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 Privacy Policy 

1. Overview

Pride Wairau values the privacy of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our use of your information, please contact us via email as provided in the Contact Us section below.

2. Scope and Consent

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By providing us with personal information or using our website and services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. This includes any personal information you provide or authorise us to collect.

3. Policy Updates

Pride Wairau may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website and take effect immediately upon posting. We may also notify you directly of significant changes. It is your responsibility to review this policy regularly to stay informed of updates.

4. Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy supplements and does not replace our rights and obligations under the Privacy Act 2020 and the Health Information Privacy Code 2020, or any specific authorisations you provide.

5. Collection of Personal Information

Types of Information Collected
The personal information we collect may include:
Contact information (name, phone number, email address)

Methods of Collection
We generally collect personal information directly from you. However, we may also collect information from third parties if you have authorized them to provide it to us.

Examples of when we collect personal information include:

  • Registering for events

  • Applying for grants or funding

  • Making donations

  • Submitting complaints, inquiries, or feedback

  • Registering to volunteer

  • Subscribing to email updates

  • Cookies
     

When you use our website, we may collect non-identifiable information through cookies. Cookies help us enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing website usage. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

Payment Information
Payments made through our website are processed by third-party providers like Stripe, which securely handle your payment information. Pride Wairau does not store your payment card details.

Third-Party Ticketing
Pride Wairau and its event organisers use third-party ticketing providers (e.g., EventBrite). We may access contact information provided to these events for contact tracing and communication purposes.

6. Use of Personal Information

Pride Wairau may use your personal information for purposes including:

  • Operating and managing events

  • Monitoring website usage

  • Handling complaints or inquiries

  • Any other purpose authorised by you or permitted by law

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We may also use your contact information to send you updates about Pride Wairau events and activities. You can opt-out of communications by emailing us.

7. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may share your personal information with:

  • Partners, contractors, and service providers assisting with event operations

  • Any party authorised by you or as required by law

  • We require third parties to adhere to confidentiality obligations and applicable privacy laws.


If we transfer personal information overseas, we ensure compliance with applicable laws, including privacy regulations.

3. Policy Updates

Storage
Personal information is stored securely, either at our office or in cloud databases managed by third parties. We maintain compliance with privacy laws regardless of storage location.

Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect personal information. However, due to the nature of the internet, we cannot guarantee complete security of information transmitted to us.

Updates
Please notify us of any changes to your contact details to keep our records up-to-date.

9. Access and Correction of Personal Information

Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to access and correct any personal information we hold about you. Please refer to the Contact Us section below for inquiries.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These websites are not governed by this Privacy Policy, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the personal information we hold about you, please contact us at:

Pride Wairau
Email: kiaora@pridewairau.co.nz

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