TASKHOUND PRIVACY POLICY

What information we collect

  • Name, address, phone, email

  • Property details and access information

  • Payment and banking details

  • Photos of work site and completed work

  • Job history and communications

Why we collect it

  • To perform the Works you've requested

  • To send quotes, invoices, and job confirmations

  • To maintain warranty records

  • To improve our services

  • To comply with legal obligations (Building Act, H&S Act, tax)

Who we share it with

  • Subcontractors and Taskers assigned to your job

  • Payment processors (Stripe/bank)

  • Our accountant and lawyer (when necessary)

  • Government agencies if legally required (IRD, WorkSafe)

  • Insurance providers (if claim arises)

We do NOT sell your information to third parties or use it for marketing without your consent.

How long we keep it

  • Active customer records: Duration of relationship plus 7 years

  • Job records and photos: 7 years (Building Act compliance)

  • Financial records: 7 years (tax compliance)

  • Marketing consent: Until you withdraw consent

Your rights under Privacy Act 2020 You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion (subject to legal retention requirements)

  • Withdraw marketing consent

  • Complain to the Privacy Commissioner

To exercise these rights: Contact hello@taskhound.nz

Security We use reasonable security measures to protect your information. Photos and job records stored on secure servers with encrypted backups.

Contact Privacy Officer: Tom Ulenberg

Email: hello@taskhound.nz

Phone: 022 454 4217