Privacy Policy
At PurposeTech, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our platform and services.
1. Introduction
PurposeTech, a technology startup headquartered in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand, provides 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
2.1 How We Collect Information
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
3.1 Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:
- To fulfill our contractual obligations to you
- To comply with legal requirements
- For our legitimate business interests
- With your consent, where applicable
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
- To our service providers who help us operate our business
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.
5.1 Data Transfer Safeguards
When transferring data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards such as:
- Standard contractual clauses
- Data processing agreements
- Regular security assessments
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 using industry-standard hashing algorithms
- Our database and software are regularly checked for potential security issues
- Access to your data is strictly limited to authorised personnel
- Regular security training for all staff members
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
- Restrict or object to processing of your data
- Data portability (receive your data in a machine-readable format)
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer at privacy@purposetech.nz.
7.1 Response Timeframe
We will respond to your request within 20 working days. If we need more time, we will let you know.
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
- User preferences and settings
- Device information
We use this information to customise your experience, analyse website usage, and improve our services.
8.1 Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.
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.
9.1 Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymise it.
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. You can opt out of receiving these messages at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any message or by contacting us directly.
12. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Privacy Officer at:
Email: privacy@purposetech.nz
Address: PurposeTech, Auckland, New Zealand
At PurposeTech, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our platform and services.
1. Introduction
PurposeTech, a technology startup headquartered in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand, provides 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
2.1 How We Collect Information
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
3.1 Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:
- To fulfill our contractual obligations to you
- To comply with legal requirements
- For our legitimate business interests
- With your consent, where applicable
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
- To our service providers who help us operate our business
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.
5.1 Data Transfer Safeguards
When transferring data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards such as:
- Standard contractual clauses
- Data processing agreements
- Regular security assessments
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 using industry-standard hashing algorithms
- Our database and software are regularly checked for potential security issues
- Access to your data is strictly limited to authorised personnel
- Regular security training for all staff members
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
- Restrict or object to processing of your data
- Data portability (receive your data in a machine-readable format)
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer at privacy@purposetech.nz.
7.1 Response Timeframe
We will respond to your request within 20 working days. If we need more time, we will let you know.
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
- User preferences and settings
- Device information
We use this information to customise your experience, analyse website usage, and improve our services.
8.1 Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.
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.
9.1 Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymise it.
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. You can opt out of receiving these messages at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any message or by contacting us directly.
12. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Privacy Officer at:
Email: privacy@purposetech.nz
Address: PurposeTech, Auckland, New Zealand