Terms and Conditions


Website: www.thedatacompany.kiwi
Entity: The Data Company (referred to as “we,” “us,” “our”)

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website and any associated services provided by The Data Company (“The Data Company”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, our [Privacy Policy], and any applicable laws or regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you must not use our website or services.

2. Nature of Our Services

The Data Company provides access to publicly available datasets and information, including aggregated or compiled public records, for business intelligence, research, and informational purposes. We do not collect or distribute non-public personal data.

All data provided through our services is:

  • Sourced from publicly accessible and legally obtained records
  • Supplied in raw or compiled format for lawful, responsible use
  • Delivered without modification unless explicitly stated

3. Data Usage Responsibility

While we ensure that our data originates from lawful public sources, how you use this data is entirely your responsibility. You agree to:

  • Use the data only in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to:
    • Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand)
    • Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007 (NZ Anti-Spam Law)
    • Fair Trading Act 1986 and Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 where applicable
  • Not use any data for unlawful, defamatory, discriminatory, or invasive purposes
  • Not represent our data as exclusive, confidential, or privately sourced

Email Marketing & Outreach

If you intend to use any data for marketing or outreach purposes (including email or SMS campaigns), you must ensure you have appropriate consent from recipients and meet the obligations set out in the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007, including providing:

  • Clear sender identification
  • Functional unsubscribe facilities
  • Evidence of express, inferred, or deemed consent

4. Intellectual Property

All branding, text, design, code, and content on this website are the intellectual property of The Data Company or its licensors. Except where otherwise stated, you may not reproduce, distribute, or adapt any part of our site or services without written permission.

Data provided via our services may include publicly available datasets but does not grant you any rights to republish or sell these datasets without legal and ethical consideration of source terms.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by New Zealand law, The Data Company and its directors, employees, contractors, or agents shall not be liable for any:

  • Loss or damage (direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential)
  • Claims, costs, or penalties
  • Business disruption, reputational harm, or legal disputes

arising out of or in connection with your use, misuse, or interpretation of the data provided.

You acknowledge and accept that:

  • The data may not be exhaustive, complete, or fully up to date
  • You are solely responsible for how the information is interpreted or applied
  • The Data Company provides no guarantee of outcomes, results, or decision-making success

6. No Warranties

All content, information, and services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

7. Third-Party Links and Tools

Our website may contain links to external websites or third-party tools. These links are provided for convenience only, and The Data Company does not endorse or take responsibility for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party site.

8. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use our website or data in any way that could damage our reputation or operations
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to restricted areas of our website
  • Interfere with the normal functioning of the site or services
  • Use automated tools (e.g., scraping, bots) without express permission

9. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time without notice. Updates will be published on this page and take effect immediately unless stated otherwise. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the amended terms.

10. Termination

We may terminate or restrict your access to our services at any time, without liability, if we believe you have violated these Terms and Conditions or any applicable law.

11. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of New Zealand, and you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.