Introduction

At NZ Senior Culture ("we," "our," or "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services related to elderly care and cultural perspectives in New Zealand.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or use our services. By accessing our website and services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for our services or events
• Fill out a contact form
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Participate in webinars or workshops
• Request information about our services

The personal information we collect may include:

• Name, email address, and phone number
• Mailing address
• Demographic information (such as age, cultural background)
• Information relevant to surveys and/or offers

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, our servers may automatically log standard information that your browser sends. This may include:

• Your IP address
• Device type and browser information
• Pages you visit and time spent on those pages
• Referring website
• Geographic location
• Operating system

We may also collect information through cookies and similar technologies. See our Cookie Policy section for more details.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing, maintaining, and improving our services
• Processing registrations and responding to inquiries
• Sending newsletters, updates, and marketing communications
• Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Developing new programs and services
• Complying with legal obligations
• Preventing fraudulent activity and enhancing security

Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate our website, conduct our business, or provide services to you, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or in response to valid legal process, such as a court order or government investigation.
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by another company.
• With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission to share your information.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

The safety and security of your information also depends on you. We urge you to take steps to keep your personal information secure, including choosing strong passwords for our website and not sharing your password with others.

Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal information.
• Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
• Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal information, under certain conditions.
• Restriction: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information, under certain conditions.
• Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information, under certain conditions.
• Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information. These cookies allow us to distinguish you from other users of the website, which helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and allows us to improve our site.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.
• Preference Cookies: These cookies remember choices you make and provide enhanced features.
• Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our website.

You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website may become inaccessible or not function properly.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• By email: [email protected]
• By phone: +64 21 749 3068
• By mail: 17 Kowhai Street, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024, New Zealand