Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

AI For Small Business (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information in a transparent, secure, and responsible way.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or use our AI consulting and solutions services.

1. Who We Are

AI For Small Business is a New Zealand–based AI consulting and solutions provider working with small businesses to reduce admin, improve workflows, and increase ROI through practical, bespoke AI systems.

2. What Personal Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary to run our business and deliver our services.

Information you may provide directly:

  • Your name

  • Business name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Information you submit via contact forms, discovery calls, or email

  • Details about your business processes or operational challenges

Information collected automatically:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and interactions on our website

  • Referral sources (e.g. search engines or AI tools)

This data is collected using standard analytics and website tools to help us understand how visitors use our site and how we can improve it.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and provide consulting services

  • Assess whether our AI solutions are suitable for your business

  • Communicate about projects, proposals, or support

  • Improve our website, content, and service offerings

  • Meet legal, regulatory, and security obligations

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

4. Use of AI and Business Data

As part of our consulting services, clients may share internal business data, workflows, or documents.

  • Client data is used only to design, build, and improve agreed AI solutions

  • We do not reuse client data for unrelated purposes

  • We do not train public AI models on identifiable client data

  • Access to client information is limited to authorised personnel only

Any use of third-party AI tools is governed by confidentiality, security, and purpose limitations appropriate to the project.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Understand how visitors navigate the site

  • Improve user experience

  • Measure content performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

6. Sharing Information With Third Parties

We may share personal information only when necessary, such as with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g. hosting, analytics, email systems)

  • Professional advisors (e.g. legal or accounting services)

  • Authorities, if required by New Zealand law

All third parties we work with are expected to handle personal information securely and in line with privacy obligations.

7. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from:

  • Loss

  • Misuse

  • Unauthorised access

  • Disclosure or alteration

Information is stored using secure systems and access controls appropriate to the sensitivity of the data.

8. How Long We Keep Information

We keep personal information only for as long as:

  • It is needed for the purpose it was collected

  • We are required to keep it for legal or business reasons

When no longer required, information is securely deleted or anonymised.

9. Your Rights Under New Zealand Law

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

  • Request access to personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Ask questions about how your information is handled

We will respond to privacy requests within a reasonable timeframe.

10. International Data Transfers

Some tools or service providers we use may store data outside New Zealand.
Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure your information is protected in a manner consistent with New Zealand privacy standards.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in law

  • Updates to our services

  • Improvements in privacy practices

The latest version will always be available on our website.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact us:

AI For Small Business
Email: info@aiforsmallbusiness.co.nz

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