Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 28 January 2024
Thank you for being part of Te Whare Pora online membership community. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our services.
Information We Collect:
When you sign up for membership, we collect the following information:
Name
Email address
Tribal affiliation
Marae affiliation
Credit card details for payment processing
How We Use Your Information:
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
To provide and maintain our services
To manage your membership account
To process payments and renewals
To communicate with you regarding your membership, updates, and important notices
To personalise your experience and provide tailored content
To improve our services and develop new features
To comply with legal obligations
Information Sharing and Disclosure:
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, provided that such parties agree to keep this information confidential
When required by law or in response to a valid legal request
To protect the rights, property, or safety of our community members, or others
Data Security:
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention:
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Your Choices:
You have the right to:
Review and update your personal information by accessing your account settings
Opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the emails
Request the deletion of your account and personal information, subject to certain exceptions and legal obligations
Children's Privacy:
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. However, learning can start early, if you wish your child to be part of the community, you must be responsible for their community membership and what they are posting.
If you become aware that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us and we will take steps to remove such information from our systems.
Changes to This Privacy Policy:
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected]
By using our services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.