Privacy Policy

This privacy policy applies between you, the User of this Website, and Trailer Sauce, the owner and provider of this Website. Trailer Sauce takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This privacy policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the Website.

This privacy policy should be read alongside, and in addition to, our Terms and Conditions, which can be found at: https://www.trailersauce.com/everything-about-trailers/terms-and-conditions.

Please read this privacy policy carefully.

Definitions and interpretation

  1. In this privacy policy, the following definitions are used:
     
    Data collectively all information that you submit to Trailer Sauce via the Website. This definition incorporates, where applicable, the definitions provided in the Data Protection Laws;
    Cookies a small text file placed on your computer by this Website when you visit certain parts of the Website and/or when you use certain features of the Website. Details of the cookies used by this Website are set out in the clause below (Cookies);
    Data Protection Laws

    any applicable law relating to the processing of personal Data, including but not limited to the GDPR, and any national implementing and supplementary laws, regulations and secondary legislation;
    New Zealand Privacy Act

    the New Zealand privacy law governing the collection, use, storage, and disclosure of personal information;
    GDPR

    the EU and UK General Data Protection Regulation;
    Trailer Sauce,  
     we or us    		 Trailer Sauce is based in New Zealand
    UK and EU Cookie Law the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 as amended by the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 & the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2018;
    User or you any third party that accesses the Website and is not either (i) employed by Trailer Sauce and acting in the course of their employment or (ii) engaged as a consultant or otherwise providing services to Trailer Sauce and accessing the Website in connection with the provision of such services; and
    Website the website that you are currently using, https://www.trailersauce.com, https://www.trailersauce.nz and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.
  2. In this privacy policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:
    1. the singular includes the plural and vice versa;
    2. references to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices are to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices of this privacy policy;
    3. a reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts and partnerships;
    4. "including" is understood to mean "including without limitation";
    5. reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment of it;
    6. the headings and sub-headings do not form part of this privacy policy.

 

Scope of this privacy policy

  1. This privacy policy applies only to the actions of Trailer Sauce and Users with respect to this Website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this Website including, but not limited to, any links we may provide to social media websites.
  2. For purposes of the applicable Data Protection Laws, Trailer Sauce is the "data controller". This means that Trailer Sauce determines the purposes for which, and the manner in which, your Data is processed.

 

Data collected

  1. We may collect the following Data, which includes personal Data, from you:
    1. name;
    2. contact Information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;
    3. IP address (automatically collected);
    4. web browser type and version (automatically collected);
    5. operating system (automatically collected);
    6. a list of URLs starting with a referring site, your activity on this Website, and the site you exit to (automatically collected);

    in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

 

How we collect Data

  1. We collect Data in the following ways:
    1. data is given to us by you; and
    2. data is collected automatically.

 

Data that is given to us by you

  1. Trailer Sauce will collect your Data in a number of ways, for example:
    1. when you contact us through the Website, by telephone, post, e-mail or through any other means;
    2. when you register with us and set up an account to receive our products/services;
    3. when you complete surveys that we use for research purposes (although you are not obliged to respond to them);
    4. when you enter a competition or promotion through a social media channel;
    5. when you make payments to us, through this Website or otherwise;
    6. when you elect to receive marketing communications from us;
    7. when you use our services;

    in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

 

Data that is collected automatically

  1. To the extent that you access the Website, we will collect your Data automatically, for example:
    1. we automatically collect some information about your visit to the Website. This information helps us to make improvements to Website content and navigation, and includes your IP address, the date, times and frequency with which you access the Website and the way you use and interact with its content.
    2. we will collect your Data automatically via cookies, in line with the cookie settings on your browser. For more information about cookies, and how we use them on the Website, see the section below, headed "Cookies".

