Data Policy

Our Commitment

Bowen is a free public service designed to make New Zealand legal information more accessible. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle data.

What We Collect

When you use Bowen, we collect:

• Your queries and the responses Bowen provides
• Basic session information to improve the service

We do not collect personal identifying information. We do not require you to create an account or provide your name, email, or any other personal details.

How We Use Your Data

All queries and responses are anonymised and are used solely to:

• Monitor that Bowen is providing accurate and helpful information
• Identify areas where Bowen can be improved
• Ensure the service remains reliable and available

What We Will Never Do

Your data will never be sold. We will never:

• Sell your queries or any data to third parties
• Use your data for advertising or marketing purposes

All data is held internally and used exclusively to ensure Bowen continues to provide a quality free public service.

Data Retention

We retain anonymised query logs to help us understand how Bowen is being used and to improve the service over time. These logs do not contain any information that could identify you personally.

Questions

If you have any questions about this data policy or how Bowen handles your information, please get in touch with us.

joe@bowenpublic.com