Privacy Policy

Last updated: 22 April 2026

1. Introduction

Te Kākano Aotearoa Trust (“tekakano.org.nz”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to that information.

We are based in New Zealand and operate in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 (NZ) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you interact with forms or sign up for communications on our website, we may collect:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your phone number (optional)
  • Any other information you choose to submit via contact or sign-up forms

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit tekakano.org.nz, certain information is collected automatically, including:

  • Your IP address (anonymised where possible)
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website or search terms
  • Device type and operating system

3. Cookies and Google Analytics

Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies (small text files stored on your device) to help us understand how visitors use our site.

Google Analytics collects information such as:

  • How you arrived at our website
  • Which pages you visited and for how long
  • General geographic region (country/city level)
  • Browser and device information

This data is aggregated and anonymised. We do not use Google Analytics to identify you personally.

Google’s use of this data is governed by the Google Privacy Policy, available at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

4. WordPress

This website is built using WordPress. WordPress may set cookies to support core site functionality, including remembering your preferences and, if applicable, managing login sessions for registered users.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to enquiries submitted via our contact forms
  • Send newsletters or updates you have subscribed to
  • Understand how visitors use our website and improve its content and usability
  • Meet legal obligations

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

6. Email Communications

If you sign up to receive emails or newsletters from Te Kakano, you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly (see Section 9 below).

We will only send you communications that you have opted in to receive.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are typically retained for up to 12 months unless an ongoing relationship requires longer retention.

8. Your Rights

Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
  • Withdraw consent for communications at any time.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you may also have additional rights under the GDPR, including the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 9.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us via:

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.