Who we are

Swapkit (“We”, “our” or “us” operates the website https://swapkit.nz, providing information on how and where to recycle electronic devices responsibly. Our platform offers guidance on eligible devices, the benefits of recycling, and collection locations across New Zealand.

 

Information We Collect

Personal Data You Provide

When using our website, you may provide personal information, including but not limited to:

• Name and contact details when submitting inquiries or requesting recycling information.
• Any details entered into online forms, such as collection requests or feedback submissions.

Data Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• Your IP address and browser details for security and analytics.
• Cookies to enhance your browsing experience (see Cookies section below).

We do not collect or process financial transactions, as our platform does not facilitate purchases or sales.

 

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site. Cookies may:

• Store your details when submitting forms, so you don’t have to re-enter them.
• Improve site navigation and user experience.
• Help us analyse website traffic for improvements.

Cookie durations:

• Form submission cookies: 12 months.
• Login cookies (if applicable): 2 days or 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected.
• Display preference cookies: 12 months.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings if preferred.

 

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Some pages on swapkit.nz may include embedded content (eg. videos, maps, or articles). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external website, which may:

• Collect data about you.
• Use cookies and third-party tracking.
• Monitor your interactions with the embedded content.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of external sites linked from Swapkit.

 

How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

• Provide guidance on device collection and recycling.
• Improve our website and user experience.
• Response to inquiries and support requests.
• Comply with security and legal obligations.

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing.

 

Who We Share Your Data With

We may share necessary data with:

• Collection partners to facilitate recycling requests.
• Spam detection services to protect our website.
• Regulatory authorities, if required by law.

 

Data Retention

• Comments and form submissions may be retained indefinitely for reference.

You may request data deletion at any time unless legal obligations require us to retain it.

 

Your Rights Over Your Data

You have a right to:

• Request a copy of any personal data we hold.
• Ask us to delete or correct your information.
  Withdraw consent for non-essential data collection.

To exercise these rights, contact us at recycling@swapkit.co.nz

 

When Your Data is Sent

Comments and form submissions may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

 

Data Security

We implement measures to protect your personal data, including encryption and secure storage. However, no website is completely risk-free, so we encourage you to exercise caution when sharing personal details online.

 

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect new features or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available at https://swapkit.nz/privacy-policy.

 

Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, please reach out to:

recycling@swapkit.co.nz