Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 09/05/2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Race Shop (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website https://www.raceshop.co.nz, or interact with us through contact forms, email, or social media.

By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

1. What We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you visit or interact with our site:

  • Your name and contact details (if submitted via forms)

  • Your IP address and browser/device information

  • Information about how you use our site (e.g., page visits, time spent, referring links)

  • Any messages or enquiries you send us

We do not collect sensitive personal information, nor do we knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 16.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to enquiries and customer support requests

  • Improve the performance and usability of our website

  • Understand user behaviour through analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Send marketing communications if you have opted in

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve user experience

  • Track website usage for analytics

  • Remember your preferences

You can disable cookies via your browser settings, but doing so may affect your experience on the site.

For more on Shopify’s cookie use, see: https://www.shopify.com/legal/cookies

4. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services such as:

  • Shopify (our website platform)

  • Google Analytics (site traffic and behaviour analysis)

  • Meta (Facebook/Instagram) for marketing if connected in future

These third parties may collect data directly as part of delivering their services. Their use of your data is governed by their own privacy policies.

5. Data Storage and International Transfers

Our website is hosted by Shopify, a company based in Canada with servers located in the United States and other regions. This means your personal data may be stored outside New Zealand.

We rely on Shopify’s security and privacy protections to ensure your information is kept safe. Learn more: https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy

6. Your Rights Under New Zealand Law

Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of any inaccurate or outdated information

  • Withdraw consent for contact or marketing

  • Lodge a complaint with the NZ Privacy Commissioner if you're concerned about our handling of your information

To exercise these rights, contact us via the details below.

7. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from loss, misuse, and unauthorised access. However, no system is completely secure, and you use the site at your own risk.

8. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date”.

9. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact:

Jason Swan
Email: jason@raceshop.co.nz
Address: 7 Leatham Crescent, Ōpaheke, Papakura, Auckland 2113, New Zealand