Privacy and Security

We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. This Privacy Policy governs the collection, use and disclosure of your personal data by us and has been prepared in accordance with our obligations and your rights set out in the New Zealand Privacy Act 1993. 

How we use personal data 

Your personal information will never be given to any third party. We use your personal data for the following purposes only:  

  • Replying to your queries
  • Processing your registration as an email only subscriber, or processing your membership application 
  • Providing you with information about us and our services 
  • Providing you with services in relation to this Website
  • Complying with relevant legislation and regulations  
  • Any specific purpose which we notify you of at the time personal data is collected 

We may use non-personalised statistics about the use of this Website to continually improve it and improve customer service. These statistics do not comprise personal information. 
 
How we store personal data 
We store personal data electronically. The data is protected and secure using generally accepted standards of security. 
 
Acceptance
By using this Website you consent to our use of your personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy (as amended from time to time). By accepting this Privacy Policy, you acknowledge that the Privacy Legislation in other jurisdictions does not apply. We reserve the right to modify or amend this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. 
 
Type of personal data we collect 
We collect only the personal data you give us (including your name, email address, and contact telephone numbers). We may also keep a record of any information that you acquire from us. 
 
Where we collect personal data 
We collect personal data from the following sources and when you;

  • Inquire about information on us, our services or anything on this Website.  
  • Complete an on-line contact form or registration.

Retention of personal data  
We'll keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to achieve the purpose we collected it for. 

Reasonable Care
Your information is protected via the highest generally accepted industry protocols and standards applying all reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security controls and care to protect your personal data. Despite these efforts it is recognised that no security controls can be 100% guaranteed effective and we cannot warrant such.

Accessing/amending your personal data.
You may access your personal data we hold by contacting us. We will provide you with a copy of the personal data we keep about you.  You may request that the personal data we hold about you be corrected or deleted at any time. 

Cookies  
We may use "cookies" to provide you with access to tailored information and services on this Website, and to serve you better when you return to it. A cookie is a small data file that the Website sends to your browser, which may then store it on your system for later retrieval by the Website. Cookies track your movements through different websites; they do not record any other personal information about you. Cookies are widely used on websites to help with navigation and to help personalise your experience when you visit a website.