Privacy Policy

Last updated: 6 December 2025

Introduction

Car Scene NZ (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

By using Car Scene NZ, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect the following personal information when you register and use our platform:

Email address (required for account creation)
Username and display name
Profile images you choose to upload
Social media profile links (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) if provided

Vehicle Information

When you create entries in your virtual garage, we collect:

Vehicle make, model, and year
Vehicle modifications and specifications
Images of your vehicles
Performance data and technical details

Activity Data

We collect information about your platform activity:

Events you create, attend, or express interest in
Club memberships and roles
Messages and communications with other users
Likes, follows, and other social interactions
Last seen status for inbox functionality

Location Information

We collect location data when:

You create events and specify event locations
You join clubs with specific regional focus
You voluntarily provide location information in your profile

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our platform services
To facilitate connections between car enthusiasts
To enable event discovery and attendance management
To support club creation and membership features
To enable messaging and communication between users
To display leaderboards and community rankings
To send important service notifications and updates
To improve our platform based on usage patterns
To ensure platform security and prevent misuse

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Public Information

The following information is visible to other platform users:

Your username, display name, and profile image
Your vehicle information and garage content
Events you create or publicly attend
Club memberships (where applicable)
Social media links you choose to share

Private Information

We do not share the following without your explicit consent:

Your email address
Private messages between users
Exact location data beyond what you voluntarily share

Third-Party Sharing

We may share information with third parties only in these circumstances:

With your explicit consent
To comply with legal obligations
To protect the rights and safety of our users
With service providers who assist in platform operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)

Data Storage and Security

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

Data is stored in secure, encrypted databases
Access to personal information is limited to authorized personnel
We use industry-standard security protocols
Regular security audits and updates are performed

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

Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
Portability: Request your data in a portable format
Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing where consent was given

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our contact page or email [email protected].

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our platform:

Essential cookies for platform functionality
Analytics cookies to understand usage patterns
Preference cookies to remember your settings

You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than New Zealand. When we transfer your information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy rights.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.