#Privacy Policy
Last updated: 22 September 2026
###1. About this Privacy Policy
Welcome to Mamlambo Fossils TV.
This Privacy Policy explains how Mamlambo Fossils TV (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores and protects personal information when you visit or use our website, [insert website address].
We respect your privacy and aim to handle your personal information responsibly and in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.
By using our website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
###2. Information We May Collect
Depending on how you use our website, we may collect information such as:
Information you provide directly
For example, if you:
Contact us through a contact form Subscribe to an email newsletter Send us an email Enter a competition or promotion Make an enquiry about a fossil tour, event or educational activity Purchase a product or service from us Submit information or material to us
This information may include your:
Name Email address Telephone number Postal or billing address Organisation or school Information contained in your message or enquiry Other information you voluntarily provide
We will generally only ask for information that is reasonably necessary for the particular purpose.
###3. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, some information may be collected automatically by our website, hosting provider or third-party services.
This may include:
IP address Browser type Device type Operating system Approximate geographic location Pages visited Referring website Date and time of visits Time spent on pages Website interactions Technical information about your device
We may use this information to understand how people use our website, maintain website security, diagnose technical problems and improve our content and services.
Where possible, analytics information is used in an aggregated or anonymised form.
###4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that can help a website remember information about your visit.
We may use cookies for purposes including:
Website functionality Security Remembering preferences Understanding website traffic Measuring the performance of our content Improving the website Providing embedded media and other third-party functionality
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services used on our website.
You can usually control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect how some parts of the website function.
###5. YouTube and Embedded Content
Mamlambo Fossils TV may embed videos, images or other content from third-party platforms such as YouTube.
When you interact with embedded third-party content, those services may collect information about your device or activity according to their own privacy policies.
For example, watching an embedded YouTube video may result in information being collected by YouTube or Google.
We do not control the privacy practices of third-party services.
###6. How We Use Your Information
We may use personal information for purposes including:
Responding to enquiries Providing products or services you have requested Processing bookings or transactions Sending newsletters or communications you have requested Managing competitions or promotions Providing educational resources or activities Improving our website and content Understanding website usage Maintaining website security Preventing fraud or misuse Keeping appropriate business records Complying with legal obligations
We will not use personal information for a purpose that is incompatible with the purpose for which it was collected unless permitted or required by law.
###7. Email Communications
If you subscribe to a Mamlambo Fossils TV newsletter or other promotional mailing list, we may use your email address to send you information about things such as:
New videos Fossil discoveries Geological content Educational resources Events Tours Products Other Mamlambo Fossils TV activities
You can unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in the email or by contacting us.
New Zealand’s Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007 places requirements on commercial electronic messages, including consent, sender identification and a functional unsubscribe mechanism.
###8. When We Share Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may disclose personal information to third parties where reasonably necessary for purposes such as:
Website hosting Website analytics Email delivery Payment processing Booking services Website security Cloud storage Technical support Professional advisers Legal or regulatory requirements
Where we use third-party service providers, they may process information on our behalf.
We will take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information is handled appropriately.
###9. Overseas Service Providers
Some services we use may be operated by organisations located outside New Zealand or may store information outside New Zealand.
This could include providers of services such as:
Website hosting Cloud storage Email Analytics Video hosting Payment processing Website security
Where personal information is disclosed overseas, we will take reasonable steps to comply with the requirements of the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, including the requirements relating to overseas disclosure.
###10. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from:
Loss Misuse Unauthorised access Unauthorised disclosure Alteration Destruction
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
###11. How Long We Keep Information
We will retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or for as long as required by law.
When personal information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymise it.
New Zealand’s Privacy Act includes a principle limiting the retention of personal information when it is no longer required.
###12. Your Privacy Rights
Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you generally have rights to:
Request access to personal information we hold about you Request correction of information that is inaccurate Ask questions about how your information is being used Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, where applicable Unsubscribe from promotional communications
If you would like to access or correct your personal information, contact us using the details below.
We may need to verify your identity before providing access to personal information.
###13. Children’s Privacy
Mamlambo Fossils TV provides educational and science content that may be viewed by children and young people.
We do not knowingly collect unnecessary personal information from children.
Where an activity, competition, booking or other service requires personal information from a child, we may require a parent, guardian or other appropriate adult to provide or authorise that information.
If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information unnecessarily, please contact us.
###14. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites, including:
YouTube Facebook Instagram TikTok Other social-media platforms Museums and educational organisations Sponsors and partners Other geological or scientific resources
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party website before providing it with personal information.
###15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
If significant changes are made, we may provide additional notice where appropriate.
###16. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to request access to or correction of your personal information, or have a privacy concern, please contact us:
Mamlambo Fossils TV New Zealand
Website: www.mamlambofossils.com
###17. Privacy Complaints
If you have concerns about how we have handled your personal information, please contact us first so that we have an opportunity to address your concern.
You can also contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner if you believe your privacy rights have not been adequately addressed.
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of New Zealand