 

Our use of Data

  1. Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our Website. Specifically, Data may be used by us for the following reasons:
    1. internal record keeping;
    2. improvement of our products / services;
    3. transmission by email of marketing materials that may be of interest to you;
    4. contact for market research purposes which may be done using email, telephone, fax or mail. Such information may be used to customise or update the Website;

    in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

  2. We may use your Data for the above purposes if we deem it necessary to do so for our legitimate interests. If you are not satisfied with this, you have the right to object in certain circumstances (see the section headed "Your rights" below).
  3. For the delivery of direct marketing to you via e-mail, we'll need your consent, whether via an opt-in or soft-opt-in:
    1. soft opt-in consent is a specific type of consent which applies when you have previously engaged with us (for example, you contact us to ask us for more details about a particular product/service, and we are marketing similar products/services). Under "soft opt-in" consent, we will take your consent as given unless you opt-out.
    2. for other types of e-marketing, we are required to obtain your explicit consent; that is, you need to take positive and affirmative action when consenting by, for example, checking a tick box that we'll provide.
    3. if you are not satisfied with our approach to marketing, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time. To find out how to withdraw your consent, see the section headed "Your rights" below.
  4. When you register with us and set up an account to receive our services, the legal basis for this processing is the performance of a contract between you and us and/or taking steps, at your request, to enter into such a contract.
  5. We may use your Data to show you Trailer Sauce adverts and other content on other websites. If you do not want us to use your data to show you Trailer Sauce adverts and other content on other websites, please turn off the relevant cookies (please refer to the section headed "Cookies" below).

 

Who we share Data with

  1. We may share your Data with the following groups of people for the following reasons:
    1. our employees, agents and/or professional advisors - to obtain advice from professional advisers;
    2. third party service providers who provide services to us which require the processing of personal data - to help third party service providers in receipt of any shared data to perform functions on our behalf to help ensure the website runs smoothly;
    3. third party payment providers who process payments made over the Website - to enable third party payment providers to process user payments and refunds;
    4. relevant authorities - to facilitate the detection of crime or the collection of taxes or duties;

    in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

 

Keeping Data secure

  1. We will use technical and organisational measures to safeguard your Data, for example:
    1. access to your account is controlled by a password and a user name that is unique to you.
    2. we store your Data on secure servers.
  2. Technical and organisational measures include measures to deal with any suspected data breach. If you suspect any misuse or loss or unauthorised access to your Data, please let us know immediately by contacting us via this e-mail address: info@trailersauce.co.nz.
  3. If you want detailed information from Get Safe Online on how to protect your information and your computers and devices against fraud, identity theft, viruses and many other online problems, please visit www.getsafeonline.org. Get Safe Online is supported by UK Government and leading businesses.

 

Data retention

  1. Unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, we will only hold your Data on our systems for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or until you request that the Data be deleted.
  2. Even if we delete your Data, it may persist on backup or archival media for legal, tax or regulatory purposes.

 

Your rights

  1. You have the following rights in relation to your Data:
    1. Right to access - the right to request (i) copies of the information we hold about you at any time, or (ii) that we modify, update or delete such information. If we provide you with access to the information we hold about you, we will not charge you for this, unless your request is "manifestly unfounded or excessive." Where we are legally permitted to do so, we may refuse your request. If we refuse your request, we will tell you the reasons why.
    2. Right to correct - the right to have your Data rectified if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
    3. Right to erase - the right to request that we delete or remove your Data from our systems.
    4. Right to restrict our use of your Data - the right to "block" us from using your Data or limit the way in which we can use it.
    5. Right to data portability - the right to request that we move, copy or transfer your Data.
    6. Right to object - the right to object to our use of your Data including where we use it for our legitimate interests.
  2. To make enquiries, exercise any of your rights set out above, or withdraw your consent to the processing of your Data (where consent is our legal basis for processing your Data), please contact us via this e-mail address: info@trailersauce.co.nz.
  3. If you are not satisfied with the way a complaint you make in relation to your Data is handled by us, you may be able to refer your complaint to the relevant data protection authority. For NZ this is the Office of the Privacy Commissioner. For the UK, this is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
  4. It is important that the Data we hold about you is accurate and current. Please keep us informed if your Data changes during the period for which we hold it.

 

Transfers outside of NZ, the United Kingdom and European Economic Areas

  1. Data which we collect from you may be stored and processed in and transferred to countries outside of the NZ and UK / European Economic Area (EEA). For example, if you are from Europe, this is because we are a NZ operation and our servers are located in a country outside the UK or EEA or one of our service providers are situated in a country outside the UK or EEA.
  2. We will only transfer Data outside the UK or EEA where it is compliant with data protection legislation and the means of transfer provides adequate safeguards in relation to your data, eg by way of data transfer agreement, incorporating the current standard contractual clauses adopted by the European Commission.
  3. To ensure that your Data receives an adequate level of protection, we have put in place appropriate safeguards and procedures with the third parties we share your Data with. This ensures your Data is treated by those third parties in a way that is consistent with the Data Protection Laws.

