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Privacy Policy

Effective date: 9 September 2026
Buildara NZ Limited ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and tools (collectively, the "Service").

1. Information we collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Email address, account identifier and authentication information – when you sign in to use a calculator or the Auckland Site Screening Map.
  • Calculator and quote history – measurements, project and material selections, generated material lists and quotes, and any custom rates or notes you save with a quote.
  • GIS Map search information – the address text you submit, search count and search time. Esri-returned standardised addresses and coordinates are used temporarily to display screening results and are not stored in GIS search history. The map does not request your device's live location.
  • Usage data – we may collect anonymous information about how you interact with our calculators (e.g., selected regions, project types) to improve our tools. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.

2. How we use your information

We use your information to:

  • Authenticate your account and send requested sign-in links.
  • Provide calculator access, calculate results, and show your own saved quote history.
  • Find an address, display site-screening results and show your own saved GIS Map search history.
  • Improve customer support and respond to inquiries.
  • Protect the Service from misuse and maintain its security.

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information for marketing purposes. We do not use your sign-in email for marketing unless you separately opt in.

3. Storage and security (Supabase)

We use Supabase to process account authentication, store quote history and store GIS Map query-text history. Saved records are associated with the signed-in account, and access controls are used so users can access only their own history. Address searches pass through a protected Buildara Supabase Function before being sent to Esri's public geocoding service. While no system is 100% secure, we use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data.

4. Retention and deletion

We retain each saved quote and its related calculator inputs, results, custom rates and notes for 12 months from the date it is created. GIS Map query-text history is retained for your account until you clear it in the map or ask us to delete it. We retain account information for as long as needed to provide the Service. You may ask us to delete your account information and saved history; we will delete or de-identify it unless we are required to retain it for a lawful purpose.

5. Cookies & tracking

We use essential cookies and similar browser storage for functionality (for example, remembering your language preference, sign-in session and tracking choice). With your permission, we also use Google Analytics and Meta Pixel to measure visits, traffic-source attribution, calculator activity and GIS Map events such as starting a search or selecting an address. We do not send calculator inputs, results, addresses, coordinates, GIS screening results or financial values to these analytics and advertising services. You may reject optional tracking without affecting tool functionality; you can withdraw consent by clearing this site's data in your browser.

6. Your rights (NZ Privacy Act 2020)

Under New Zealand privacy law, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate information.
  • Ask us to delete your account information and quote history, subject to lawful retention requirements.
  • Complain to the Privacy Commissioner if you believe your privacy has been breached.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@buildara.nz.

7. GIS Map data providers and other third parties

The GIS Map obtains geocoding, maps and public-data results from third-party providers, including Esri, Auckland Council, Watercare, Toitū Te Whenua LINZ, Vector, the New Zealand Ministry of Education / Education Counts and OpenStreetMap contributors. Requests to those services may disclose the requested location or map area and standard connection information such as your IP address and browser details. Those providers process information under their own privacy terms. Public GIS datasets remain at their external sources; Buildara combines and displays the returned information. Our tools may also link to other external resources, and we are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be notified via a notice on our website or by email.

Last updated: 9 September 2026

Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 30 August 2026

Welcome to Buildara NZ. By accessing or using our website and tools (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

1. Use of the tools

Buildara NZ provides AI-assisted property development calculators, estimators, and market insights for informational purposes only. The results are estimates based on general market data (REINZ, Cotality, Rawlinsons) and user inputs. They do not constitute financial, legal, or professional advice. You should consult qualified professionals before making any property investment or construction decisions.

2. Auckland Site Screening Map

The GIS Map combines public and third-party data to provide indicative site screening only. Data may be incomplete, delayed, unavailable, inaccurate or unsuitable for a particular site or purpose. Map boundaries, dimensions, terrain, planning controls, infrastructure, flood, electricity, school-zone and valuation information are not a survey, title search, engineering assessment, connection approval, planning or building consent, enrolment determination, valuation, or confirmation that a site is suitable for development. You must verify current information with the relevant authority, data provider and qualified professionals before relying on it for purchase, design, finance, construction, enrolment or consent decisions. Third-party data remains subject to its source terms and licences, and no provider endorsement of Buildara is implied.

3. Account access

To access features that require an account, you must sign in with a verified email address. We use that email to send requested sign-in links and to associate your saved quote history with your account. You are responsible for the security of your device and active sign-in session.

4. Intellectual property

All content, design, branding (Buildara NZ™), and underlying code are owned by Buildara NZ Limited. You may not reproduce, distribute, or reverse-engineer any part of the Service without explicit written permission. However, you are free to use the calculators for personal or internal business projects.

5. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by New Zealand law, Buildara NZ Limited shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Service, including inaccurate calculations, financial losses, or project delays. The tools are provided "as is" without warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

6. Prohibited activities

  • Attempting to bypass the email unlock mechanism or abuse the free tier.
  • Using automated scripts to harvest data or emails.
  • Uploading malicious code or interfering with the website's functionality.

7. Third-party services

We use Supabase to process account authentication and saved history. The GIS Map also relies on third-party geocoding, map and public-data services. Their terms apply to the relevant processing and data use. Our website may also link to external resources. Buildara NZ Limited does not control and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices or availability of third-party services.

8. Governing law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Auckland, New Zealand.

9. Changes to terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance. Material changes will be announced via email or site notice.

10. Contact

For any questions regarding these Terms, please reach out to legal@buildara.nz.

Last updated: 30 August 2026
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