Privacy Policy

Waikato Screen respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and share your information when you use our website or services.

1. What We Collect

Depending on how you use the website, we may collect:

Personal information

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (if supplied)
  • Location / region (if supplied)
  • Professional skills and experience (for directory listings)


Business information

  • Business name
  • Business contact details
  • Website/social links
  • Business category and services offered


Payment information

Payments are processed securely through a third-party provider (e.g., Stripe). Waikato Screen does not store full credit card details. We may retain transaction records such as:

  • Payment confirmation
  • Plan purchased
  • Invoice details


Website usage information

We may collect limited technical data such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser/device type
  • Pages visited
  • Cookies (if enabled)


2. Why We Collect Your Information

We collect information to:

  • Manage directory listings
  • Process payments and subscriptions
  • Communicate with you about your listing, renewals, or updates
  • Improve our website and services
  • Meet legal and accounting requirements


3. Publishing Directory Listings

Some information you provide may be published publicly on the Waikato Screen website, including:

  • Your name/business name
  • Profile description and services
  • Links and contact methods you choose to display

You are responsible for ensuring the information you provide is accurate and appropriate to publish.


4. Who We Share Information With

We may share information:

  • With our trusted service providers (website hosting, email platforms, payment processing)
  • Where required by law
  • We do not sell personal information.


5. Storage & Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure. However, no online system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

6. How Long We Keep Information

We keep information only as long as necessary for:

  • directory functionality
  • legal/accounting obligations
  • legitimate operational reasons

You may request removal of your listing or personal information at any time (subject to required record keeping).

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of your personal information
  • Request removal from the directory

To request access or changes, contact our Office Manager at info@waikatoscreen.nz

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and website performance. You can

disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be published on our website with the updated date.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact our Office Manager at info@waikatoscreen.nz