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Data Privacy

Effective Date:  01 February 2025
Last Updated: 01 February 2025

Te Kauika o Patuharakeke ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with the Privacy Act 2020 (NZ). This statement explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our social platform.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you provide when using our website, including:

  • Account Details: Name, email, username, profile picture, and password.

  • User-Generated Content: Posts, comments, messages, and uploaded media.

  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and website interactions.

  • Location Data: If you enable location-based features.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Provide and improve our services.

  • Personalize your experience and content recommendations.

  • Ensure security and prevent fraud.

  • Send important updates, notifications, and (with your consent) promotional content.

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3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it with:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third parties that assist in operating our platform.

  • Legal Authorities: If required by law, for investigations, or to enforce our policies.

  • Other Users: Content you share publicly will be visible to other members.

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4. Your Privacy Rights (Under the Privacy Act 2020)

As a New Zealand resident, you have the right to:

  • Access your data: Request a copy of your personal information.

  • Correct your data: Ask us to update or fix incorrect details.

  • Request deletion: Ask for your account or personal data to be deleted.

  • Control privacy settings: Manage who can see your content.

  • Opt out of marketing: Unsubscribe from promotional emails anytime.

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

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5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online platform is 100% secure, so please be cautious when sharing personal information.

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6. Data Breach Notification

If a privacy breach occurs that may cause serious harm, we will notify the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) and affected users as required under the Privacy Act 2020.

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7. Cross-Border Data Transfers

If we transfer your data outside New Zealand, we ensure that the receiving party provides comparable privacy protections as required under the Privacy Act 2020.

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8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve website functionality, analyze trends, and personalize content. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

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9. Changes to This Statement

We may update this Privacy Statemdent from time to time. Significant changes will be notified via email or on our website.

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10. Contact Us

If you have any privacy-related concerns or requests, please contact: tekauika23@gmail.com

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For more information about your privacy rights, visit the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (NZ) at www.privacy.org.nz.

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