Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12 October 2023

1. Introduction

PurposeTech, a technology startup headquartered in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand, is dedicated to providing innovative tech solutions in the fields of charity, event management, volunteer engagement, donation and payment processing, and grants management. We act as a data controller for the Personal Information we handle. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your Personal Information, adhering to New Zealand law, including the principles of data sovereignty as recognised by iwi.

2. Information We Collect

We gather Personal Information including, but not limited to:

• Your name
• Job title
• Email address
• Phone number
• Charity details
• Details of your interactions with our software and website
• Volunteer details

This information is collected:

• Directly from you, when you provide it to us during registration, while using our services, or when purchasing our products
• From third parties, when you have authorised this, or when the information is publicly available
• Through your use of our service, including data such as IP addresses, location information, browser information, and any other actions you take while using our service

3. Use of Your Personal Information

We process your Personal Information to:

• Verify your identity
• Provide our services
• Respond to your communications
• Bill you and collect money owed to us
• Enforce compliance with our Terms
• Improve and analyse usage of our services
• Tailor content or advertisements to your interests

4. Disclosure of Your Personal Information

We may disclose your Personal Information:

• For anonymised statistical purposes
• To regulatory authorities or law enforcement agencies as required
• To any other person or entity authorised by you

5. Overseas Transfers

We may transfer your Personal Information to parties located in various countries, ensuring respect for the principles of data sovereignty. We endeavour to ensure that your Personal Information is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

6. Protection of Your Personal Information

Your Personal Information's security is our priority. We ensure:

• Data transmission is always secure over HTTPS
• Passwords are encrypted
• Our database and software are regularly checked for potential security issues

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your Personal Information
• Correct your Personal Information if you think it's wrong
• Delete your Personal Information

To exercise these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer at privacy@purposetech.nz.

8. Automated Collection

We may use automated technology to collect and store certain information about your visit, including:

• Your IP address
• Operating system
• Browser type
• Search engine
• Visit time
• Pages visited

We use this information to customise your experience and analyse website usage.

9. Storage and Security

We ensure your Personal Information is protected against loss, unauthorised access, use, modification, disclosure, and other misuse. This protection extends to Personal Information held or processed on our behalf, such as in a cloud environment.

10. Third-Party Content

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy statements of any third-party websites you visit that might be used by or linked to our platform.

11. Commercial Electronic Messages

By providing us with your email address, you consent to receive commercial electronic messages from us.

Please note, this Privacy Policy may change from time to time.