Privacy Policy
KiwiGigs.co.nz (referred to as “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with New Zealand’s Privacy Act 2020. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use KiwiGigs.co.nz (the “Website”).
By using the Website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the Website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
a. Personal Information Provided by You
When you create an account, post a listing, or engage in transactions on the Website, you may be required to provide personal information such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Payment details (e.g., bank account, PayPal).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Provide and manage the Website and its services.
- Process transactions between users, including payments.
- Communicate with you about your account, services, or support requests.
- Comply with our legal obligations and resolve disputes.
- Enforce our Terms and Conditions.
We will not use your personal information for any purpose that is not outlined in this Privacy Policy without your explicit consent.
3. Disclosure of Your Information
We will not sell or share your personal information with third parties except as follows:
- Service Providers: We may share your personal information with third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors) to help us operate the Website and deliver services to you.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information to comply with any legal obligation, such as responding to court orders or requests by government agencies in accordance with New Zealand law.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.
4. Your Rights Under the Privacy Act 2020
Under New Zealand’s Privacy Act, you have the following rights concerning your personal information:
- Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances, such as if it is no longer needed for the purpose it was collected.
- Objection to Processing: You may object to the processing of your personal information in some cases, such as direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may require verification of your identity before fulfilling your request.
5. Security of Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes:
- Encryption of sensitive information (e.g., payment details).
- Access controls to limit access to personal information to only those employees or contractors who require it for business operations.
- Regular monitoring of our systems to detect and prevent potential security breaches.
Despite these measures, no online platform can guarantee complete security. If we become aware of a data breach, we will notify affected users and report the breach as required under New Zealand law.
6. Retention of Your Information
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide you with services on the Website.
- Comply with legal obligations (e.g., record-keeping, dispute resolution).
- Enforce our legal agreements and policies.
Once your personal information is no longer needed for these purposes, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with New Zealand data protection laws.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Website. These cookies may:
- Help us remember your preferences.
- Provide relevant content or advertisements.
- Analyze Website traffic and user behavior.
You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings, but doing so may affect your ability to use certain features of the Website. For more details, please review our Cookies Policy.
8. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing them with personal information.
9. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing the Website from outside New Zealand, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries where our servers or third-party service providers are located. We will take all reasonable steps to ensure your personal information is handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy and New Zealand law.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and indicating the effective date. Your continued use of the Website after any changes signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected]