Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 8, 2024
Business Chicks (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website, businesschicks.co.nz, and our services.
By using our website or providing us with your personal information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: When you fill out our contact form, we may collect details such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.
- Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your interaction with our website, including IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This helps us understand how visitors use our site and improve our services.
- Cookies: Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and remember your preferences. You can control your cookie settings through your browser.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Improve Our Services: We use your information to respond to enquiries, process requests, and deliver our networking and support services.
- To Analyse Website Usage: Usage data helps us understand how our website performs and make improvements based on visitor behaviour.
- For Legal Compliance: We may use and share your information as necessary to comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from government authorities.
3. Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy and will only share your information under the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party providers who assist us in website operations, analytics, email marketing, and other functions.
- For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or prevent fraud.
- Business Transfers: If Business Chicks undergoes a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred to the new entity, and you will be notified accordingly.
4. Protecting Your Information
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, or disclosure. However, please note that no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights
Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: If you believe the information we hold about you is incorrect, you have the right to request a correction.
- Withdraw Consent: If you have subscribed to our newsletter, you can opt out at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at pj@pinnacleandco.nz.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies on our website to improve your browsing experience and personalise your interactions with us. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect your experience on our site.
7. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us. Please note that we have no control over the content and practices of these third-party sites, and we cannot accept responsibility for their privacy policies.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically. Changes take effect immediately upon posting.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Business Chicks
Email: pj@pinnacleandco.nz
Phone: 03 377 0350
Address: Christchurch, New Zealand