Christian Voice New Zealand (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, and how we use and safeguard it.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://christianvoicenewzealand.com
We exist to provide Christian commentary on culture through a biblical lens, and we take your privacy seriously as part of that mission.
Information We Collect
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect:
- The information entered into the comment form
- The visitor’s IP address
- Browser user‑agent details (for spam protection)
An anonymised hash of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. After your comment is approved, your profile image (if any) becomes visible alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract this information.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience. Examples include:
- Remembering your details when leaving a comment
- Temporary cookies to check browser compatibility
- Login and display‑settings cookies for registered users
These cookies typically last from one day to one year depending on their purpose.
Embedded Content
Articles on this site may include embedded content (videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the external site directly. Those sites may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How Long We Keep Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely so we can recognise and approve follow‑up comments automatically.
- For registered users (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in their profile. Users can edit or delete their information at any time (except usernames). Site administrators can also view and edit this information.
Your Rights
If you have an account or have left comments, you may request:
- An exported file of the personal data we hold about you
- The deletion of any personal data we hold
This excludes data we must retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam‑detection service.