Privacy Policy

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Last updated: September 2026

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At SELAH HOUSE, hospitality and care extend to how we handle your personal information. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy with dignity, transparency, and intentionality.

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This Privacy Policy outlines how Selah House Limited collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you visit our website, communicate with us, join our community, or book a ritual.

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We handle all personal data in strict accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

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1. Who We Are

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In this Privacy Policy, references to “SELAH HOUSE”, “we”, “our”, or “us” refer to:

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Selah House Limited
1/439 Mount Albert Road, Mount Roskill
Auckland 1041, New Zealand
hello@selahhouse.co.nz

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2. The Information We Collect

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To deliver a seamless, personalized, and safe ritual experience, we may collect the following information:

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  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and physical address.
  • Booking & Experience Details: Preferred dates, selected treatment family (The Oasis Ritual, The Selah Ritual, The Royal Ritual), and appointment history.
  • Health & Treatment Intake Details: Information you voluntarily provide regarding allergies, skin sensitivities, pregnancy, medical conditions, or mobility requirements necessary to safely perform our hammam and body rituals.
  • Transaction & Payment Data: Payment status, gift card redemptions, and transaction records. Full credit card details are processed securely by our encrypted payment gateways and are never stored directly by SELAH HOUSE.
  • Communications: Inquiries sent via our contact form, email correspondence, or feedback provided post-treatment.
  • Digital & Usage Data: IP address, device type, browser information, and website interaction patterns gathered via cookies and analytics.

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Providing health and contact details is optional; however, where information is required to safely conduct a ritual, manage a booking, or process a payment, we may be unable to host you without it.

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3. How We Collect Your Information

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We collect personal information directly from you when you:

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  1. Reserve a treatment online or over the phone.
  2. Complete a digital or physical pre-treatment intake form.
  3. Subscribe to our journal, seasonal reflections, or updates.
  4. Contact our concierge team via email or online forms.
  5. Interact with our website and digital touchpoints.

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We may also receive confirmation data from our trusted operational software partners, such as our booking platform and payment processors.

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4. Why We Collect & Use Your Information

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We collect and use your data to honor your time and care for your well-being. Specifically, we use your information to:

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  • Facilitate, manage, and confirm your ritual appointments.
  • Safely tailor our hammam and wellness treatments to your body, allergies, and physical needs.
  • Process payments, issue digital receipts, and honor gift vouchers.
  • Communicate essential pre-arrival preparation details and post-treatment guidance.
  • Respond thoughtfully to inquiries, feedback, and special requests.
  • Send seasonal reflections, event invitations, and journal updates where you have opted in.
  • Maintain accurate business records and uphold legal and health standards.

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5. Email & Communication Preferences

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When you opt in to receive communications from SELAH HOUSE, we may share occasional reflections, seasonal invitations, and brand updates.

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  • You may opt out of marketing emails at any time using the Unsubscribe link located at the bottom of our emails or by contacting us directly at hello@selahhouse.co.nz.

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  • Unsubscribing from marketing messages will not impact essential operational communications regarding active bookings, health disclosures, or payment confirmations.
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6. Sharing Your Information

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We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

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We share information only with select third-party service providers who assist us in

operating SELAH HOUSE. These providers include:

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  • Online booking and point-of-sale software.
  • Secure payment gateways.
  • Website hosting and cloud storage services.
  • Email marketing and transactional communication systems.

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All third-party providers are vetted and bound by strict confidentiality obligations, handling your data solely to fulfill their designated service to SELAH HOUSE.

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7. Overseas Data Storage

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Some of our software platforms and cloud services may store or process data on secure servers located outside New Zealand.

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Where overseas storage occurs, we ensure these service providers maintain privacy standards that meet or exceed the protections required under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

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8. Cookies & Website Analytics

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Our website uses cookies and similar digital technologies to ensure smooth site navigation, remember your preferences, and help us understand how guests interact with our web pages.

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You can manage or disable cookies through your web browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain interactive features on our site, such as booking workflows.

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9. Security & Data Retention

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We implement appropriate technical, physical, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

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We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the operational purposes for which it was collected, or as required by New Zealand legal, tax, and record-keeping regulations.

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When data is no longer needed, it is securely destroyed or permanently anonymized.

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10. Your Rights: Access & Correction

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Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if you believe any detail is inaccurate.

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To make a privacy request, please contact our Brand Concierge:

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SELAH HOUSE
Attn: Privacy Officer
1/439 Mount Albert Road, Mount Roskill
Auckland 1041, New Zealand
Email: hello@selahhouse.co.nz

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We may verify your identity before processing access requests to ensure guest security.

11. Policy Updates

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We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational refinements, technological updates, or legal changes.

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The latest version will always be accessible on our website with the updated effective date.

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12. Regulatory Body

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If you feel a privacy concern has not been addressed to your satisfaction, you have the right to contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner New Zealand:

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  • Website: privacy.org.nz
  • Phone: +64 22 502 2828