Privacy Policy
Privacy PolicyLast updated: 3rd March 2026
Sweet As Business (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.
By using our website, contacting us, or engaging our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
Name
Phone number
Email address
Business name
Address
Billing information
Business & Financial Information
If you engage our bookkeeping/admin services, we may also collect:
Invoices and receipts
Bank statements (with your permission)
GST information
Payroll details
Accounting system login access (if provided)
Other business records required to perform our services
Technical & Website Information
IP address
Browser type
Pages visited
Cookies and tracking data (This is standard website functionality.)
2. How We Collect Your Information
We collect information when:
You contact us via email, phone, website form, or social media
You sign up for services
You provide documents or business records
You subscribe to newsletters or updates
You interact with our website
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide bookkeeping, admin, or consulting services
Communicate with you
Prepare GST, financial records, or admin documents
Improve our website and services
Send invoices, quotes, and service updates
Meet legal, tax, and compliance obligations.
We do not sell your information or share it with unrelated third parties.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information only with:
Your accountant or IRD (with your consent)
Service providers who help us run our business (e.g., Xero, MYOB)
Legal authorities if required by law
All third-party providers we use are required to protect your data securely.
5. How We Store & Protect Your Information
We take reasonable steps to keep your information safe, including:
Password-protected devices
Secure cloud storage
Encrypted accounting software
Limited-access permissions
Confidentiality obligations
We retain information only as long as necessary for business, tax, or legal purposes.
6. Your Rights Under the Privacy Act (NZ)
You have the right to:
Access your personal information
Request corrections
Ask how your information has been used
Ask us to delete information we no longer need
To make a request, contact us at: sweetasbusiness@gmail.com
7. Cookies & Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to improve user experience. You can change your browser settings to disable cookies at any time.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always appear on this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or want to exercise your privacy rights, contact:
Sweet As Business
Email: sweetasbusiness@gmail.com
Phone: 0212699883
Location: Christchurch