Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. For that reason, we stick to a few general principles on this site:
- We don’t ask for personal information unless we need it
- We don’t share personal information with anyone except to comply with the law or official government requests, to develop our services, or to protect our rights
- We don’t store personal information unless we need it to carry out our business
- In our services, we aim to make it simple for you to control your information.
Our privacy policy is in line with the Privacy Act 2020.
The Act provides protection for individuals information online, and guidance for organisations like Te Mahi Ako on what to do if a privacy breach occurs, including the requirement to report serious privacy breaches to the Privacy Commissioner, and to affected people.
You can find more information about the changes to the Act at Privacy.org.nz.
What information do we collect?
We collect information from you when you register on our associated sites and platforms.
When ordering or registering on our site, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your: name, email address, mailing address or phone number. You may, however, visit our site anonymously.
What do we use your information for?
Any of the information we collect from you may be used in one of the following ways:
To improve our website:
- we continually strive to improve our website offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from you.
To improve customer service:
- your information helps us to more effectively support you and respond to your requests.
To send periodic emails:
- The email address you provide for any order processing, may be used to send you information and updates pertaining to your order, in addition to receiving occasional company news, updates, or related product or service information.
How do we protect your information?
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you enter, submit, or access your personal information.
What about links to other websites and services?
Our website contains links to other sites which are not administered or governed by us. These are provided for the convenience of our visitors. We're not responsible for the content of these websites. If you choose to click on the link to another website to use its services or resources, Te Mahi Ako is not liable in respect of your use of the linked website.
Do we use cookies and analytics?
A cookie is a small piece of text stored on your computer by your browser for a website you visit. It helps the website to remember information about your visit, like your preferred language and other settings.
We use a type of cookie called a 'session cookie' to 'remember' the status of your login 'session', where applicable, and determine whether you are logged in or not. We may also use cookies to help us identify and update your preferences. If you don’t want cookies, set your browser to refuse cookies before using our web services. Please be aware that certain site features may not work if cookies are disabled.
Our website uses Google Analytics, a service which transmits website traffic data to Google servers in the United States. Google Analytics does not identify individual users or associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. We use reports provided by Google Analytics to help us understand website traffic and usage.
By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner described in Google's Privacy Policy and for the purposes set out above. You can opt out of Google Analytics if you disable or refuse the cookie, disable JavaScript, or use the opt-out service provided by Google.
Our website also interacts with social media sites including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. If you choose to "like" or "share" information from this website through one of these services, you should review the privacy policy of that service. If you are a member of a social media site, the link between our two sites may allow the social media site to connect your visits to this site with other personal information.
Do we disclose any information to outside parties?
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect the rights, property or safety of ourselves or others. However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.
Online Privacy Policy only
This online privacy policy applies only to information collected through our website and not to information collected offline.
Your consent
By using our site, you consent to our website's privacy policy and the collection and use of information by Te Mahi Ako in the ways described.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page.
Contacting us
If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy you may contact us using the contact details on our website.