Who we are
We are Howick Tourism Incorporated, operating as East Auckland Tourism. Our website address is: https://eastaucklandtourism.co.nz
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment or create a listing on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognise and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users who register on our website and create directory and event listings, we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Your Choices and Access to Information
You have the right to request access to and rectification or deletion of your personal information. You can also object to the processing of your personal information and have the right to data portability.
To make such a request, please contact us at support@eastaucklandtourism.co.nz. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
Pixels
Our website uses pixels, also known as “web beacons” or “clear gifs,” to enhance the user experience and gather information about our site traffic. A pixel is a tiny image file that is embedded in our website’s code and allows us to track the actions of users on our site, such as the number of visits to a page and the length of time spent on the site.
We may also use pixels in combination with cookies to personalise our site content and to deliver targeted advertising. For example, if you have shown interest in a certain product on our site, we may use a pixel to show you an advertisement for that product on a third-party website.
Please note that third-party advertising companies may also use their own pixels to track your behaviour on our site and other sites you visit. These companies may use information about your visits to our site and other websites to provide you with targeted advertising.
If you do not wish for us or third-party advertisers to use pixels to gather information about your behaviour on our site, you can adjust your browser settings to block the use of cookies. However, please note that blocking cookies may affect your ability to fully use all features and functionality of our website.
If you have any questions or concerns about the use of pixels on our site, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We use analytics and performance cookies to collect information about how visitors interact with this site. Your identity will not be revealed to us or anybody else.
Analytics
This website collects personal data to assist us to analyse the website performance. The data is gathered by Google analytics, including:
- Information about browser, network, and device used to visit the site
- Visitors IP address
This information may also include details about your use of this website, including:
- Clicks
- Internal links
- Pages visited
- Scrolling
- Searches
- Timestamps
Cookies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies, which are small files or pieces of text that download to a device when a visitor accesses a website.
- We use some necessary cookies because they allow you to navigate and use key features on this website. These cookies vary from site to site depending on the features it uses.
- The analytics and performance cookies are used on this site, as described below, only when you acknowledge our cookie banner.
- We use analytics cookies to view site traffic, activity, and other data.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Google reCAPTCHA
To help reduce spam, we have added Google reCAPTCHA to form blocks, newsletter blocks, and promotional pop-ups. Google reCAPTCHA prompts the visitor to check a box to prove that he/her is not a robot before they submit their information. This method makes it difficult for spambots to complete form submissions.
SSL Certificates
The website is protected with an SSL certificate to improve security. SSL secures connections and prevents hackers from impersonating you or stealing visitors’ information. You will see the “https” in front of the web address in the browser bar to indicate the secure site status.
Changes to this Policy
We may revise this Policy from time to time. The most current version of the Policy will govern our use of your information and will always be available on the Site. By continuing to use the Site, you agree to be bound by the revised Policy.