Last Updated: November 13, 2025
This Privacy Notice for HOTDOG Bots ("we," "us," or "our") describes how and why we may access, collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your personal information when you use our services, including when you visit our website at https://www.hotdogbots.com or engage with us in other related ways, including sales, marketing, enquiries, or events.
Questions or concerns? Reading this Privacy Notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at:
sean@hotdogbots.com
SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS
What personal information do we process?
We may process personal information depending on how you interact with us and our services.
Do we process sensitive personal information?
We do not process sensitive personal information.
Do we collect information from third parties?
No, we do not collect information from third parties.
How do we process your information?
We process information to provide, improve, and administer our services, communicate with you, ensure security, prevent fraud, and comply with the law.
When and with whom do we share personal information?
We may share information in specific situations with specific third parties where necessary.
What are your rights?
Depending on your location, privacy laws may give you rights regarding your personal information.
1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you express interest in our products or services, participate in activities on our website, submit an enquiry, or contact us.
Personal information may include:
β’ Names
β’ Phone numbers
β’ Email addresses
β’ Information submitted through website forms or website assistants
Sensitive Information:
We do not process sensitive information.
All personal information you provide must be true, complete, and accurate. Please notify us of any changes.
2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?
We process your information to:
β’ Provide and manage our services
β’ Respond to enquiries
β’ Communicate with you
β’ Improve our services
β’ Send marketing or promotional communications where appropriate
β’ Ensure security and prevent fraud
β’ Comply with legal obligations
3. WHAT LEGAL BASES DO WE RELY ON?
We process your personal information only when necessary and where we have a valid legal reason to do so.
For EU/UK users, this may include:
β’ Consent
β’ Legitimate interests
β’ Legal obligations
β’ Vital interests
β’ Performance of a contract
For Canada and other regions, we may process information based on express or implied consent, or as otherwise permitted by law.
4. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION?
We may share information in limited circumstances, including:
β’ Business transfers such as mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
β’ Affiliates or partners under common control
β’ Business partners or service providers where needed to provide services
β’ Legal authorities where required by law
5. DO WE USE COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?
Yes. We may use cookies and similar technologies for:
β’ Website functionality
β’ Security
β’ Analytics
β’ Advertising performance
β’ Site improvement
You may be able to manage cookies through your browser settings.
6. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?
We keep information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
When no longer needed, information is deleted or anonymised.
7. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?
We do not knowingly collect data from or market to children under 18. If we learn that data from a minor has been collected, we will delete it.
8. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
β’ Access your personal information
β’ Correct inaccurate information
β’ Delete personal information
β’ Restrict or object to processing
β’ Withdraw consent
β’ Request a copy of your data
β’ Opt out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights, contact:
sean@hotdogbots.com
9. DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES
Most browsers and mobile apps include Do-Not-Track features. Because there is no accepted standard for responding to these signals, we do not currently respond to them.
10. UNITED STATES PRIVACY RIGHTS
Residents of certain US states may have additional rights, including rights to access, correct, delete, or obtain a copy of personal information, and to withdraw consent where applicable.
11. AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND PRIVACY RIGHTS
We collect and process personal information under the obligations and conditions set by Australiaβs Privacy Act 1988 and New Zealandβs Privacy Act 2020.
You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us.
12. UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated date at the top of this notice.
13. CONTACT INFORMATION
Email:
sean@hotdogbots.com
Mail:
HOTDOG Bots
130 Anzac Street
Takapuna, Auckland 0622
New Zealand
14. REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE YOUR DATA
You may request to review, update, or delete the personal information we collect from you by contacting:
sean@hotdogbots.com
Last Updated: November 13, 2025
This GDPR Notice explains how HOTDOG Bots ("we," "us," or "our") processes personal data of individuals located in the European Union (EU) or the United Kingdom (UK) under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK GDPR.
DATA COLLECTION AND USE
We collect personal data you provide directly to us, including your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you submit through our website, forms, website assistants, or communications.
We use your personal data to:
β’ Provide and manage our services
β’ Respond to enquiries
β’ Provide customer support
β’ Send communications, including marketing where you have consented
β’ Comply with legal obligations
β’ Protect legitimate interests such as security and fraud prevention
LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
We process your personal data on one or more of the following bases:
β’ Your consent
β’ Performance of a contract
β’ Compliance with legal obligations
β’ Protection of vital interests
β’ Legitimate interests pursued by us, where not overridden by your rights
DATA SHARING
We may share your data with:
β’ Affiliates or subsidiaries under common control
β’ Service providers and business partners
β’ Legal authorities where required by law
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER GDPR
EU/UK residents have the right to:
β’ Access and obtain a copy of your personal data
β’ Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
β’ Erase your personal data
β’ Restrict processing of your data
β’ Object to processing of your data
β’ Request data portability
β’ Withdraw consent at any time
β’ Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
DATA RETENTION
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Data no longer required is securely deleted or anonymised.
CONTACT INFORMATION
To exercise your rights or ask questions regarding this GDPR Notice, contact us at:
Email:
sean@hotdogbots.com
Mail:
HOTDOG Bots
130 Anzac Street
Takapuna, Auckland 0622
New Zealand