Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Open House Room ("we", "us", "our") is an online publication focused on home improvement and modern living in New Zealand, available at openhouseroom.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information necessary to operate this website:

• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs, collected anonymously through server logs.
• Search queries: When you use the site search, your query is processed to return relevant results. We do not store search histories linked to individuals.
• Downloaded content: When you download a free e-book, we record the download count but do not collect your personal details.

We do not collect your name, email address, or any other personally identifiable information unless you contact us directly.

3. Cookies

This website uses only essential cookies required for the site to function correctly. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party analytics services. You can disable cookies in your browser settings without affecting your ability to read our content.

4. Third-Party Links

Our articles and e-books may contain links to third-party websites, including our sponsor NZ Homeware. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

5. How We Use Information

Aggregated, anonymous usage data is used solely to improve the content and performance of this website. We do not sell, trade, or share any data with third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Data Retention

Server logs are retained for up to 90 days for security and performance monitoring purposes, after which they are automatically deleted.

7. Your Rights

Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to access and correct any personal information we hold about you. As we collect very little personal data, there is unlikely to be anything to access or correct. If you have concerns, please contact us.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out through the contact information on our website.