Privacy policy
Introduction
Boating New Zealand ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at https://www.boatingnz.co.nz ("Website"). By using our Website, you consent to this Privacy Policy.Information we collect
We collect information when you use this platform, when you submit comments, surveys, competitions, or event registrations. This information may include, but is not limited to:- Name
- Email address
- IP address
- Phone number
- Physical address (where required)
- Personal preference information, such as make and model of preferred boat types
Use of your information
We use your personal information to:- Facilitate and moderate your comments and interactions on our Website.
- Conduct surveys, competitions, and event registrations.
- Send newsletters and promotional materials.
- Improve and analyse our Website’s performance and user experience.
- Communicate with you regarding updates, promotions, and other relevant information.
Cookies and tracking technologies
We utilise cookies and web analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) to enhance your user experience, analyse website performance, and deliver relevant content. We do not provide user-controlled preferences or opt-out mechanisms for these tools.Sharing of information
We may share your personal information with third parties, specifically social media platforms, to enhance our communication and promotional activities. We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.Email communications
You may opt-in to receive newsletters and promotional emails directly through our Website. You can unsubscribe at any time by following the unsubscribe link provided in each email.Data security
We implement strict security measures to protect your personal information, including:- Secure external databases with restricted access.
- Encryption of data in transit via SSL (HTTPS).
- Daily automated scans of our website and regular security assessments of our file systems, plugins, themes, and content.
- Three-tier platform architecture hosted on secure AWS Cloud infrastructure located in Sydney, Australia.
- Edge server distribution of images with read-only internet access.
International data transfer
Your personal information is securely stored and processed in AWS Cloud servers located in Sydney, Australia. By using our Website, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred, stored, and processed outside of New Zealand.Your rights
You have the right to access, update, or request deletion of your personal information. Please contact us directly using the details provided below to exercise these rights.Changes to this policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted directly on our Website with an updated revision date. Your continued use of our Website following any updates indicates your acceptance of these changes.Contact us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Boating New Zealand
Email: ahoy@boatingnz.co.nz
Address: 16/150-160 Beaumont Street, Westhaven, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 373 3436