Introduction

The Rotoehu Ecological Trust (RET) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.

Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information that is necessary for our operations, including:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

• Volunteer and Donation Details: Information provided when you volunteer or donate, such as availability, areas of interest, and payment details.

• Website Interactions: Data collected through our website, including IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited, to improve user experience.

We collect this information directly from you when you:

• Sign up for newsletters or updates.

• Register as a volunteer or participate in events.

• Make donations.

• Contact us with inquiries or feedback.

Use of Personal Information

Your personal information is used to:

• Communicate with you regarding our conservation efforts, events, and updates.

• Manage volunteer activities and donor relations.

• Process donations and issue receipts.

• Improve our website and services.

• Comply with legal obligations.

Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.

• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights.

Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes:

• Storing information in secure databases.

• Using encryption and secure connections (SSL) for data transmission.

• Restricting access to personal information to authorized personnel only.

Access and Correction

You have the right to access and correct your personal information held by us. To do so, please contact us using the Contact Form.

We will respond to your request in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.

Retention of Personal Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize the information.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, this may affect website functionality.

We may also use analytics tools to collect information about website usage, helping us improve our services.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using our Contact Form.