Last Updated: June 2026
At u3a Waiheke, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our members and website visitors in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you when you interact with our website, join our organisation, or register for study and shared interest groups and events. This includes:
- Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, and physical address.
- Membership Data: Attendance records, interest group preferences, and subscription status.
- Website Usage: Technical data such as your IP address and how you interact with our site (collected via standard cookies).
2. How We Use Your Information
We collect this information strictly to manage the day-to-day operations of u3a Waiheke. We use it to:
- Process your membership applications and renewals.
- Facilitate communication regarding interest groups, events, and monthly meetings.
- Send you our newsletters and regional updates.
3. Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy. Your personal information will never be sold, rented, or shared with external commercial third parties.
- All members of the Steering Committee may have access to your data.
- A list of the names of all members (without addresses) may be circulated to the entire membership of the Society by the Convenor or the Secretary.
- Any member of the Society may, on request to the Secretary, have access to the names (without addresses) of the membership.
4. Data Security & Storage
We take reasonable steps to ensure your personal information is stored securely, whether digitally or in physical files, to protect it from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
5. Your Rights
Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to request a copy of any personal information we hold about you, and to ask for it to be corrected if you believe it is wrong.
If you have any questions or wish to update your details, please contact u3awaiheke@gmail.com