Last updated: 13/02/2025

He Korowai Trust is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website HKT.org.nz and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use our Site:

Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide when filling out forms or registering for our services.

Usage Data: We collect information on how you access and use the Site, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the Site.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. These technologies help us track your preferences and usage patterns.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our services
• To improve, personalize, and customize your experience on our Site
• To send you newsletters, marketing communications, or other content you have requested
• To analyze usage trends and improve the performance of the Site
• To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party companies who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting or email services.

Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or prevent fraud.

Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner.

4. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information
• Opt-out of receiving marketing communications
• Withdraw consent for the processing of your data, where applicable
• To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@hkt.nz.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our Site. You can control cookie settings through your browser settings, but note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.

7. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

He Korowai Trust

admin@hkt.nz

25 – 33 Commerce Street, Kaitaia.