Shorecast.Last updated 29 August 2026
AI Developments New Zealand Limited ("AI Developments", "we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. This policy explains what we collect through Shorecast (shorecast.ai, previously weather.aidev.nz), how we use it, and the choices you have.
Who we are
Shorecast is operated by AI Developments New Zealand Limited (NZBN 9429048543606, company number 8087880), a company registered in New Zealand with its registered office at 361 Kaiikanui Road, RD 1, Hikurangi 0181, New Zealand.
Information we collect
When you create an account, we collect the information you provide - typically your name, email address, and the location you choose to see weather for. If you use the "use my current location" feature, your browser shares your coordinates with us so we can save that location to your account. We may also collect basic technical information your browser sends automatically, such as your IP address and the pages you visit, to keep the app secure and working properly.
How we use your information, and your consent
By creating an account and using Shorecast - for example by accepting an invitation and saving your details - you give us permission to add those details to our database and to use them for marketing and research purposes, as well as to provide the service to you.
We use the information you provide to:
- operate your account and show weather, forecast and tide information for your chosen location;
- send you service emails such as invitations and password resets;
- add you to our customer and prospect database;
- send you marketing communications and updates about AI Developments;
- carry out research and analysis to understand demand and improve our services; and
- meet our legal and operational obligations.
Sharing your information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with trusted service providers who help us run our business and this app - such as email and hosting providers - who are required to protect it and use it only for the purposes we specify. Weather and tide data is retrieved from third-party forecast services using your chosen coordinates, without your name or contact details attached. We may also disclose information where required by law.
Storage and security
Your information is stored securely and we take reasonable steps to protect it from loss, misuse, and unauthorised access. We keep it only for as long as needed for the purposes described above, or as required by law.
Your rights
Under the Privacy Act 2020 you have the right to ask for access to the personal information we hold about you, to request corrections, and to ask us to stop sending you marketing communications at any time. To make a request, contact us using the details below.
Cookies
Shorecast uses a small number of cookies that are necessary for it to function, for example to keep you signed in and to keep forms secure. It does not use them to track you across other websites.
Contact us
To ask about this policy or the information we hold about you, or to opt out of marketing, email us at hello@aidev.nz or write to AI Developments New Zealand Limited, 361 Kaiikanui Road, RD 1, Hikurangi 0181, New Zealand.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner at privacy.org.nz.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The current version will always be available on this page.