Privacy Policy

Last updated: 24 November 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Matt O’Brien Real Estate (“we”, “our”, or “us”).
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit https://mattobrienrealestate.co.nz (“the Site”) or interact with us.

By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.


2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Information you provide directly

  • When you contact us via forms, email, or phone

  • When you subscribe to newsletters or request information about our services

b. Automatically collected information
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect data such as:

  • Your IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited, time spent on each page, and referring websites

  • Device information (e.g., mobile or desktop)

This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 4 below).


3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to your enquiries or requests

  • Provide information about our real estate services

  • Improve the performance and content of our website

  • Analyse traffic and user behaviour through Google Analytics

  • Comply with legal obligations

We will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.


4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and to collect analytics data.

  • Essential cookies help our website function properly.

  • Analytics cookies (including Google Analytics) help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve our content and performance.

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. For more details on Google’s data practices, visit Google’s Privacy & Terms page.


5. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
However, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure. By using our Site, you acknowledge this risk.


6. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers that assist us in operating the website (e.g., hosting, analytics, email services)

  • Legal authorities, if required by law

These third parties are required to handle your information securely and only for the purposes outlined in this policy.


7. Your Rights

Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information

To make such a request, please contact us using the details below.


8. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.


9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.


10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Matt O’Brien Real Estate
Email: m.obrien@barfoot.co.nz
Website: https://mattobrienrealestate.co.nz
Location: Auckland, New Zealand