PRIVACY POLICY

EFFECTIVE DATE: 27/08/2026
LAST UPDATED: 04/09/2026

 

This Privacy Policy explains how Fiery Vessels collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information when you visit or interact with this website. We are committed to handling personal information in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and, where applicable, other privacy laws such as the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Your name

• Email address

• Contact details

• Newsletter subscription information

• Messages, enquiries, comments, or other information you submit

• Testimonies, stories, photographs, images, or other content you choose to provide

 

We may also collect certain technical and usage information when you use this website, including:

• IP address

• Browser and device information

• Pages visited

• Time spent on the website

• Website interactions

• Cookie and analytics information

 

Providing personal information to us is generally voluntary. However, if you choose not to provide information required for a particular service or form, we may be unable to respond to your enquiry, process your submission, or provide that service.

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2. TESTIMONIES, STORIES & IMAGES

If you choose to submit a testimony, story, photograph, image, or other content to Fiery Vessels, we may collect and store the information you voluntarily provide.

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Submitting content does not automatically mean that it will be published.

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We will only publish your testimony, story, name, photograph, image, or other identifying information where we have obtained appropriate permission to do so.

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Where available, you may choose whether you wish to be identified by your full name, first name, an approved identifier, or remain anonymous.

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Please do not submit personal information, photographs, stories, or other content relating to another person unless you have appropriate authority or permission to do so.

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If you request the correction or removal of published personal information, testimony, images, or identifying information, please contact us using the details provided below.

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Requests will be considered in accordance with applicable law and any permissions or agreements relating to the submitted content.

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3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use personal information to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve this website

• Respond to messages, enquiries, or submissions

• Review testimony or story submissions

• Publish approved testimonies, stories, or images where permission has been provided

• Send newsletters or updates where you have opted in

• Analyse website traffic and performance

• Maintain website security and functionality

• Meet applicable legal obligations

 

We will not use personal information for purposes unrelated to those for which it was collected unless permitted or required by law.

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4. COOKIES & ANALYTICS

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enable website functionality

• Remember preferences

• Understand how visitors use the website

• Analyse website traffic and performance

 

We may use services such as Wix Analytics and Google Analytics.

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You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings and, where available, through the cookie settings provided on this website. Disabling certain cookies may affect how some parts of the website function.

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Please see our Cookie Policy for further information.

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5. THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS

We may use trusted third-party service providers to operate and support this website.

These may include:

• Wix and Wix Analytics

• Google Analytics

• Email or newsletter service providers

• Other website, hosting, security, or communication providers we may use

 

These providers may process personal information on our behalf in accordance with their applicable terms and privacy practices.

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Some service providers may process or store information outside New Zealand.

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Where applicable, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information disclosed overseas is handled in accordance with the requirements of the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

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6. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

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We may disclose personal information:

• To service providers where reasonably necessary to operate this website or provide a requested service

• Where you have authorised or consented to the disclosure

• Where required or permitted by law

• Where necessary to protect the security, rights, or lawful interests of Fiery Vessels or others, where permitted by law

 

7. DATA STORAGE & SECURITY

We take reasonable safeguards to protect personal information against loss, unauthorised access, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or other unauthorised use.

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Personal information may be stored using our website platform, email systems, analytics providers, or other service providers.

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While we take reasonable steps to protect personal information, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

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We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or as otherwise required by law.

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8. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

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

• Ask whether we hold personal information about you

• Request access to personal information we hold about you

• Request correction of personal information you believe is incorrect

 

You may also withdraw your consent to receive marketing or newsletter emails at any time by using the unsubscribe option provided or contacting us.

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Depending on where you live, additional privacy rights may apply.

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To make a privacy request, please contact us using the details below.

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9. INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE

If information submitted to us contains personal information about another person, you should ensure that you have appropriate authority or permission to provide that information.

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Where applicable, we will handle indirectly collected personal information in accordance with our obligations under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

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10. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

This website may contain links to third-party websites.

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Fiery Vessels is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of websites you visit.

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11. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

This website is intended for a general audience.

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Children and young people should not submit personal information, testimonies, photographs, or other personal content without the involvement or permission of a parent or legal guardian where appropriate.

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12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, practices, services, or legal obligations.

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When this policy is updated, the Last Updated date at the top of this page will be changed.

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13. PRIVACY OFFICER & CONTACT

Fiery Vessels has a designated Privacy Officer responsible for privacy matters and requests relating to personal information.

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If you have a question about this Privacy Policy, wish to request access to or correction of your personal information, or have a privacy concern, please contact:

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Privacy Contact: Fiery Vessels
Email: hello.fieryvessels@outlook.com
Subject: PRIVACY POLICY ENQUIRY
Website: www.fieryvessels.com

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​If you have concerns about how we have handled your personal information, please contact us first so we can try to resolve the matter. You may also have the right to make a complaint to the New Zealand Office of the Privacy Commissioner.