Privacy Policy

Introduction
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal information when you visit our website This is Aotearoa, managed by ATA Limited.

Information We Collect
Any member of the public may anonymously access and browse this website for their own purposes. We do not automatically log personal information from individual users.
However, we may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide us directly through the use of our sign-up, feedback, or story-sharing pop-ups. We may also collect these personal details when you email us directly for the purposes of:
  • submitting a story, 
  • providing feedback, 
  • or requesting further information. 
• Non-Personal Information: Such as browser type, operating system, and the pages you visit on our site, which we collect automatically.

We do not collect information about our visitors from other sources, such as public records, public bodies or private organisations.

How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To provide and maintain our website
• To improve our website and services
• To communicate with you, including sending updates and promotional materials
• To comply with legal obligations.

This personal information will be kept for as long as necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. Periodically we may check that you still want us to retain your information. At any time, you may request that your information be amended or removed by emailing kiaora@thisisaotearoa.co.nz

Use of Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to remember your preferences and enhance your experience for when you visit again. This data cannot be used to identify individuals or any personal information. The aggregate data is collected and accessed only by authorised staff. We do not share this information with any other agency.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies at any time through your browser settings. This will not affect your ability to use this site.

Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted partners for the following purposes:

• To help us operate our website
• To comply with legal requirements.

We will not otherwise disclose or share your personal information to other organisations without first obtaining your consent.

Data Security
No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, however we take reasonable measures to protect your personal information through technical methods that prevent:

• unauthorised access
• improper use or disclosure
• unauthorised modification
• unlawful destruction or accidental loss.

All ATA Limited employees may have access to your information, however, your privacy is maintained through an obligation upon all employees to respect the confidentiality of your personal information. Visitors cannot access the personal information that you volunteer.
Website users assume all risks associated with any transfer of data or information to the website. This is Aotearoa is not liable for any damage arising from interception, loss, theft, or any other action or difficulty with transferring or storing personal information.

Your Rights
You have the right, at any time, to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of your personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to processing of your personal information

We will process your request and provide, correct or delete your information free of charge within 20 working days. 

Changes To This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our website.

Queries or Comments
If you have any queries regarding our privacy policy or the personal information you have given to us then please contact kiaora@thisisaotearoa.co.nz
If you are not satisfied with our response then you may wish to contact the Privacy Commissioner.