Privacy Statement

Last updated: Nov 28, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how www.unfilterednews.nz (the "Website"), Unfiltered News, which operates as TLO's Unfiltered Truth, also known as the Unfiltered Truth network or Unfiltered Truth platform, collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information in compliance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

The Website is owned and operated by [Your Name/Business Name/TLO] ("we", "us", or "our").

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Personal information means any information about an identifiable individual.

1. What Personal Information We Collect

We collect minimal personal information, primarily through:

  • Server logs: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps (automatically collected for site functionality and security).

  • Cookies and analytics: We use tools like Google Analytics to track usage patterns (anonymised where possible).

  • Comments or forms (if applicable): Name, email, or other details you provide voluntarily.

  • Newsletter subscriptions or premium memberships (if applicable): Email address, payment details (processed via third-party providers), and other subscription-related information.

We do not collect sensitive personal information unless voluntarily provided.

2. How We Use Your Personal Information

We use personal information to:

  • Operate and improve the Website.

  • Analyse usage and traffic.

  • Respond to comments or inquiries.

  • Manage subscriptions and provide premium content.

  • Send newsletters and communications (with your consent).

  • Comply with legal obligations.

3. How We Disclose Your Personal Information

We may share information with:

  • Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processors) who are bound by privacy obligations.

  • Law enforcement if required by New Zealand law. We do not sell personal information.

For cross-border disclosures (e.g., to overseas servers), we take reasonable steps to ensure comparable privacy protections.

4. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. However, no online transmission is completely secure.

5. Your Rights Under the Privacy Act 2020

In accordance with the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:

  • Request access to any personal information we hold, store, or have collected about you.

  • Request correction of your personal information.

  • Complain to the Privacy Commissioner if you believe we have breached your privacy rights.

Contact us to exercise these rights.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for functionality and analytics. You can manage cookies via your browser settings. For more on Google Analytics, see their privacy policy.

7. Notifiable Privacy Breaches

If a privacy breach occurs that is likely to cause serious harm, we will notify affected individuals and the Privacy Commissioner as required by law.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy. Changes will be posted here.

9. Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests, contact privacy@unfilterednews.nz.

If unsatisfied, contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner at www.privacy.org.nz.

Note: These are updated template drafts incorporating your requested sections on subscriptions, payments/donations, and enhanced privacy rights wording. Replace [Your Name/Business Name/TLO] with your exact entity name. These are not legal advice—especially for payment and refund terms, which can have legal implications. Please customise further (e.g., if you use specific payment processors) and strongly recommend consulting a New Zealand lawyer to ensure full compliance with consumer laws (e.g., Fair Trading Act, Consumer Guarantees Act) and the Privacy Act 2020.

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