Privacy Policy – SpidercatNZ.com

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

1. Introduction

SpidercatNZ.com (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information in accordance with New Zealand’s Privacy Act 2020 and relevant international standards such as the GDPR where applicable.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal and technical information through the following means:

a) Membership and Comments

• When you register for a membership or post a comment, we collect your name, email address, and any content you provide.
• We may store your IP address and browser information to assist with moderation, spam prevention, and abuse detection.

b) Mailing List

• Visitors may subscribe to our email list via Jetpack. Subscription is optional.
• Your email address is stored and used solely for delivering updates or newsletters you have requested.

c) Server Logs and Technical Data

• Our hosting provider (Namecheap) and server software (LiteSpeed + cPanel) collect routine log data, which may include IP addresses, referrer URLs, device/browser info, and timestamps.
• These logs are used for site security, performance monitoring, and abuse prevention.

3. Use of Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies for session management, site performance (e.g., LiteSpeed Cache), and advertising/analytics purposes.

• Google AdSense may set cookies and collect user data to deliver personalized ads.
• Jetpack and other analytics tools may track usage data (e.g., page views, clicks, referrers).

You may disable cookies via your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

4. Content Delivery Network (CDN)

We use QUIC.cloud CDN services to improve speed and security. Requests to spidercatnz.com may be routed through third-party servers; these may temporarily log technical connection data.

5. How We Use Your Information

• To provide secure, functional access to content and membership services
• To detect and prevent abuse, spam, and fraud
• To send subscription-based updates (if opted in)
• To serve relevant ads and analyze site performance

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except:

• To service providers (e.g., Jetpack, QUIC.cloud, Google) acting on our behalf
• If required by law or to comply with a legal process

7. Your Rights

You may request access to or correction of your personal data. Contact us via [Insert contact method] to do so. You may unsubscribe from emails at any time via the link in each message.

8. Data Security

Your data is protected through SSL encryption, secure server configuration, and rate-limiting. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with a revised date.

10. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, email us at [Insert contact method].