This Privacy Policy describes how NZ Citizenship Calculator ("we", "us", "our") handles information collected through this website. We do not transmit or store the visa details, dates, or travel history that you enter into the calculator. We do collect a limited set of anonymous usage events on our own servers, and we use Google Analytics for aggregate visitor statistics. We do not sell or share personal information.
Scope of this policy
This policy applies to information collected through citizenship.co.nz and any of its subdomains. It does not apply to third-party websites that we link to or that link to us.
By using this website you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.
Information that remains on your device
The visa details, dates, and travel history that you enter into the calculator are processed entirely within your web browser using JavaScript. This information is not transmitted to our servers, does not pass through any third party, and is not retained after you close the page.
We do not request a passport number, identity document number, or any other government-issued identifier. Calculation results are not saved or transmitted unless you explicitly choose to download a PDF report.
Information we collect on our servers
We log anonymous usage events on our own infrastructure to understand how the site is used and to inform decisions about which features to improve. The events we record consist of:
- Pages viewed and interactions with the calculator and other features of the website;
- Device category (mobile, tablet, or desktop) and an anonymous daily-rotating visitor identifier used solely to count unique visitors per day;
- The visa category, if any, that you select in the calculator. We do not record specific dates, names, identifiers or any other personal details that you enter.
If you choose to subscribe to email updates we additionally store your email address, the visa type you selected if any, and the page from which you subscribed. Email delivery is performed by a third-party email-delivery provider acting on our instructions. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link contained in every email we send.
We do not sell, lease, license or otherwise share this information with third parties for advertising, profiling or marketing purposes.
Third-party providers
We engage third-party providers to host this website, deliver subscription emails, and provide aggregate visitor analytics. Where a provider processes information on our behalf, it does so subject to our instructions and applicable contractual terms.
Our analytics provider may set cookies in your browser to support aggregate visitor measurement. The information collected typically includes pages visited, time spent, device type, browser, operating system, approximate geographic location and referral source. Analytics providers do not have access to the information you enter into the calculator. You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings.
Your rights under the NZ Privacy Act 2020
If you are a New Zealand resident, the Privacy Act 2020 gives you the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of personal information that you believe is inaccurate
- Request deletion of personal information we hold about you
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the details published on our About page. We will respond to verified requests within twenty working days, in accordance with our obligations under the Privacy Act.
Children
The website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date at the bottom of this page reflects the date of the most recent amendment. Material changes will be brought to your attention through a notice on the website prior to taking effect.
Contact
Enquiries about this policy or about your personal information may be directed to us via the contact details on our About page.
Effective date: 7 May 2026