Privacy Policy

Last updated: 22 January 2026

harness.design is operated from New Zealand. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information and user generated content are collected, used, stored, and protected when you use the website or service. It includes information for users in the European Union (GDPR) and California (CCPA).

1. Information we collect

We may collect the following information:

Name or username
Email address
Account credentials
Usage data such as pages visited, features used, timestamps
Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device type
User generated content including wiring harness designs and related project data

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information.

2. User generated content

The service allows users to create and store wiring harness designs.

All designs and related data belong entirely to the user
Designs are private by default and are not visible to other users
Sharing features may be introduced in the future, at which point this policy will be updated

We may access user designs manually for support, debugging, and technical analysis.

3. How information is collected

Information is collected when you:

Create an account
Create or modify harness designs
Contact us
Use the service
Interact with the website through essential cookies

4. Why we collect information

We collect information to:

Provide and operate the service
Store and display user designs
Improve functionality and reliability
Provide support and troubleshoot issues
Maintain security and prevent misuse
Comply with legal obligations

5. Legal basis

Where applicable under international law, information is processed based on:

User consent
Performance of a service requested by the user
Legitimate interests such as maintaining security and improving the service

6. Cookies and tracking

We use essential cookies only. These are required for:

Authentication and account login
Maintaining user sessions
Core application functionality

Because only essential cookies are used, there is no opt out mechanism provided on the site. You may still control or block cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect functionality.

7. Data storage and security

Data is stored using Supabase infrastructure located in the United States.

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are taken to protect information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

No system is completely secure and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

We do not sell personal information.

Information may be shared only with:

Infrastructure and service providers required to operate the platform
Legal authorities if required by law

No third parties are given access to user designs beyond what is required to operate the service.

9. International users

Your information may be processed outside your country of residence, including in the United States. By using the service, you consent to this transfer.

10. User rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights.

Access your personal information
Correct inaccuracies
Request deletion of your information
Withdraw consent for data processing
Request data portability

California (CCPA)

Access categories of personal information collected
Know the purposes and sources of information collection
Request deletion of personal information
Do Not Sell My Information: we do not sell personal information

How to exercise rights

Users may delete designs directly within the service
Account deletion or other requests can be made by emailing
harness.design.nz@gmail.com

11. Data retention

User data is retained only as long as necessary to provide the service.

System backups are retained for up to 24 hours.

12. Children

The service is not intended for users under 13 years of age.

13. Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page.

14. Contact

For privacy related questions or requests, contact
Email: harness.design.nz@gmail.com