Every Bite Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 July 2025

At Every Bite, we care about your privacy. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

1. What information we collect

We may collect the following information when you use our website or services:

  • Information you give us directly:
    Name, email address, phone number, and any other details you provide when you sign up, contact us, or use our services.

  • Information we collect automatically:
    Device type, IP address, browser type, and how you use our site (via cookies and analytics tools).

  • Information from third parties:
    If you connect with us through social media or other platforms, we may receive limited information from those services.

2. Our Legal Basis for Using Your Data

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we must have a legal basis to process your data. These may include:

  • Your consent (e.g. when you opt into marketing)

  • The performance of a contract (e.g. to deliver a service you requested)

  • Compliance with a legal obligation

  • Our legitimate interests (e.g. to improve our services, prevent fraud)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our offer

  • Communicate with you (e.g., updates, support, promotions if you’ve opted in)

  • Understand how people use our site

  • Meet legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We don’t sell your personal information.

We may share it with:

  • Trusted service providers who help us operate our business (like email services or analytics tools)

  • Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights

5. How Long We Keep Your Information

We only keep your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless we’re required by law to keep it longer. The exact timeframe depends on the type of information and why it was collected.

6. Your Choices and Rights

You can:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information

  • Unsubscribe from marketing at any time

  • Ask us to stop using your data

  • Withdraw your consent at any time (if consent was the legal basis)

  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To do any of the above, contact us at kiaora@everybite.nz

7. How We Protect Your Information

We take security seriously and use appropriate safeguards to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

8. International Users

If you're accessing our services from outside Aotearoa New Zealand, your data may be processed in your country where privacy laws may differ.

9. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we’ll ensure it’s protected by appropriate safeguards, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission

  • Transfers to countries deemed to have adequate protection by the EU

10. Who We Are (Data Controller)

Every Bite, 153 Pilkington Rd, Point England, Auckland, New Zealand
Email: kiaora@everybite.nz

We are the data controller responsible for your personal information under this policy.

If you are in the EU or UK, you may also contact your local data protection authority regarding any concerns.

11. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tools to improve your experience. You can manage cookies in your browser settings.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll post the updated version here with a new effective date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us:

📧 kiaora@everybite.nz
📍 Every Bite, 153 Pilkington Rd, Point England, Auckland, New Zealand