Privacy Policy
MAKEBARDO Ltd (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates the website www.makebardo.com (hereinafter referred to as the “Service”).
This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service, and the choices you have associated with that data. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and relevant international data protection laws.
By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information Collection and Use
We collect specific types of information to provide and improve our website experience and analyse our traffic. Because our website does not use contact forms or newsletter sign-ups, we do not actively request your personal contact details through the site.
Types of Data Collected:
Personal Data (Direct Contact)
We will collect personally identifiable information (such as your name and email address) only if you voluntarily contact us directly via the email addresses provided on our website.
Usage Data
We automatically collect information on how the Service is accessed and used (“Usage Data”). This Usage Data may include information such as your device's Internet Protocol address (e.g., IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.
Tracking & Cookies Data
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. When you visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that lets you manage your preferences and consent to or decline non-essential cookies. Cookies are small files of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier. While you can manage your preferences through our cookie banner, you can also instruct your browser to refuse all cookies. However, if you do not accept essential cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service. Examples of Cookies we use:
- Session Cookies: To securely operate our Service (essential).
- Preference Cookies: To remember your preferences and various settings.
- Security Cookies: For security purposes (essential).
2. How We Use Your Data
MAKEBARDO Ltd uses the collected data for various purposes:
- To provide and maintain our Service.
- To communicate with you if you have emailed us directly with project enquiries.
- To provide analysis or valuable information so that we can improve our website and portfolio presentation.
- To monitor the usage of the Service and detect, prevent, and address technical issues.
3. Transfer of Data
Your information, including Usage Data, may be transferred to—and maintained on—computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction. If you are outside New Zealand and use our Service or contact us, please note that we process your data in New Zealand. Your consent to this Privacy Policy, followed by your use of the Service, represents your agreement to that transfer. MAKEBARDO Ltd will take all reasonably necessary steps to ensure that your data is treated securely, and that no transfer of your Personal Data will take place to an organisation or a country unless adequate controls are in place.
4. Disclosure of Data MAKEBARDO Ltd may disclose your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:
- Comply with a legal obligation.
- Protect and defend the rights or property of MAKEBARDO Ltd.
- Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service.
- Protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public.
- Protect against legal liability.
5. Security of Data
The security of your data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Service Providers and Analytics
We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service, perform Service-related tasks, or assist us in analysing how our Service is used.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Google uses the data it collects to track and monitor use of our Service. We will only deploy these analytics cookies if you consent to them via our website's cookie banner. You can also opt out of having your activity on the Service made available to Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms web page: https://policies.google.com/privacy
7. Links to Other Sites and Third-Party Content
As a design studio, our portfolio frequently contains links to other sites (such as our clients' websites) and features credited work from third parties (such as photographers). If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to ask for a copy of any personal information we hold about you, and to ask for it to be corrected if you think it is wrong. If you would like to request access to your information, or have it updated or removed from our systems, please contact us using the details provided below.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18 (“Children”). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your Children have provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "effective date" at the top of this document. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights regarding your data, please contact us:
- Email: hello@makebardo.com
- Website: www.makebardo.com
Terms and Conditions
Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using the www.makebardo.com website (the “Service”) operated by MAKEBARDO Ltd (“us”, “we”, or “our”).
Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, then you may not access the Service.
1. Intellectual Property and Copyright
All content on this website—including but not limited to design portfolios, typography, text, graphics, logos, and brand concepts—is the property of MAKEBARDO Ltd or its respective clients, and is protected by New Zealand and international copyright laws.
- Our Work: You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or use our design work or website content for commercial or personal purposes without our express written permission.
- Photography and Third-Party Assets: We frequently feature credited work from third parties, such as photographers, in our project case studies. The copyright for these specific images remains strictly with the original creators. You may not copy, download, or reuse these images from our website under any circumstances.
2. Links to Other Websites
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as links to our clients' platforms or social media) that are not owned or controlled by MAKEBARDO Ltd. MAKEBARDO Ltd has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that MAKEBARDO Ltd shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites that you visit.
3. Termination
We may terminate or suspend access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including, without limitation, if you breach the Terms. All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
4. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of such rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service and supersede and replace any prior agreements we may have regarding the Service.
5. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice before any new terms take effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Service.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
- Email: hello@makebardo.com
- Website: www.makebardo.com