 

Links to other websites

  1. This Website may, from time to time, provide links to other websites. We have no control over such websites and are not responsible for the content of these websites. This privacy policy does not extend to your use of such websites. You are advised to read the privacy policy or statement of other websites prior to using them.

 

Changes of business ownership and control

  1. Trailer Sauce may, from time to time, expand or reduce our business and this may involve the sale and/or the transfer of control of all or part of Trailer Sauce. Data provided by Users will, where it is relevant to any part of our business so transferred, be transferred along with that part and the new owner or newly controlling party will, under the terms of this privacy policy, be permitted to use the Data for the purposes for which it was originally supplied to us.
  2. We may also disclose Data to a prospective purchaser of our business or any part of it.
  3. In the above instances, we will take steps with the aim of ensuring your privacy is protected.

 

Cookies

  1. This Website may place and access certain Cookies on your computer. Trailer Sauce uses Cookies to improve your experience of using the Website and to improve our range of products. Trailer Sauce has carefully chosen these Cookies and has taken steps to ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times.
  2. All Cookies used by this Website are used in accordance with current UK and EU Cookie Law.
  3. Before the Website places Cookies on your computer, you will be presented with a message bar requesting your consent to set those Cookies. By giving your consent to the placing of Cookies, you are enabling Trailer Sauce to provide a better experience and service to you. You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of Cookies; however certain features of the Website may not function fully or as intended.
  4. This Website may place the following Cookies:

     

    Type of Cookie Purpose
    Strictly necessary cookies These are cookies that are required for the operation of our website. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our website, use a shopping cart or make use of e-billing services.
    Analytical/performance cookies They allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily.
    Functionality cookies These are used to recognise you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalise our content for you, greet you by name and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of language or region). By using the Website, you agree to our placement of functionality cookie.
    Targeting cookies These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited and the links you have followed. We will use this information to make our website and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests. We may also share this information with third parties for this purpose.
  5. You can find a list of Cookies that we use in the Cookies Schedule.
  6. You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser. By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies but this can be changed. For further details, please see the help menu in your internet browser. You can switch off  Cookies at any time, however, you may lose any information that enables you to access the Website more quickly and efficiently.
  7. You can choose to delete Cookies at any time; however, you may lose any information that enables you to access the Website more quickly and efficiently including, but not limited to, personalisation settings.
  8. It is recommended that you ensure that your internet browser is up-to-date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.
  9. For more information generally on cookies, including how to disable them, please refer to aboutcookies.org. You will also find details on how to delete cookies from your computer.

 

General

  1. You may not transfer any of your rights under this privacy policy to any other person. We may transfer our rights under this privacy policy where we reasonably believe your rights will not be affected.
  2. If any court or competent authority finds that any provision of this privacy policy (or part of any provision) is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision will, to the extent required, be deemed to be deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of this privacy policy will not be affected.
  3. Unless otherwise agreed, no delay, act or omission by a party in exercising any right or remedy will be deemed a waiver of that, or any other, right or remedy.
  4. This Agreement will be governed by and interpreted according to the law of England and Wales. All disputes arising under the Agreement will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English and Welsh courts.

 

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics on our website to collect and analyze visitor data. Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC ("Google"). As a data controller, we want to ensure transparency and compliance with the New Zealand Privacy Act and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) when using Google Analytics.

Lawful Basis for Processing

We rely on legitimate interests as the lawful basis for processing personal information collected through Google Analytics, as permitted under the New Zealand Privacy Act and the GDPR (if applicable). The data collected is used to analyze website traffic, improve user experience, and optimize our website's performance. We do not use Google Analytics to identify individual users or to track personal information without your consent.

Data Collection and Usage

Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and store non-personally identifiable information about your interactions with our website. This includes:

  1. Usage Data: Information about your visit to our website, such as pages visited, time spent on each page, and the website you came from before visiting ours.

