A legal disclaimer

1. Introduction

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 New Zealand. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information through our website.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name and contact details (such as email address and phone number)

• Organisation or employer details

• Information submitted through registration forms (including event, training, or membership registrations)

• Documents or files uploaded as part of a registration or application

• Login and account information for members

We may also collect limited technical information automatically, such as:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Pages visited on our website

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3. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information when you:

• Complete forms on our website

• Register for events, training, or membership

• Contact us directly

• Use or browse our website

We also collect certain technical and usage information automatically to support website functionality, security, and analytics.

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4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Process registrations, applications, and memberships

• Communicate with you about services, events, or updates

• Provide access to member-only areas and resources

• Maintain and improve our website and services

• Meet our legal obligations.

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5. Storage and Security

Your information is stored using secure hosting infrastructure and associated systems. We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

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6. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with trusted service providers where necessary to operate our website and services, including:

• Website hosting and data storage providers

• Email and communication platforms

• Payment or registration processing services (if applicable)

We may also disclose information where required by law.

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7. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve user experience

• Analyse website traffic and usage

• Support website functionality

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, although this may affect how the site functions.

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8. Access and Correction

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request correction of that information if you believe it is inaccurate.

If you would like to request a copy of your personal information, or ask for it to be corrected, please contact us.

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9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you can also contact us.