Privacy Policy
At Totara Lodge Motor Inn we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website www.totaralodge.co.nz or use our services.
We always respect your privacy.
- Data we collect- We may collect the following types of personal information: 
 - Name
 
 - Contact information (e.g. email address, phone number)
 
 - Booking or enquiry details
 
 - IP address and device information (via analytics tools)
 
 - Any other information you choose to provide via our forms or correspondence.
 
- How we collect your data- We collect personal information when you: 
 - Make a booking or enquiry through our website
 
 - Contact us by email, phone, or online form
 
 - Use or browse our website (via cookies and analytics tools)
 
- How we use your data- We use your personal information to: 
 - Process bookings or enquiries
 
 - Respond to your questions or feedback
 
 - Improve our website and services
 
 - Comply with legal obligations
 
 - We will not sell your information or share it with third parties except as required to deliver our services or comply with the law.
 
- Sharing your data- We may share your information with: 
 - Trusted third-party service providers (e.g. booking engine or channel manager providers)
 
 - Legal or regulatory authorities, if required
 
 - All third-party providers are required to comply with applicable privacy laws and protect your data.
 
- Cookies & analytics- We use cookies and similar technologies to: 
 - Improve website functionality
 
 - Understand user behaviour through tools like Google Analytics
 
 - You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may affect website performance.
 
- Data security & storage- We take reasonable steps to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. Personal information is stored securely and only accessible by authorised personnel. 
- Overseas data transfers- Some of our third-party providers may store or process your data overseas. We ensure these providers comply with New Zealand’s Privacy Act 2020 and implement appropriate safeguards. 
- Your privacy rights- Under the New Zealand Privacy Act, you have the right to: 
 - Request access to the personal information we hold about you
 
 - Request correction of that information if it is inaccurate or incomplete
 
 - To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details on the Contact us tab below.
 
- Retention of your data- We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes it was collected for, or as required by law. 
- Changes to this policy- We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on our website with the updated date. 
- Contact us- If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us : - Totara Lodge Motor Inn - enquiries@totaralodge.co.nz - +64(0)4 524 9066 - 68 Ararino Street | Trentham - Upper Hutt 5018 | New Zealand - Last updated: 21 Aug 2025 
