Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

EstiDeck ("we," "our," or "us") is provided as a service by Kenning Corporation Limited, a New Zealand limited liability company. We operate the deck calculation service available at estideck.com. We are based in New Zealand and are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information in accordance with New Zealand privacy laws, including the Privacy Act 2020.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Payment Information: When you purchase premium access, we collect payment details through Stripe, including your email address, billing address, and payment method information.
• Email Address: We collect your email address during checkout for purchase confirmation and account recovery purposes.
• Deck Calculations: The dimensions and specifications you enter to calculate deck materials are processed but not permanently stored.

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Device Information: We generate an anonymous device fingerprint for session management and fraud prevention.
• Usage Data: Basic analytics about how you use our service, including pages visited and features used.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Service Provision: To provide deck calculation services and premium features
• Payment Processing: To process payments securely through Stripe
• Account Management: To manage your premium access and enable account recovery
• Communication: To send purchase confirmations and important service updates
• Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Stripe Payment Integration

We use Stripe to process payments securely. When you make a purchase:

• Stripe collects and processes your payment information according to their privacy policy
• We receive confirmation of successful payments and basic customer information
• Your payment card details are handled entirely by Stripe and are not stored on our servers
• Stripe may share minimal transaction data with us for reconciliation purposes

Please review Stripe's Privacy Policy for more information about how they handle your data.

5. Data Storage and Security

• Storage Location: Your data is stored on secure servers, primarily located outside New Zealand but operated by reputable cloud service providers
• Security Measures: We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure transmission protocols, and access controls
• Data Retention: Premium access is valid for one year from purchase date ($10 USD for one year access)
• Temporary Data: Calculation inputs are processed in real-time and not permanently stored

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except:

• Service Providers: With trusted service providers (like Stripe) who help us operate our service
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or transfer of our business

7. Your Rights Under New Zealand Law

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

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate personal information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Complaint: Lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner if you believe we have breached privacy principles

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal tracking technologies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for service functionality, including session management
• Device Fingerprinting: Anonymous technical identifiers for fraud prevention
• No Third-Party Tracking: We do not use Google Analytics or other third-party tracking services

9. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may be located outside New Zealand. We ensure that any international transfers of personal information are conducted in accordance with New Zealand privacy laws and include appropriate safeguards to protect your privacy.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

11. 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 our website and updating the "Last updated" date above.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at: