Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11 August 2025

Welcome aboard Dolphamine. We take your privacy seriously — almost as seriously as we take good design and the perfect weather for sailing.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, services, and communications. By using our website or working with us, you agree to the terms in this policy.

1. Who We Are

Dolphamine is a New Zealand-based brand and design studio for ocean-connected businesses, founded by Tara Cooney.
When we say “we,” “our,” or “us,” we’re talking about Dolphamine. When we say “you,” we mean anyone who visits our website, contacts us, or uses our services.

2. The Information We Collect

We collect two types of information:

a. Personal Information (you give this to us)

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Company name

  • Billing address

  • Any other details you choose to share (e.g., in an inquiry or project brief)

b. Non-Personal Information (we collect this automatically)

  • Website analytics data (pages visited, time spent, browser type, IP address)

  • Cookies and tracking pixels from tools like Google Analytics and social media advertising platforms

3. How We Collect It

  • When you fill out a form on our website

  • When you book a call or meeting via Calendly or similar tools

  • When you email, call, or message us

  • When you sign up for our newsletter or download a resource

  • Automatically through website analytics, cookies, and similar technologies

4. Why We Collect It

We use your information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and deliver our services

  • Prepare proposals, contracts, and invoices

  • Send newsletters, updates, or marketing (you can unsubscribe anytime)

  • Improve our website and services

  • Comply with legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements

5. How We Use & Store Your Information

  • Your personal data is stored securely in password-protected and/or encrypted systems.

  • We keep it only as long as needed for the purpose collected, or as required by law (e.g., 7 years for financial records in NZ).

  • We do not sell, rent, or trade your information to anyone. Ever.

6. When We Share Information

We only share your information with trusted third parties when necessary to run our business, for example:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email newsletter platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Flodesk)

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

  • Cloud-based design tools or project management systems

  • Analytics and advertising platforms
    These third parties are required to keep your information safe and use it only for the purposes we specify.

We may also disclose your information if required by law.

7. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and tracking pixels to:

  • Improve your experience on our website

  • Understand how visitors use our site

  • Deliver relevant advertising

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not work as intended.

8. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you have rights to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Correct any inaccurate information

  • Ask us to delete your information (unless we’re legally required to keep it)

  • Opt out of marketing communications

  • Restrict or object to certain data uses

  • Request a copy of your data in a portable format (GDPR requirement)

To exercise these rights, email us at tara@dolphamine.com.

9. International Visitors

If you’re visiting us from outside New Zealand, know that your information may be transferred and stored here. We follow NZ’s Privacy Act 2020 and take reasonable steps to protect your data, even if local laws differ.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “last updated” date at the top will always tell you the most recent version. If changes are significant, we’ll make it obvious (like a banner on the site or a direct email).

11. Contact Us

Questions, concerns, or a burning desire to talk about fonts?
Email tara@dolphamine.com or write to:



Plain English Promise:
We’ll always explain what we’re doing with your data in words you actually understand.

For information about ownership and permitted use of our content, see our Copyright & Usage Policy.