  2. Device Information: Information about the device and browser you use to access our website, including the device type, operating system, and browser type.

  3. IP Address: Your IP address, which may be used to estimate your general geographic location.

We have implemented IP anonymization in Google Analytics, which masks the last octet of the IP address, ensuring that your full IP address is not stored or processed by Google Analytics.

Data Retention

The data collected by Google Analytics is retained for a period of [insert your retention period here]. After this period, the data is automatically deleted from the Google Analytics servers.

Google's Data Processing

Google acts as a data processor for the information collected through Google Analytics. Google Analytics data is stored and processed in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review Google's Privacy Policy for more information on how they handle your data.

Your Rights

Under the New Zealand Privacy Act and the GDPR (if applicable), you have certain rights regarding your personal information processed through Google Analytics. These rights include:

  1. Access and Rectification: You have the right to access and request the correction of your personal information collected through Google Analytics.

  2. Erasure: You have the right to request the erasure of your personal information collected through Google Analytics.

  3. Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information collected through Google Analytics.

To exercise your rights or for any questions or concerns regarding the processing of your personal information through Google Analytics, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

Opting Out of Google Analytics

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your information by disabling cookies in your browser or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On. The Add-On prevents data transmission to Google Analytics when visiting websites that use Google Analytics.

Changes to this Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this section at any time to ensure its compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including the New Zealand Privacy Act and the GDPR (if applicable). Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated version on our website.

 

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense on our website to display advertisements. Google AdSense is an advertising service provided by Google LLC ("Google"). As a third-party advertising network, Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing activities and interests.

The collection and use of data through Google AdSense may involve the processing of personal information. As the data controller, we want to ensure transparency and compliance with the New Zealand Privacy Act and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) when using Google AdSense.

Lawful Basis for Processing

We rely on your consent as the lawful basis for processing personal information collected through Google AdSense. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the processing of your data for personalized advertising purposes. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences or using browser settings to block cookies.

Information Collected

Google AdSense may collect various types of data, including but not limited to:

  1. Cookies and Similar Technologies: Google AdSense uses cookies, web beacons, and other technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior, such as the pages you visit, the ads you interact with, and your device's IP address.

  2. Device Information: Google AdSense may collect information about the device you use to access our website, including the device type, operating system, and browser type.

  3. Demographic Information: Google AdSense may collect demographic information, such as your age, gender, and interests, to serve more relevant ads.

Use of Collected Information

The information collected through Google AdSense is used to deliver personalized ads tailored to your interests and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. This data may be shared with third-party advertisers and publishers who are part of the Google AdSense network.

Data Retention

We do not retain personal information collected through Google AdSense. However, Google may retain and process the data in accordance with its own privacy policies. We encourage you to review Google's Privacy Policy for more information on how they handle your data.

Your Rights

Under the New Zealand Privacy Act and the GDPR (if applicable), you have certain rights regarding your personal information processed through Google AdSense. These rights include:

  1. Access and Rectification: You have the right to access and request the correction of your personal information collected through Google AdSense.

  2. Erasure: You have the right to request the erasure of your personal information collected through Google AdSense.

  3. Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal information collected through Google AdSense.

  4. Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes.

  5. Data Portability: You have the right to receive a copy of your personal information collected through Google AdSense in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

To exercise your rights or for any questions or concerns regarding the processing of your personal information through Google AdSense, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

 

Changes to this privacy policy

  1. Trailer Sauce reserves the right to change this privacy policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the Website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the privacy policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations.

    You may contact Trailer Sauce by email at info@trailersauce.co.nz.

This privacy policy was created on 31 May 2023.

 

Cookies

Below is a list of the cookies that we use. We have tried to ensure this is complete and up to date, but if you think that we have missed a cookie or there is any discrepancy, please let us know.

Strictly necessary

We use the following strictly necessary cookies:

Description Purpose

'CONCRETE' Session Cookie

We use this session cookie to remember you and maintain your session whilst you are using our website. This is especially important if you are using the shopping cart so we can save your items in a basket and authenticate your checkout process.

 

Functionality

We use the following functionality cookies:

Description Purpose

'GA' _ga*, Measure Traffic

We use this cookie to identify your computer and analyse traffic patterns on our website.