Introduction
HS Digital ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website audit tool and services.
Information We Collect
When you use our website audit tool, we collect:
- Website URL you submit for analysis
- Business location (city) you provide
- Technical data from your website including meta tags, performance metrics, and contact information
- Usage data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Generate your website audit report
- Analyze website performance and provide recommendations
- Improve our audit tool and services
- Communicate with you about your audit results (if you provide contact details)
- Contact businesses using publicly available contact details listed on websites submitted for audit
- Comply with legal obligations
Data Storage and Security
We store audit data securely using industry-standard encryption and security practices. Your data is stored on secure servers and is retained only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal requirements. Your data may be stored or processed on secure servers outside New Zealand as part of delivering our services.
Third-Party Services
Our audit tool uses the following third-party services:
- Google PageSpeed Insights: To analyze website performance
- OpenAI: To evaluate business-related website elements
- Cal.com: For booking consultations (if you choose to book)
These services have their own privacy policies, and we recommend reviewing them.
Your Rights
Under New Zealand's Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Withdraw consent for data processing
Cookies
We use essential cookies to ensure the website audit tool functions properly. We also use basic analytics provided by our hosting platform to understand how our website is used and to improve performance. These analytics are not used for advertising or cross-site tracking.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Email: hello@hsdigital.co.nz