How TopChoice handles your information, and how our independent recommendations and featured placements work.
TopChoice ("we", "us", "our") is operated by EightySix Digital. We respect your privacy and handle personal information in line with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. This policy explains what we collect and how we use it.
We only collect the information you choose to give us — for example, when you submit our contact or "Get Featured" forms. That typically includes your name, email address, phone number, business details and your message. We also collect standard, anonymised analytics about how the site is used (such as pages visited and approximate location) to help us improve it.
We do not sell your personal information, and we don't send marketing you haven't asked for.
We use a small number of trusted third-party services to run the site — for example, form delivery (to email us your enquiries), website hosting, and analytics. These providers process limited data on our behalf and only as needed to provide their service.
The site may use cookies or similar technologies for basic functionality and anonymised analytics. You can control or block cookies through your browser settings; some features may not work as well if you do.
You can ask to access or correct the personal information we hold about you, or ask us to delete it, at any time. Just email topchoice@eightysix.digital and we'll help.
TopChoice is an independent editorial platform. Our "Top 5" lists are our own opinion, formed from independent research and public reputation signals (such as reviews on Google and other platforms). We do not host our own reviews, and we are not affiliated with the businesses we recommend unless clearly stated.
Some pages include a clearly labelled featured placement, which is a paid advertising option for businesses. Featured placements sit separately from, and do not influence, our editorial Top 5 rankings. Where a placement is paid, it is always labelled as featured.
We take care to keep our information current, but rankings, business details and availability can change, and we can't guarantee everything is complete or error-free. Our recommendations are a starting point — not professional, legal or financial advice. Always do your own checks (including licences, insurance, references and written quotes) before engaging any business.
You deal directly with the businesses listed on TopChoice. We are not a party to any agreement, booking or transaction between you and a business, and we are not responsible for the work they carry out. Any issues should be raised directly with the business concerned.
Our pages link to third-party websites for your convenience. We don't control those sites and aren't responsible for their content, accuracy or privacy practices.
If you have any questions about this policy, please get in touch.
