Privacy Policy

Last updated: 09/03/2026
Entity: Obsidian Lily Group Limited (New Zealand)

Obsidian Lily Group Limited (“Obsidian Lily”, “we”, “us”) respects the privacy of individuals who visit this website or engage with our services. This policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and disclosed in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand).

1. Scope

This policy applies to personal information collected through:

this website;
assessment surveys;
editorial assessment services; and
direct correspondence with Obsidian Lily.

2. Information We May Collect

Depending on how you interact with Obsidian Lily, we may collect limited personal information, including:

name and contact details;
information provided in assessment surveys or related communications;
manuscript-related information voluntarily submitted for assessment;
payment and transaction information (where services are purchased); and
technical information such as IP address, browser type, and pages accessed via standard website analytics.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

3. Purpose of Collection

Personal information is collected and used solely for the purposes of:

assessing suitability for editorial assessment services;
delivering purchased services;
processing payments and maintaining transaction records;
communicating in relation to services requested or provided;
maintaining the security and operation of this website; and
complying with legal and regulatory obligations.

We do not use personal information for marketing lists, advertising, or promotional outreach.

4. Payment Processing

Payments made through this website are processed via third-party payment providers. Obsidian Lily does not store full credit card details.

Payment providers may collect and process payment information in accordance with their own privacy policies and security standards. Obsidian Lily receives confirmation of payment and limited transaction details only.

5. Storage and Security

Personal information is stored securely using reputable service providers. Reasonable safeguards are in place to protect information from loss, unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

Access to personal information is restricted to authorized parties only.

6. Manuscript Processing and Assessment Tools

Submitted manuscripts may be processed in full or in part using secure third-party software tools to assist with structural analysis, document integrity review, and pattern detection in support of the assessment process.

Tools are selected based on their published terms indicating that they do not claim ownership of submitted material or use such material for model training.

All interpretive analysis, evaluative judgment, and recommendations are provided solely by a human assessor.

Manuscripts remain the intellectual property of the author at all times and are retained only for the duration reasonably necessary to complete the contracted service, unless otherwise required by law.

7. Disclosure

Obsidian Lily does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Personal information may be disclosed only:

to service providers where necessary to deliver services (such as payment processing or secure data storage);
where required by law; or
where necessary to comply with legal obligations.

8. Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

9. Access and Correction

You have the right to request access to, or correction of, any personal information held about you. Requests should be made in writing using the contact details below.

10. Third-Party Services

This website may use third-party infrastructure providers (such as hosting, analytics, or payment services). These providers may process limited personal or technical data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. The most current version will always be available on this website.

12. Contact

For privacy-related enquiries, contact:

Obsidian Lily Group Limited
Email: Enquiries@obsidianlily.co.nz

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