Privacy policy


Privacy Policy — The Web Shed

(Operated by Check Online Ltd)


1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Check Online Ltd (trading as The Web Shed) (“we”, “us”, “our”, or “the Site”) collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from thewebshed.co.nz.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and applicable international regulations, including GDPR where relevant.


2. Contact Information

If you have questions about this policy, want to exercise your rights, or wish to make a complaint, you can contact us at:

Email: support@thewebshed.co.nz Phone: +64 21 0824 8364 Address: 2A Ewenson Avenue, One Tree Hill, Auckland, New Zealand 1061 Legal Entity: Check Online Ltd (NZBN: 9429050544820)


3. Personal Information We Collect

a. Device Information

Purpose: To load the Site accurately, perform analytics, and improve user experience.

Collected automatically via: Cookies, log files, tags, pixels.

Information collected:

  • Browser type and version

  • IP address

  • Time zone

  • Cookie identifiers

  • Pages viewed

  • How you interact with the Site


b. Order Information

Purpose: To process your order, arrange shipping, handle payments, and send confirmations.

Collected directly from you:

  • Name

  • Billing and shipping address

  • Payment information (processed securely via Shopify)

  • Email address

  • Phone number


c. Customer Support Information

Purpose: To provide customer service and resolve issues.

Collected directly from you:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Any information you include in your message


4. Minors

Our Site is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, contact us to request deletion.


5. How We Use Your Personal Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide products and services

  • Process payments

  • Arrange shipping and order fulfilment

  • Communicate with you

  • Screen orders for fraud

  • Improve and optimise our Site

  • Send updates, promotions, and product information (only with consent)


6. Sharing Your Personal Information

We share your information with trusted third‑party service providers to operate our business:

a. Shopify

Our store is hosted on Shopify. Shopify processes your personal information to power our online store. Learn more: https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy

b. Payment Processors

Depending on your checkout method, your information may be shared with:

  • Shopify Payments

  • PayPal

  • Stripe (Only if applicable to your store.)

c. Analytics & Marketing Tools

We may use:

  • Shopify Analytics

  • Google Analytics

  • Email marketing providers (e.g., Shopify Email)

d. Legal Compliance

We may disclose information to comply with:

  • NZ law

  • Lawful requests from authorities

  • Fraud prevention requirements

We never sell your personal information.


7. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR & NZ Privacy Act)

If you are in the EEA, we process your information under:

  • Your consent

  • Performance of a contract

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Legitimate business interests

For New Zealand customers, we process your information in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.


8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless you request deletion.

Order information is retained for tax, accounting, and legal compliance unless removal is requested and permitted by law.


9. Your Rights

You may request:

  • Access to your personal information

  • Correction of inaccurate information

  • Deletion of your data

  • Data portability

  • Restriction of processing (EEA only)

To exercise these rights, contact: support@thewebshed.co.nz

If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (NZ) or your local data authority.


10. Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

We use cookies for:

  • Site functionality

  • Shopping cart and checkout

  • Analytics

  • Personalisation

  • Advertising (including Google services)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect some Site features.

Shopify cookie list: https://www.shopify.com/legal/cookies


11. Do Not Track

We do not alter our data collection practices when we receive a Do Not Track signal.


12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will always be posted on this page.

Last updated: June 2026