Webiste Privacy Statement
A LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Manatahi and Mahitahi Trust is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website and interact with our services. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with New Zealand's privacy laws, Manatahi and Mahitahi Trust is subject to the requirements under the Privacy Act 2020.
PRIVACY POLICY
1. Information We Collect
We only collect personal information that you choose to give us while using our website and its services. We only use this personal information for the purpose(s) specified at the point of collection.
We collect both personal and non-personal information when you visit our website, engage with our services, or interact with us online.
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Personal Information
Personal information is any information that can be used to identify you. The types of personal information we may collect include, name, email address, phone number, mailing address, any other information you provide to us through forms, surveys, or other communications. -
Non-Personal Information
Non-personal information cannot be used to identify you and is gathered for analytical and operational purposes. This may include IP address, browser type and version, device type and operating system, pages you visit on our website, time and date of access, referring websites or search terms
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
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To communicate with you regarding our programmes, events, or updates.
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To respond to your inquiries, questions, or feedback
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To improve our website, content, and user experience
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To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights
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To prevent fraud and ensure the security of our website and transactions
3. How We Store and Protect Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information from unauthorised access, use, disclosure, or loss. This includes using secure servers, encryption, and other safeguards. However, please note that while we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. However, we may disclose your personal information in the following circumstances:
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Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with website hosting, payment processing, email communications, and other necessary services. These providers are required to handle your personal information securely and only for the purposes for which it was provided.
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Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or to comply with legal processes, such as a court order or government request.
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Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to applicable privacy laws.
5. Statistical Information
Our website may use measurement tools such as browser cookies and similar statistical tracking technologies (such as web beacons and analytics tools). We use this information to help us understand how people are using our website and to improve the site. Browser cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and activities.
You can control the use of cookies by adjusting your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, the pages you visit, how long you stay, and what links you click. This data helps us improve our website and services.
The information collected is anonymous and cannot be used to identify you personally. Google may store this data on servers outside of New Zealand. For more information, you can read Google’s Privacy Policy.
You can choose to disable Google Analytics tracking by using browser add-ons or adjusting your cookie settings.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the following rights concerning your personal information:
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Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
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Correction: You have the right to request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
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Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
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Withdrawal of Consent: If you have given us consent to process your information, you can withdraw that consent at any time. This may affect our ability to provide certain services to you.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@manatahi.co.nz. Our Privacy Officer will respond to your request as required under the Privacy Act 2020.
8. Children’s Privacy
If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information as quickly as possible.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal obligations. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the revised policy will be effective as of the date shown at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or our Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights under the Privacy Act 2020, please contact us at:
Manatahi
Email: info@manatahi.co.nz
Phone: (09) 950 8655
Physical Address: Unit 7 40 Cavendish Drive, Manukau, Auckland 2104