Privacy Policy

Who we are

Predator Free Pāuanui is a community conservation group based in Pāuanui, Coromandel, New Zealand. This website is operated on behalf of Predator Free Pāuanui by nuidev ltd. We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

What information we collect

We collect personal information when you:

• Create a volunteer account (name, email address, phone number, and a short bio)
• Submit a wildlife or predator sighting (name, location, and any notes you provide)
• Send us a message via the contact form (name, email address, and message content)

How we use your information

We use your information solely to:

• Coordinate volunteer activities and communicate upcoming events
• Record and map wildlife and predator sightings for conservation purposes
• Respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form
• Send newsletters and conservation updates (only if you have signed up as a volunteer)

We do not sell, share, or disclose your personal information to third parties, except where required by law.

Data storage

Your data is stored securely using Neon, a cloud Postgres database platform. Data is stored on servers located in Australia. Neon complies with industry-standard security practices including encryption at rest and in transit.

Your rights

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

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of any inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and associated personal data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the form on ourAbout page.

Cookies

This website uses a session cookie solely to keep you logged in to your volunteer account. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or any third-party analytics tools.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, pleaseget in touch.