, competition entry, or enquiry;
send prizes or requested materials;
improve our website, services, and content;
maintain website security and help prevent misuse; and
comply with legal obligations.
Where you have chosen to receive updates or newsletters, we may send you information by email. You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us directly.
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
When we may share information
We may share personal information only where reasonably necessary, including with trusted service providers who help us operate the website or provide services on our behalf, such as email, hosting, technology, delivery, security, or website support providers.
Those providers are only permitted to use the information for the services they provide to Kiwi Kids News.
We may also disclose personal information where required or authorised by law.
Children’s privacy and safety
Kiwi Kids News is committed to helping protect children online. We aim to keep our website content suitable for young readers at the time it is published, and we regularly review the site to help maintain that standard.
We encourage children to speak with a parent, caregiver, or teacher before submitting personal information online.
We strongly recommend adult supervision whenever children are using the internet. We also encourage the use of parental controls, filtering tools, and other online safety measures where appropriate.
If you believe any content on our website is unsuitable or raises a safety concern, please contact us so we can review it.
Emails and messages
If you contact us by email or through a contact form, we may keep a record of that message so we can respond to your enquiry, provide support, and maintain our records.
We may review messages for administration, website maintenance, security, or to investigate misuse of the website or our contact systems.
Cookies and website analytics
Like many websites, Kiwi Kids News may use cookies and similar technologies to help the website function properly, understand visitor activity, and improve the user experience.
Cookies are small data files stored on your device by your web browser. You can usually control or disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not work properly if cookies are turned off.
External links
Our website may contain links to other websites for information or reference. Once you leave the Kiwi Kids News website, we are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or safety of external websites. We recommend checking the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Data security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. These steps may include secure systems, limited access, and the use of reputable website and technology providers.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system is completely secure. While we work hard to protect personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy and Safety Policy, or if you would like to raise a privacy or safety concern, please contact Kiwi Kids News through our website.