Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

It’s A Drama

Last updated: June 2026

1. Who we are

This website and related sites are operated by Be Media Limited.

The following brands and websites are covered by this policy:

• NZ Ahead — https://nzahead.com
• It’s A Drama — https://itsadrama.com
• Liz Deacle — https://lizdeacle.com

By using any of these websites, you agree to this combined Privacy Policy & Terms of Use.

2. Privacy policy

2.1 Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect:

• Data shown in the comment form
• IP address
• Browser user agent string

This helps with spam detection.

An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to Gravatar to check if you use the service. After approval, your profile picture may be publicly visible with your comment.

2.2 Information we collect

Information you voluntarily provide

We may collect personal information such as your name and email address when you:

• Leave a comment
• Subscribe to a newsletter
• Submit a contact form
• Create a user profile

You may create a username and password; we store the username, but your password is not visible in our records.

Information from other sources

If you link Facebook, Instagram, or Google to your profile, we may receive your name, email address, and profile picture associated with that account.

Automatically collected information

We automatically collect certain information about you and the device you use, including:

• IP address
• Operating system type and version
• Browser type
• Referring website
• Pages viewed
• Dates/times of access
• Links clicked

Cookies

We use session and persistent cookies to provide a more personalized experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your browser.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the websites may not function properly.

2.3 How your information may be used

We may use the information collected to:

• Operate and maintain the websites
• Create and manage your account
• Identify you as a user and customize content
• Send newsletters and promotional emails (with opt‑out in every email)
• Send administrative communications (confirmations, technical notices, policy updates, security alerts)
• Respond to comments and inquiries
• Provide user support
• Track and measure advertising
• Protect, investigate, and deter against unauthorized or illegal activity

2.4 GDPR compliance

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).

• Your data is stored securely by our email marketing provider when you subscribe via forms on our sites.
• Your data is used to contact you via email for newsletters, updates, reminders, and promotional marketing.
• Your data is stored for the length of your subscription or until you request deletion.
• You can opt out at any time by unsubscribing from emails.
• You remain the controller of your data and may request deletion at any time by contacting [email protected] or via the relevant contact page.
• By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies to optimize the service.

If you have an objection or complaint, contact [email protected] and we will respond within the required period.

2.5 Third‑party use of personal information

We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly authorize us to do so.

We use third‑party service providers, including (but not limited to):

• Google Analytics — tracks website usage and provides information such as referring websites and user actions. Google Analytics may capture your IP address.
• MailChimp (if used) — for delivery of email updates and newsletters; we store your name and email address for this purpose.
• KIT (if used) — for delivery of email updates and newsletters; we store your name and email address for this purpose.

Each third‑party provider’s use of your personal information is governed by its own privacy policy.

Except when required by law, we will not sell, distribute, or reveal your email addresses or other personal information without your consent. However, we may disclose or transfer personal information to third parties who acquire all or part of our business (e.g., merger, consolidation, asset sale, bankruptcy, or reorganization).

2.6 Anonymous data

We may use anonymous data that does not identify you personally, alone or combined with data from other parties. This may be used for marketing, advertising, or other purposes (e.g., analytics or information collected from cookies).

2.7 Publicly visible information

If you create a user profile or leave a comment, certain information may be publicly visible:

• Username
• Avatar
• Profile description
• Website link

Your email address is never publicly visible.

You may also choose to link your Facebook, Instagram, and Google accounts; other users may see your username, avatar, profile description, and website information.

2.8 Advertising & cookies

Our websites use cookies to:

• Store visitor preferences
• Record user‑specific information on pages visited
• Ensure visitors are not repeatedly shown the same banner ads
• Customize content based on browser type or other information

Third‑party services (such as Google Analytics and advertising networks) may also use cookies.

You may disable cookies via your browser settings and delete existing cookies. However, some functions of our websites may not be fully usable if cookies are disabled.

2.9 Display ads & programmatic advertising

We may use third‑party advertising companies to serve content and advertisements when you visit our websites. These may use cookies and similar technologies.

2.10 Retargeting ads

From time to time, we may use remarketing with third‑party companies (such as Google, Facebook, or Instagram) to market our websites. These companies use cookies to serve ads based on past visits.

2.11 Affiliate program participation

Our websites may engage in affiliate marketing by embedding tracking links. If you click an affiliate link, a cookie may be placed on your browser to track sales for commission purposes.

It’s A Drama participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. This program uses cookies to track visits and assign commissions.

2.12 Newsletters and post notifications

You may subscribe to newsletters and post notifications, which may be used for advertising purposes.

Emails may contain tracking pixels that allow us to see if and when you open an email and which links you click. This helps us tailor future content to your interests. This behavior is not shared with third parties.

2.13 Your rights

You may:

• Opt‑out — unsubscribe from future email communications via links in our emails or by emailing [email protected].
• Access — request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Amend — request corrections or updates to your personal information.
• Delete — request that we erase or forget your personal data, subject to legal and record‑keeping requirements.

Requests can be sent to [email protected].

2.14 Sensitive personal information

You should not submit sensitive personal information to our websites (e.g., social security numbers, information regarding race or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health information, criminal background, or trade union memberships). If you choose to submit such information, it will be handled under this Privacy Policy but we strongly discourage doing so.

