Effective date: 12 February 2026
Beau Vista Pohara (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you provide through this website.
This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
Who we are
Our website address is: https://beauvistapohara.co.nz
This website is operated from Golden Bay, New Zealand.
What personal information we collect
1) Enquiry forms (WPForms)
If you send us an enquiry through our website, we may collect the information you provide, such as:
- your name
- your email address
- your phone number (if provided)
- your message
- your preferred dates / booking details (if provided)
This information is collected only so we can respond to your enquiry and manage accommodation bookings.
2) Technical information
Like most websites, our web server may automatically record basic technical information such as:
- your IP address
- browser type and device type
- pages visited
- approximate location (eg country/region)
This is used for security, performance, and basic website operation.
How we use your information
We use your personal information to:
- respond to enquiries
- communicate about accommodation availability and bookings
- manage repeat guest bookings
- maintain the security and performance of our website
We do not sell or rent your information to anyone.
Payments
This website does not process payments directly.
If you book through third-party booking platforms (such as Booking.com, Airbnb, VRBO, Holiday Houses), payments and personal data are handled according to their own privacy policies.
Google Maps
Our website may include an embedded Google Map for location convenience.
Google may collect data through embedded maps, including cookies and usage information, depending on your browser settings and whether you are logged into a Google account.
You can read Google’s privacy policy here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to understand website traffic. Google Analytics may use cookies. You can opt out by disabling cookies or using a browser add-on.
Cookies
This website may use cookies for basic functionality and security.
If you submit an enquiry form, your browser may store small cookies or session data to help the form function correctly and reduce spam.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some website features may not work properly.
Spam protection
We use automated spam detection tools to reduce unwanted messages. This may involve checking IP addresses and form submissions.
Who we share your information with
We only share personal information when necessary to operate the website or respond to you, for example:
- our website hosting provider
- our email provider (to receive and respond to enquiries)
We do not share your personal information for marketing purposes.
How long we keep your information
If you contact us through the enquiry form, we may retain your message for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- respond to your enquiry
- manage bookings
- keep appropriate business records
- support repeat guest stays
You may request deletion of your enquiry data at any time (see below).
Your rights
You may request to:
- access the personal information we hold about you
- correct any incorrect information
- request deletion of your information (where reasonably possible)
To make a request, contact us using the details on our Contact page.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the website or our booking processes.
The latest version will always be available on this page.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the Contact page on this website.