A clear account of data use

Privacy Policy

This policy explains what IZSCA may collect, why it is collected, how long it is kept and the choices available to you.

LAST UPDATED · 20 AUGUST 2026

What this policy covers.

This policy applies to the IZSCA website, its guides and the ways you contact us. IZSCA is an editorial website operated from New Zealand. We aim to collect only what is useful for running, measuring and improving the site.

We do not sell personal information. We may use service providers to host, measure, secure or display the website, and those providers process information only as needed for their services.

Analytics, cookies and advertising.

Google Analytics 4

IZSCA uses Google Analytics 4 to understand aggregate traffic, popular guides, approximate location, device type, referral sources and how visitors move through the site. Analytics is used to improve editorial decisions and site performance.

Cookies

Cookies are small files stored by a browser. IZSCA may use essential cookies for WordPress, security, caching and preferences, plus analytics cookies where enabled. You can block or delete cookies in your browser; some features may then work differently.

Future Google AdSense

If IZSCA introduces Google AdSense, advertising cookies or similar technologies may be used to measure ads, prevent abuse and show contextual or personalised advertising. We will update this policy and any consent controls before or when advertising is enabled.

Personalised advertising and third-party suppliers. If advertising is introduced, Google and other authorised advertising technology suppliers may process identifiers, approximate location, browser information, page context and ad interactions. Depending on your settings and consent, ads may be contextual or personalised. You can manage Google ad personalisation through Google Ads Settings and manage cookies through your browser or available consent controls.

What we collect and how long we keep it.

Site usage dataPages viewed, approximate location, device and browser details, referral information, interactions and technical events.

Messages you sendYour email address, message content and any information you choose to include when contacting info@izsca.com.

Security and operationsLogs, caching and technical records may be retained for security, troubleshooting, fraud prevention and reliable delivery.

Retention and deletionWe keep information only for as long as needed for the stated purpose, legal obligations or legitimate site administration, then delete or anonymise it where practical.

Want information removed?

Email info@izsca.com with the relevant address or message details. We may need to verify the request and may retain a minimal record where law or security requires it.

Your choices and contact.

You can disable cookies in your browser, use available analytics or advertising controls, avoid sending optional information and ask what personal information we hold about you. Some requests may be limited by legal, security or technical requirements.

For privacy questions, access requests, corrections or deletion requests, contact info@izsca.com. We will review this policy when the site’s tools, advertising or legal obligations change.