mynzhome ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.
Privacy Policy
mynzhome – Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
2. Information We Collect
From Property Owners:
- Personal details (name, contact information, ID verification)
- Property information (address, photos, descriptions, sale history)
- Financial information (bank details for settlement)
- Communication records
- Identity verification documents (for AML/CFT compliance)
- Owner Hub activity (which pages you open there, and when)
On Owner Hub activity: when you are signed in to your Owner Hub we record which pages you open and when. We store the page address, the property it relates to, your user account, and a session reference. We do not store your IP address or any device information.
From Prospective Purchasers and Site Visitors:
- Contact information (if provided)
- Property search preferences
- Communication records
- Expression of interest submissions
- Website usage data, including analytics and advertising cookies where you have allowed them (see Cookies Policy)
From Staff Users:
- Employment and role information
- Access and activity logs
- Professional credentials
3. How We Use Your Information
- Provide real estate agency services
- Facilitate property listings and sales
- Maintain the Owner Hub as your property information vault
- See whether you have read an update we sent you about your property, so the person handling your sale can follow up usefully rather than guessing
- Comply with our legal obligations
- Communicate with you about your property or enquiries
- Improve our platform and services
- Measure whether our advertising brings people to the site
- Generate market reports and property insights
- Verify identity and prevent fraud
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your information based on:
- Contract performance (providing agreed services)
- Legal compliance (AML/CFT, Real Estate Agents Act requirements)
- Legitimate interests (improving services, preventing fraud)
- Your consent (where specifically requested, including analytics and advertising cookies)
5. Information Sharing
We may share your information with:
- Licensed real estate agents within mynzhome
- Conveyancing lawyers and settlement agents
- Third-party service providers (hosting, payment processing)
- Google and Meta Platforms (website analytics and advertising measurement only, and only where you have allowed those cookies)
- Government agencies (when legally required)
- Prospective purchasers (listing information only)
Google and Meta are overseas providers. If you allow analytics or advertising cookies, information about your visit is sent outside New Zealand and handled under their own privacy policies. You can decline either category at any time in Cookie Preferences, and neither is used when you are signed in.
We never share your Owner Hub activity, your property documents or your financial details with an advertising platform.
6. Data Storage and Security
Information is stored securely on servers in Auckland, New Zealand
- We use industry-standard security measures
- Access is restricted to authorized staff based on role
- Regular security audits and updates are performed
7. Data Retention
We retain your information:
- For the duration of our service relationship
- As required by law
- Until you request deletion (subject to legal retention requirements)
Your Owner Hub data is retained as your property information vault unless you request deletion.
8. Your Rights
Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Restrict processing in certain circumstances
- Lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner
9. AML/CFT Compliance
When entering into an agency agreement with a client, we are required to collect and verify identity information under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009. This information must be retained for legal compliance purposes.
10. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites.
We're not responsible for their privacy practices.
11. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed at persons under 18 years of age.
We don't knowingly collect information from children.
12. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time.
Material changes will be notified through the platform or by email.
13. Contact
For privacy queries or to exercise your rights:
- Email: privacy@mynzhome.com
- Phone: 0800 69 69 46
- Address: 150 Victoria Street, Cambridge, 3434, New Zealand
Or contact the Privacy Commissioner: www.privacy.org.nz
For questions about this document, please contact us.