Effective Date: 27 November, 2025
1. Introduction
BernardBilledo.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our photography website. It also outlines how third-party advertising partners, including Google AdSense, may use your data.
We comply with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, which governs how personal information is collected, stored, and shared.
2. Information We Collect
- Personal Information: Name, email address, or other details you provide voluntarily (e.g., via contact forms).
- Non-Personal Information: Browser type, device information, IP address, pages visited, and interactions with ads.
- Cookies & Tracking: We and our advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to deliver relevant ads and measure performance.
3. Use of Google AdSense
Our website displays ads served by Google AdSense.
- Google uses cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- Third-party advertisers may also deliver ads and collect information according to their own privacy policies.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Improve website functionality and photography content
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- Display relevant advertisements and measure ad performance
- Analyze traffic patterns and user engagement
5. Third-Party Services
In addition to Google AdSense, we may use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand visitor behavior. These services may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information. However, no method of internet transmission or storage is completely secure.
7. Your Rights Under the NZ Privacy Act 2020
As a New Zealand-based website, you have the following rights:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal and business requirements.
- Complaints: If you believe your privacy rights have been breached, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) at https://privacy.org.nz.
To exercise these rights, contact us at: bernardbilledo@gmail.com
8. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.
9. Consent
By using BernardBilledo.com, you consent to:
- The collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy
- The use of cookies and tracking technologies for advertising and analytics
- The display of Google AdSense ads, which may be personalized based on your browsing activity
If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of our website.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with a revised “Effective Date.”
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, please contact:
Email: bernardbilledo@gmail.com
Website: https://bernardbilledo.com