Depending on our relationship with you, we might collect the following types of personal information:

• Information about your computer and any visits you make to our website (including IP address, geographical location, browser type, referral source, and number of page views etc.). This information is not connected to you personally.

• Information on any transactions you make with us e.g., donations or payments.

• Name, address, phone numbers, email addresses, titles, gender, ethnicity, date of birth and ID documentation e.g., passport and driver’s licence.

• Feedback that you provide to us.

• If you are a job applicant, the information you are asked to provide is as set out in the application process and necessary for us to process the application.

• If you require us to make a bank payment into your account, we collect your bank account details, name and address.

Sometimes when we ask for contact details, we may include a tick box for you to opt out our regular mailings. If you do not want to receive these, you can leave the box checked.

We will usually collect personal information directly from you. However, we may collect your personal information from another person when you ask or allow us to do so.

If you make a payment on our website (including a donation), Windcave will process your payment.  Windcave will store your payment card number and personal information in accordance with their privacy policy. Your payment card number is not held by and is never revealed to us. If you provide your payment card details to us manually (for example, at a church talk or fundraising event), we will delete your payment card details after we have received your payment.

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support the operation of the site, improve user experience, understand how visitors use our website, and, where applicable, support our communications and marketing activities.

A cookie is a small text file that is placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies may collect information such as your browser type, device type, IP address, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website, and interactions with website content.

We may use the following types of cookies and similar technologies on our website:

• Strictly necessary cookies - these cookies are required for the website to function properly. They may include cookies used for security, network management, accessibility, and basic website functionality. Because these cookies are necessary for the operation of the website, they do not usually require consent.

• Performance and analytics cookies - these cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often, how users move through the site, and whether any errors occur. This information helps us improve the performance and usability of our website. These cookies will only be used where permitted by law and, where required, with your consent.

• Functionality cookies - these cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as language, region, or other preferences, to provide a more personalised experience.

• Advertising and marketing cookies - these cookies may be used to deliver relevant content, measure the effectiveness of campaigns, limit how often you see particular messages, and help us understand the interests of our audience. They may be set by us or by third-party service providers. Where required, these cookies will only be used with your consent.

• Third-party cookies- some content or applications on our website may be provided by third parties, such as embedded video, maps, donation tools, forms, analytics providers, or social media platforms. These third parties may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information about your use of our website and other online services, in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Consent and control 

Where required by applicable law, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies or using similar technologies on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie banner or consent tool, where available. You can also control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

Google Analytics 

We may use Google Analytics or similar analytics services to collect information about website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and website interactions. We use this information to analyse and improve our website. For more information about how Google collects and uses data, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

Retention 

Cookies may remain on your device for different periods of time. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while others remain until they expire or are deleted manually.

The statistical information referred to above will be viewable by website administrators and other staff. Aggregated, anonymous statistical information may also be shared with our other stakeholders.

When you subscribe to our publications and other communications, we will only use your personal information for managing your subscription and assessing communications effectiveness. You can unsubscribe from any publications or communication types at any time.

If you provide us with, or authorise us to collect, personal information about another person, you confirm that they have authorised you to provide us, or authorised us to collect, their personal information in accordance with this statement and that you have informed them of their rights to access and request correction of their personal information, as set out below.

We use your personal information to understand your needs as a supporter. We may use your personal information for the following purposes.

• For our general operations and our relationship with you.

• For internal record keeping.

• To improve our services.

• To send promotional emails about special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided (provided you have consented to receiving these sorts of communications from us). If you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by emailing us at nzl.info@mafint.org , or by using the unsubscribe facility in our emails to you.

• For marketing and communication purposes, and as part of publications published by Mission Aviation Fellowship in New Zealand – where specifically agreed to by you as part of an interview and/or research. This may also include using stored data relating to you, if consented during the interview and/or research.

• For any other purpose authorised by you or permitted by law.

Recorded interviews, focus groups or other conversations may be shared with a third party transcription service.

We also use aggregated and anonymous information (where identifiable characteristics are removed, so that you will remain anonymous) for statistical and research purposes.

We may share your personal information with:

• our related companies and organisations, partners, contractors and service providers (including IT services providers), to assist us with our operations; and

• any other party authorised by you or to whom we are required or authorised to disclose personal information in accordance with the law.

You may request access to, and correction of, personal information we hold about you under the Privacy Act 2020. If you would like a copy of the information, we hold about you, please contact us writing to us at 7 De Havilland Way, Mount Maunganui, 3116, New Zealand, or email your request to nzl.info@mafint.org.

If you believe that any information, we hold about you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible.

The security of your Personal Information is important to us but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

We may update this statement at any time by posting an updated version of this statement on our website. Updated versions take effect upon such publication. We encourage you to regularly review this statement to ensure you are informed of any updates.

We welcome your comments regarding this statement. If you believe we have not adhered to this statement, or have any questions or requests relating to this statement or personal information that we may hold about you, please contact us at nzl.info@mafint.org or 0800 87 85 88 or by writing to 7 De Havilland Way, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand.