Privacy Notice

 

Media Cuts Ltd (and related entities, hereafter referred to as "we," "us," or "the Provider") understands the importance of protecting your personal information. This Privacy Notice is published to be open and transparent about how we collect, store, use, and disclose your personal information, and how you may access and correct the information we hold about you.

By using our website, signing an agreement with us, or providing your personal information, you consent to our collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with this Notice.

 

1. The Personal Information We Collect

 

We only collect personal information necessary for conducting our digital signage and advertising business. This may include (but not limited to):

IP address, browser type, device information, general location (region/city), and usage data (pages viewed, time spent).To improve our website, understand user demographics, and inform marketing. Host Locations (Barbers/Salons)Business name, contact person's name, email, phone number, physical address, and bank account details (for compensation payments). Advertisers / Clients Company contact names, email, phone number, billing address, and transaction/payment history. To execute the Advertising Campaign Agreement, manage billing, and communicate campaign results.

Note on Digital Signage Data: Our signage screens collect operational data (screen uptime, content playback logs, and aggregated, anonymous foot traffic estimates) but do not collect any personal information (names, faces, devices, etc.) that can identify individual members of the public.

 

2. How We Collect Personal Information

 

We may collect your personal information in the following ways:

• Directly from You: When you contact us via email, phone, complete a contact form on our website, or when we negotiate and execute Host or Client Agreements.

• Automatically (Cookies & Tracking): Through cookies and usage monitoring software when you visit our website. This data helps us analyse visitor traffic and improve user experience. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

• From Publicly Available Sources: We may collect contact details from publicly available registers or business networking sites (e.g., LinkedIn, business directories) to initiate contact regarding our services.

 

3. Why We Use Personal Information

We collect and use your information to:

• Provide Services: Execute and manage the terms of our Digital Signage Host Location Agreements and Advertising Campaign Agreements.

• Billing & Payments: Process monthly Host compensation and invoice Advertisers for campaign fees.

• Marketing & Communication: Send you requested information (e.g., e-newsletters), and provide updates about our services or promotions (you can opt-out at any time).

• Website Improvement: Customise our website, analyse user behaviour, and enhance our digital services.

• Security & Compliance: Ensure our operations are secure and comply with all applicable laws in New Zealand.

 

4. Who We Share Personal Information With

We will not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with third parties only when necessary to operate our business or as required by law:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who provide essential services to us, such as accountants, payment processors, IT support, and legal advisors.

• Government Agencies: Where required by law, such as to respond to a warrant, court order, or comply with other legal processes.

 

5. Your Rights (Privacy Act 2020)

 

Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

• Correction: Ask us to correct any personal information that you believe is inaccurate.

To make an access or correction request, please use the contact details provided below.

 

6. Changes to this Privacy Notice

 

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Notice at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Notice on our website. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.