Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to SchoolGear.co.nz website and services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and comply with the Privacy Act 2020 of New Zealand.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Identity Information: Including name, email address, phone number, etc.
Usage Information: Information about how you use our website and services, such as browsing history, IP address, device information, etc.
Transaction Information: If you make purchases or transactions, we may collect payment information, billing address, etc.
Communication Information: Any information you provide when contacting us, such as through customer service, email, or social media interactions.

3. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information in the following ways:

Directly from You: When you register, subscribe, make transactions, or contact us.
Automatically Collected: Through the use of cookies and other tracking technologies when you visit our website.
Third-Party Sources: We may obtain information about you from third-party service providers to improve our services.

4. Use of Information

The personal information we collect may be used for the following purposes:

Providing and Maintaining Services: Ensuring the proper functioning of our services and providing the services you request.
Personalized Experience: Customizing our services based on your preferences and browsing history.
Communication: Sending you notifications, updates, and marketing materials related to our services.
Improvement and Analysis: Analyzing usage patterns to improve our products and services.
Legal Compliance: Complying with legal regulations and law enforcement requirements.

5. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose your personal information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: Third-party service providers we work with to operate our business and provide services.
Legal Requirements: Where required or permitted by law, such as in response to legal proceedings or requests from law enforcement agencies.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, personal information may be transferred.

6. Security of Information

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, modification, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Under the Privacy Act, you have the right to:

Access and Rectify: Request access to and rectify personal information we hold about you.
Delete: Request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Restrict Processing: Request restriction of our processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Data Portability: Request to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

8. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect our practices and changes in legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page and notified to you before they take effect.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

SchoolGear.co.nz
Email: support@schoolgear.co.nz