Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. Introduction
CharityData NZ ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you use our website at charitydata.co.nz (the "Service").
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Contact information (email address) if you contact us
- Any feedback or correspondence you send to us
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Device and browser information
- IP address and approximate location
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website or search terms
This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies to help us understand how our Service is used and to improve user experience.
2.3 Publicly Available Charity Information
The charity data displayed on our Service is sourced from publicly available information, including the New Zealand Charities Register maintained by Charities Services (part of the Department of Internal Affairs) and charity public disclosures. This information about registered charities is public record and is not considered personal information under the Privacy Act 2020 when it relates to organisations rather than individuals.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our Service
- Respond to your enquiries and requests
- Analyse usage patterns to improve our Service
- Detect and prevent technical issues or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Disclosure of Information
We may disclose your personal information in the following circumstances:
- With your consent
- To comply with legal obligations or valid legal processes
- To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
- To service providers who assist us in operating our Service (subject to confidentiality obligations)
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
6. Your Rights Under the Privacy Act 2020
Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Complain to the Privacy Commissioner if you believe we have breached your privacy
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Service. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@charitydata.co.nz
You may also contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner:
Website: privacy.org.nz
Phone: 0800 803 909