Privacy Policy

Last updated: Nov 2026

Canned Marketing (referred to as “Canned”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information in a transparent and responsible way.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

By visiting our website, submitting a form, or engaging with Canned the Marketing Podcast, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.


1. Purpose of Collection

We only collect personal information where it is necessary for a lawful purpose connected to our work.

This includes managing speaker applications, producing and promoting podcast content, communicating with guests and representatives, and responding to enquiries.


2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • LinkedIn profile URL

  • City and country

  • Professional background, areas of expertise, and experience

  • Website links or other information you choose to provide

We collect information directly from you unless it is unreasonable or impractical to do so.


3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • Assess and manage podcast guest and speaker submissions

  • Communicate with speakers, agents, and contributors

  • Produce, publish, and promote podcast episodes

  • Improve our content and audience experience

  • Meet legal or regulatory obligations

We do not use personal information for purposes unrelated to these activities.


4. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose personal information only where necessary, including:

  • To trusted service providers who support our operations (such as website hosting, email platforms, or podcast production tools)

  • Where disclosure is required or authorised by law

We do not sell or trade personal information.


5. Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to ensure personal information is protected against loss, unauthorised access, misuse, modification, or disclosure.

Access to personal information is limited to those who require it for legitimate business purposes.


6. Accuracy of Information

We take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information we hold is accurate, up to date, complete, and relevant for its intended use.


7. Access and Correction

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if the information is inaccurate or incomplete.

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe, in line with the Privacy Act 2020.


8. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our content and to improve performance. These tools collect anonymised or aggregated data where possible.

You can control cookie settings through your browser.


9. Overseas Disclosure

Some of our service providers may store or process information outside New Zealand. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information is protected in a way that is comparable to New Zealand privacy standards.


10. Retention of Information

We only retain personal information for as long as it is required for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.


11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on our website, with the updated date noted above.


12. Contact and Complaints

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to privacy, or wish to make a complaint, please contact:

Canned Marketing
Email: hello@cannedmarketing.com

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to make a complaint to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of New Zealand.