Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1 January 2026
Owned & Operated by Ultra Sigma Limited (New Zealand)
Bars.nz ("we", "us", "our") is a platform owned and operated by Ultra Sigma Limited, a New Zealand company. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and all applicable laws.
By using Bars.nz, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who Can Use Bars.nz
Bars.nz is strictly for individuals 18 years of age or older.
By using the platform, you confirm that you meet this legal requirement.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
2.1 Account Information
- Name (optional)
- Email address
- Profile preferences
- Saved bars, vibes and social interactions
2.2 Usage Data
- Pages visited
- Search filters
- Device type & browser information
- IP address (for security)
2.3 Location Data
- Optional, only if you choose to enable it
- Used to show nearby bars
Bars.nz does not collect sensitive personal information.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve Bars.nz features
- Personalise your experience
- Enable "Social / Connect" features
- Improve bar recommendations
- Ensure platform safety and security
- Communicate important service updates
We do not sell your data to third parties.
4. Sharing of Information
We may share limited information only when necessary:
- With service providers such as Supabase (for secure data storage)
- With law enforcement only if legally required
- With bar/venue owners only if you choose to contact or interact with them
We do not share private user data for advertising.
5. Social & Safety Protections
Bars.nz includes social features. To protect users:
- Users can report inappropriate behaviour
- Abuse, harassment, impersonation, or unsafe actions are prohibited
- We may suspend or remove users who violate community guidelines
- Bars.nz does not guarantee the behaviour of any user you meet
Ultra Sigma Limited is not responsible for:
- Conduct of users
- Interactions that occur off the platform
- In-person meet-ups or harm resulting from personal decisions
Use Bars.nz responsibly.
6. Cookies
Bars.nz uses cookies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Improve functionality
- Analyse site performance
By using the site, you consent to cookie usage.
7. Data Security
We use modern security standards and encrypted services (e.g. Supabase) to protect your data.
However, no online service is 100% secure.
Users are advised to take reasonable precautions with their information.
8. Your Rights (NZ Privacy Act 2020)
You may:
- Request access to your data
- Request corrections to your data
- Request deletion of your data
- Request to close your account
Contact: info@ultrasigma.com
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates take effect immediately upon publication on this page.
10. Contact Us
Ultra Sigma Limited
New Zealand
Email: info@ultrasigma.com
Thank you for using Bars.nz — The Social Life Hub.