2.15 Children’s information

Our websites do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 16. If a parent or guardian believes that we have such information, they should contact [email protected] and we will use our best efforts to promptly remove it.

2.16 Contact information

For any questions related to this Privacy Policy, contact:

Email: [email protected]

3. Terms of use

3.1 Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using NZ Ahead, It’s A Drama, Liz Deacle, or any related websites operated by Be Media Limited, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the websites.

3.2 Intellectual property

All content on the sites — including text, data, graphics, videos, sound files, podcasts, photos, artwork, documents, and other materials — is copyrighted unless otherwise noted and is the property of Be Media Limited and/or its suppliers.

You are granted a limited, non‑exclusive, non‑transferable, non‑sublicensable license to access and use the sites for personal purposes only.

You may not copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, distribute, modify, or use any content for public or commercial purposes without express written permission.

All trade names, trademarks, and images (including “NZ Ahead”, “It’s A Drama”, and “Liz Deacle”) are the property of, or used with permission by, Be Media Limited.

3.3 User submissions

If you send comments, suggestions, notes, text, drawings, images, designs, or other materials to us, these submissions become the sole property of Be Media Limited. We may use, publish, and disseminate such submissions for any purpose, commercial or otherwise, without acknowledgment or compensation.

3.4 Accuracy of information

While we use reasonable efforts to include accurate and up‑to‑date information, we make no warranties or representations as to its accuracy and assume no liability for errors or omissions.

3.5 Electronic communications

By registering with any of our sites or subscribing to our services, you consent to receive notices, announcements, agreements, disclosures, reports, and other communications electronically, including via email.

3.6 Security

We use commercially reasonable efforts to restrict unauthorized access to our data and files. However, no system can be entirely impenetrable. You acknowledge that unauthorized third parties may access, view, copy, modify, or distribute data and files stored via the sites. Use of the sites is at your own risk.

3.7 Privacy

By using the sites, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with it, in whole or in part, please do not use the sites.

3.8 Disclaimers

All content on the sites is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

We do not warrant or represent:

• That use of the materials will be uninterrupted or error‑free
• That defects will be corrected
• That the sites or content are free from bugs, viruses, or other harmful components
• That you will earn any money or achieve any particular results using our content, technology, or services

You are solely responsible for evaluating your own earning potential, business decisions, and outcomes.

3.9 Limitation of liability

In no event shall Be Media Limited be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, punitive, reliance, or consequential damages, whether foreseeable or not, including (but not limited to):

• Damage or loss of property, equipment, information, or data
• Loss of profits, revenue, or goodwill
• Cost of capital or replacement services
• Claims for service interruptions or transmission problems

This limitation applies regardless of the theory of liability, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

3.10 Third‑party services

We are not responsible for performance or service problems caused by any third‑party website or service provider (including web hosting, payment processors such as Stripe, software providers, or updates/upgrades). Any such issues are governed solely by your agreement with that provider.

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to determine whether we are responsible for any malfunction or disruption, to limit your use of the sites or content, or to terminate your account if we determine that you have violated these Terms of Use or other rules or conditions.

3.11 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Be Media Limited, its directors, officers, employees, and agents harmless from any and all liabilities, claims, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your breach of this agreement
• Your violation of law or third‑party rights
• Any content you post or share on or through the sites
• Your use of the sites or services
• Your conduct in connection with the sites or services

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense of any claim for which we are entitled to indemnification; you agree to cooperate with us as reasonably requested.

3.12 Governing law

This agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand, without regard to conflict‑of‑law principles. You submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of New Zealand courts.

If any provision of this agreement is unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision is deemed severable and does not affect the validity or enforceability of remaining provisions.

3.13 Changes to these terms

These Terms of Use may be revised from time to time by updating this page. You are bound by any such revisions and should periodically review this page to see the current terms.

4. Recurring payment terms & conditions

These terms apply to any recurring payment plans offered on our websites (including NZ Ahead memberships and any subscription‑based services).

4.1 Recurring payments

By opting into a recurring payment plan, you authorize Be Media Limited to automatically charge your selected payment method every three (3) months or annually, depending on your chosen plan.

4.2 Payment authorization

You acknowledge and agree that recurring payments will be processed automatically without further authorization unless you cancel your subscription before the next billing cycle.

4.3 Cancellation policy

It is the customer’s responsibility to cancel recurring payments if they no longer wish to continue. Be Media Limited is not responsible for cancelling payments on your behalf.

To cancel your subscription, log into your account and follow the cancellation instructions.

Cancellations must be made before the next billing date to avoid being charged for the upcoming billing cycle.

4.4 No refunds

Payments that have already been processed are non‑refundable.

If you cancel after a payment has been made, your access will continue until the end of the current billing cycle, and you will not be charged further.

4.5 Failed payments

If a recurring payment fails due to insufficient funds, expired card details, or any other reason, you will be notified. Payment details must be updated within 7 days to maintain service.

4.6 Changes to recurring payment terms

Be Media Limited reserves the right to modify these recurring payment terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on our websites, and continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.