At Brock Cooley Builders, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the data you share with us when visiting our website.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://brockcooleybuilders.co.nz. We specialize in creating bespoke new builds, renovations, and custom projects designed to reflect your vision and lifestyle.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data entered in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help detect and prevent spam.
We may provide an anonymized string (hash) of your email address to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. For more on Gravatar’s privacy policy, visit Automattic’s Privacy Policy. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture may appear publicly in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to our website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site can download and extract location data from uploaded images.
Cookies
To improve your experience on our site, we use cookies:
- Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you can choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
- Login Cookies: If you log in, temporary cookies are set to check browser compatibility. Login cookies last two days unless you select “Remember Me,” which extends login persistence to two weeks. Logout clears these cookies.
- Editing Cookies: If you edit or publish content, a cookie is stored to track the post ID for one day.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Our website may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content behaves as if you’ve visited the external site. These third-party websites may collect your data, use cookies, and monitor your interactions. For more details, refer to their respective privacy policies.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email to ensure secure communication.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments: When you leave a comment, both the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This helps us approve follow-up comments without delay.
- Registered Users: For users who register on our site, personal information is stored securely in their profiles. Users can view, edit, or delete their information at any time, except for their username. Website administrators can also access and edit this information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments on our site, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You can also request that we erase your data, excluding any records we’re required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be analyzed through automated spam detection services to ensure the safety and functionality of our site.
Commitment to Your Privacy
Brock Cooley Builders is dedicated to providing a secure and transparent online experience. Should you have any concerns or questions about your privacy, feel free to contact us for more information.