Rimewood

45 Lambton Quay, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

Phone: +64221328655

Email: info@rime-wood.com

Privacy Policy

At Rimewood, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Last updated: November 18, 2024

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you interact with our website or services, you may voluntarily provide us with certain personal information, including:

  • Name and email address when you contact us through our contact form
  • Project details and requirements when you inquire about our services
  • Communication preferences and feedback you provide
  • Any other information you choose to share with us

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Device information and operating system
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
  • Referring website and search terms used to find our site
  • Cookie data and similar tracking technologies

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand user behavior. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or our Cookie Policy page. For detailed information about the cookies we use, please visit our Cookie Policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Service Delivery: To respond to your inquiries, provide requested information about our game development services, and fulfill project agreements.
Communication: To send you updates about your projects, respond to support requests, and provide customer service.
Website Improvement: To analyze how visitors use our website, identify areas for enhancement, and optimize user experience.
Marketing Communications: To send you information about our services, updates, and promotional materials if you have opted in to receive such communications.
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, and to protect our rights and the rights of others.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or servicing you. These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Analytics Partners: We use analytics services to understand website usage and improve our services. These partners may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.

Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.

How We Protect Your Information

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

  • Encryption of data in transit using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols
  • Secure data storage with restricted access controls
  • Regular security assessments and updates to our systems
  • Employee training on data protection and confidentiality

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it. Contact form submissions and project inquiries are typically retained for 3 years unless you request earlier deletion.

Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable data protection laws, typically within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances, such as when it's no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
Right to Data Portability: You can request your personal information in a structured, commonly used format and have it transferred to another controller where technically feasible.
Right to Object: You can object to processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes or when processing is based on legitimate interests.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal information in certain situations.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@rime-wood.com or call +64221328655. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Your Rights and Opt-Out Instructions

You are not required to provide any personal information when using this website. If you prefer not to share your data, you may:

We respect your privacy choices. If you would like us to delete your data, please reach out to us at the contact details provided on our Contact page. We will process your request promptly.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information from our systems.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than New Zealand. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws. This may include using standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities or ensuring the recipient country has adequate data protection standards.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit. This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected by our website.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, provide additional notice through our website or by email. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Email: info@rime-wood.com

Phone: +64221328655

Address: 45 Lambton Quay, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

We will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible, typically within 30 days.