At Dangerous Chocolate, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.
Last updated: March 2026
Who we are
Dangerous Chocolate is a small artisan chocolate business based in Rotorua, New Zealand. We make handcrafted chocolates using premium Callebaut couverture — no preservatives, no artificial flavours, just proper chocolate made with care.
Website: https://www.dangerouschocolate.co.nz
Email: info@dangerouschocolate.co.nz
What information we collect
When you place an order
When you purchase from us, we collect your name, email address, delivery address, phone number, and payment details. Payment information is processed securely through our payment provider and is never stored on our servers.
When you contact us
If you send us a message via our contact form or email, we collect your name and email address to respond to your enquiry.
Automatically collected information
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information when you visit — including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. We use Google Analytics for this purpose. This data is anonymised and used only to understand how people use our website so we can improve it.
How we use your information
- To process and fulfil your orders
- To send order confirmations and shipping updates
- To respond to your questions and enquiries
- To improve our website and customer experience
- To send occasional updates about new products or promotions (only if you’ve opted in)
We will never sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to keep your shopping cart working, remember your preferences, and help us understand how visitors use the site (via Google Analytics). You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not work as expected if you do.
Third parties we work with
- Payment processors — handle your payment details securely
- Google Analytics — anonymised website usage statistics
- WooCommerce / WordPress — our website and shop platform
- Shipping providers — receive your name and delivery address to fulfil orders
How long we keep your data
Order information is retained for 7 years as required by New Zealand tax law. If you create an account with us, your details are kept until you request deletion. Analytics data is retained for 26 months.
Your rights
Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:
- Ask what personal information we hold about you
- Request a copy of your information
- Ask us to correct inaccurate information
- Ask us to delete your information (where we’re not legally required to keep it)
To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@dangerouschocolate.co.nz and we’ll get back to you within 5 working days.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from loss, unauthorised access, and disclosure. Our website uses SSL encryption (HTTPS) for all transactions.
Questions?
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, please get in touch: info@dangerouschocolate.co.nz