Go Grocery Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 07/10/2025

Go Grocery (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information in compliance with:

  • New Zealand Privacy Act 2020

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable

  • PCI DSS standards (via third-party payment providers)

By accessing or using the Go Grocery platform (the “Service”), you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.


1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to operate and improve our Service.

a) Personal Information

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Delivery address

b) Transactional Information

  • Orders placed

  • Payment status (processed via third-party providers)

  • Delivery or pickup preferences

c) Technical Information

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Operating system

  • App and website usage data

d) Store Partner Information

  • Business name

  • Product inventory and pricing

  • Bank account details (for settlements)

  • Communication history


2. Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Contractual necessity: To process orders and provide services

  • Legitimate interests: Fraud prevention, platform security, and service improvement

  • Legal compliance: Compliance with applicable New Zealand laws

  • Consent: Marketing communications and optional cookies


3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

  • Enable ordering, payment, delivery, or pickup

  • Communicate order updates, service messages, and offers

  • Prevent fraud and misuse of the platform

  • Improve functionality and user experience

  • Meet legal and regulatory requirements


4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share information with:

  • Partner stores: To fulfill customer orders

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe): For secure transaction handling

  • Technology providers: Hosting, analytics, and infrastructure services

  • Authorities: Where required by law

We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.


5. Data Security

  • We apply reasonable technical and organizational safeguards

  • All payments are processed by PCI DSS-compliant providers

  • Go Grocery does not store or process credit/debit card details

No digital platform can guarantee absolute security.


6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to:

  • Deliver the Service

  • Fulfill legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

Data is securely deleted or anonymized when no longer required.


7. Your Rights

Under the NZ Privacy Act and GDPR (where applicable), you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request corrections

  • Request deletion (subject to legal requirements)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw marketing consent

  • Request data portability

📧 Contact: [email protected]


8. Children’s Privacy

Go Grocery is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If such data is identified, it will be deleted promptly.


9. International Data Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside New Zealand (e.g., cloud hosting or analytics services), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in line with applicable data protection laws.


10. Platform Liability Disclaimer

Go Grocery is a technology platform connecting customers with independent store partners.

  • Store partners are solely responsible for product quality, expiry dates, fulfillment, and safe handling

  • Go Grocery does not manufacture, store, or deliver products

  • Payments are handled by third-party providers

  • Product disputes, refunds, or substitutions are the responsibility of the store partner

Go Grocery may assist where possible, but final responsibility rests with the vendor.


11. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be published on the platform with a revised effective date.


12. Contact Us

For privacy, security, or legal questions:

📧 Email: [email protected]