Privacy Policy

The Sir John Kirwan Foundation is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly and in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020. By providing us with personal information, you consent to the collection, holding, use and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with this privacy policy or as otherwise agreed with you.

What personal information we collect and why

We collect personal information that you provide to us when you interact with the Sir John Kirwan Foundation, that relates to the work we do. This collection may occur when you:

• make a donation, register for an event or fundraising initiative;
• register your school for Mitey or complete any other form on our website;
• use our Wellbeing Review Tool; or
• communicate with us.

We collect and use your personal information to provide you with information including fundraising activities and events, register your school for Mitey or provide services, technical support, or to administer donations. You can unsubscribe or opt out of marketing or unsolicited communications at any time.

Information we receive from other people or organisations

Where we collect personal information about you from another person or organisation, we will take reasonable steps to make sure you are aware that we have collected the information, why we have collected it, who may receive it, who will hold it, and your rights to access and correct it, unless an exception under the Privacy Act 2020 applies. We will only collect personal information from another source where doing so is permitted by law.

How we use and share your information

We use personal information for the purpose for which it was collected, or for a directly related purpose permitted by law. We may share personal information where reasonably necessary with:

• appropriate representatives or organisers within your to support your organisation’s involvement with Mitey;
• organisations that provide services to us, such as technology, website, communications, payment, fundraising, data storage or other service providers;
• researchers or evaluation partners where appropriate safeguards are in place.

Service providers and information held overseas

We may use third-party service providers to help operate our website, communications, fundraising, data storage and other activities. Some service providers may store or process information outside New Zealand. Where personal information is disclosed outside New Zealand, we will take appropriate steps to ensure the disclosure complies with the Privacy Act 2020.

Website analytics and cookies

We may collect statistical and technical information about visits to our website to help us understand how our website is being used and improve our services. We may use cookies and similar technologies to operate our website and understand how visitors use it.

We use third-party services, including Google Analytics, to help analyse website traffic and usage. These providers may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. You may be able to manage cookies and tracking technologies through your browser or device settings.

Contacting us

If you have a question about this Privacy Policy, would like to access or correct your personal information, have concerns about how your information has been handled, or believe your privacy has been breached, please contact our Privacy Officer at hello@jkfoundation.org.nz.