Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Property Search Information

When you search for property information on MyHomeCheck, we temporarily process:

• Property addresses or coordinates you search for
• Search timestamps to maintain system performance
• Search results generated from public government databases

We do not store your search history or associate searches with individual users. Once you close your session, your search data is not retained.

Technical Information

To maintain and improve our service, we automatically collect basic technical information:

• IP addresses for security and abuse prevention
• Browser type and version to ensure compatibility
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet) for responsive design
• Page load times and errors for performance monitoring

Donation Information

If you choose to support MyHomeCheck through donations:

• Payment processing is handled by third-party payment providers (banks, PayPal)
• We may receive your name and email address if you provide it voluntarily
• We do not store credit card or banking information on our servers
• Donation records are kept for accounting and tax purposes only

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect solely to:

Cookies and Tracking

MyHomeCheck uses minimal cookies to ensure the website functions properly:

We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect website functionality.

Information Sharing

MyHomeCheck does not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following limited circumstances:

• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Service providers: Trusted hosting and payment processing partners who are contractually obligated to protect your data
• Security threats: To prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents
• Business transfer: In the unlikely event of a merger or acquisition, with equivalent privacy protections

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure servers with regular security updates
• Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
• Regular security audits and monitoring

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Data Sources

All property information displayed on MyHomeCheck comes from public New Zealand government databases:

• LINZ (Land Information New Zealand)
• NZ Police
• Regional and Local Councils
• Stats NZ

This information is already publicly available. We simply aggregate and present it in a user-friendly format. Your searches do not share information with these government agencies.

Your Privacy Rights

Under New Zealand's Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@MyHomeCheck.co.nz

Children's Privacy

MyHomeCheck is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this page
• Posting a notice on our homepage for major changes
• Emailing users who have provided contact information (for substantial changes)

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or your personal information, please contact us: