Our Commitment to Your Privacy

GreenPower Energy Limited (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your right to privacy and your right to view and update the personal information we hold about you. We are committed to protecting your privacy when you visit our website, use our services, or contact us in any way.

We will only collect, use and share your personal information in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and this Privacy Policy.

Personal Information We Collect

When you access any of our services—including electricity supply, account management, customer support, purchasing products, or submitting enquiries—you may be required to provide some or all of the following personal information:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your residential or postal address
  • Your phone number
  • Your electricity ICP / usage information
  • Your credit card number, cardholder name, expiry date and CVC (if applicable)

Note: We do not handle or store full credit card details. Payments are processed by a PCI-DSS–compliant payment provider. Your payment details are handled securely in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 and industry security standards.

How We Use Your Personal Information

We collect and use your personal information to:

  • Provide electricity services you sign up for
  • Process payments and manage your account
  • Administer your membership or online access
  • Improve our services and customer experience
  • Conduct surveys (e.g., customer satisfaction) if you have opted in
  • Notify you about new products, services, offers, or updates (only if you opt in to receive marketing communications)

Changing or Accessing Your Personal Information

You have the right to view and update the personal information we hold about you at any time.

You may update your details by:

  • Logging into your customer account on our website
  • Contacting our Customer Service team at 0800 945 2378
  • Emailing us at info@greenpowerenergy.co.nz

Comments or Community Contributions

If our website allows community interactions (e.g., comments), your display name or first name + last initial may be shown.

We strongly advise you not to post personal information (email, address, phone number, etc.) publicly.

If we wish to use your publicly posted content in our marketing or articles, we will attempt to obtain your permission first.

Disclosure of Your Personal Information

We will never sell or rent your personal information.

We may share your contact information only with trusted third-party providers who assist us with:

  • Email distribution
  • System hosting
  • Customer communication services

These providers will only use your information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 and this Privacy Policy.

We may also provide survey results to third parties, but only in aggregated and anonymous form.

Cookies

GreenPower Energy Limited uses cookies and session technologies to understand how visitors interact with our website and to improve user experience.

Cookies help us:

  • Improve website performance
  • Provide personalised information
  • Remember that you are logged in (temporary session cookies)

You must accept temporary session cookies to log in or purchase services on our website.

Third-party cookies

We may use:

  • Google Analytics for website analytics
  • Remarketing services for relevant advertising
  • Web beacons for impression reporting
  • Demographic interest reporting

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time.

Contacting You

We may contact you to:

  • Clarify account or payment details
  • Respond to enquiries
  • Provide information relating to the operation and security of your account
  • Notify you of changes to terms, pricing, or service conditions

If you opt in to marketing, you may also receive updates about new products or promotions.
You can update your marketing preferences at any time in your account settings.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not endorse or control the content or privacy practices of these websites.

Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Privacy Complaints

GreenPower Energy Limited is committed to resolving any privacy concerns quickly and appropriately.

If you believe your privacy has been compromised, please contact us immediately: 0800 945 2378

Refund Policy – GreenPower Energy Limited

If you have purchased electricity packages through our website or app, you have 48 hours to request a refund back to your GreenPower Energy account balance.

Refunds back to your GreenPower Energy account

You may request a refund for unused packages within:

  • 48 hours of purchase, or
  • The current billing period

Refunds are not available for electricity already consumed or for packages purchased automatically by us to cover usage.

You may apply for a refund in these situations:

  1. Your first purchase as a new customer (within 7 days)
  2. You are ending your supply agreement and have over-purchased packages
  3. A metering error resulted in excess purchase

Refunds will appear in your “My Orders” section.

Refunds from your account into your bank account

Credit balances are generally for electricity purchases only. Refunds to a bank account are only allowed in exceptional circumstances:

  • Duplicate or mistaken payment
  • Switching to another retailer
  • Extreme financial hardship
  • Lines company rebates
  • Significant metering errors over time

Refunds can only be made to the original bank account used for payment.

To request a refund, contact us at: 0800 945 2378

Security Capabilities & Policy for Transmission of Payment

Information We Collect

When making an online purchase, we collect your name, email address, and credit card details (processed securely).

How We Protect Your Information

We use:

  • SSL encryption (128-bit or higher)
  • Secure PCI-DSS–compliant payment gateways
  • Multiple layers of encryption and security

GreenPower Energy Limited does not store full credit card details.

Cookies

Cookies are required for login and purchase functionality. They do not store personally identifiable information.

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of information consistent with this policy.