Privacy Policy

How localnewspapers.co.nz handles data, cookies and advertising.

This Privacy Policy describes how localnewspapers.co.nz ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and discloses information when you visit this website. By using the site, you agree to the practices described below.

Information we collect

We do not require you to create an account or submit personal information to browse this site. Like most websites, our servers automatically record standard log data, which may include your IP address, browser type and version, the pages you visit, and the date and time of each request. This data is used to operate, secure, and improve the site.

Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies to understand how the site is used and to deliver and measure advertising. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not function as intended.

Advertising and Google AdSense

We use third-party advertising companies, including Google, to serve ads when you visit this site. These companies may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

  • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's previous visits to this website or other websites.
  • Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the internet.
  • You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
  • You can also opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalised advertising at aboutads.info, or for European users at youronlinechoices.eu.

For more information on how Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps, see Google's Privacy & Terms.

Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under laws such as the GDPR or the CCPA, including the right to access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you, and to object to certain processing.

Children's privacy

This site is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.