Privacy Policy.

Privacy Policy

Te Whāngai Trust respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand).

This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information through our website.

Who We Are

This website is operated by Te Whāngai Trust, a New Zealand charitable trust working in ecological restoration, native plant nurseries, and rangatahi development programmes.

If you have any questions about this policy or how your information is handled, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this page.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

  • submit a contact or enquiry form on our website

  • enquire about plant supply or restoration projects

  • subscribe to our newsletter

  • communicate with us by email

The information we collect may include:

  • your name

  • email address

  • phone number

  • organisation name

  • information relating to your enquiry or project

We only collect information that is reasonably necessary for our work and communications.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

  • respond to enquiries

  • communicate about restoration projects or plant supply

  • provide information about our programmes and activities

  • send newsletters or updates if you have subscribed

We will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Email Newsletters

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your contact details will be stored using Mailchimp, an email communications platform.

Mailchimp may store data on secure servers outside New Zealand. Mailchimp operates under strict data protection standards.

You can unsubscribe from our newsletters at any time using the unsubscribe link included in each email.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site and to improve the user experience.

Cookies are small data files stored on your device by your web browser.

You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer.

Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

Information submitted through this website is processed through secure website services provided by Squarespace.

Access and Correction

Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:

  • request access to personal information we hold about you

  • request correction of that information

If you would like to do so, please contact us using the details below.

Contact

If you have questions about this policy or how we manage personal information, please contact:

Te Whāngai Trust

Email:
info@tewhangai.org

Website:
www.tewhangai.org