Privacy policy

Introduction

Your privacy is important to Hazard Signs NZ (referred to in this Privacy Policy as we, our or us).  This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and disclose the personal information that we collect from you or which we have obtained about you from a third-party.  It sets out various rights that you have in relation to that personal information.  Please take a moment to read and understand it.

We may modify or amend this Privacy Policy from time to time by posting an updated version on our website.  By continuing to use the Site or any of our products and services you consent to any such modifications or amendments.

This Privacy Policy explains:

  • how we collect personal information
  • the kind of personal information we collect
  • how we use, and may share, your personal information
  • how we use cookies and log files
  • responsibility for personal information collected through linked third-party websites
  • how you can access/amend your personal information
  • how long we hold personal information; and
  • who you can contact for further information.
How we collect personal information

We collect personal information about you by the following means:

  • when you or someone on your behalf, register for a course or membership
  • when you or someone on your behalf purchase a product or service from us
  • when you or someone on your behalf update your information on the Site
  • when you or someone on your behalf contact us
  • when we otherwise provide information or services to you; and
  • when employees, learners, and visiting guests are captured by our security cameras in any of our screened areas e.g. reception and car park.
The kind of personal information we collect

We collect the personal information you give us or authorise others to provide to us (which may include your name, date of birth, phone number and email address). We may also keep a record of communications we have with you, information we obtain in the course of providing products and/or services to you and any information that you acquire from us.

When you are making a payment through the Site, the Site directs you to a secure payment processing website to make payment by credit card or account to account.

Your Responsibility
  • Responsibility for personal information collected through linked third-party websites

    The Site, any news updates, or other communications we have with you may contain links to third-party websites. Unless expressly stated otherwise, these websites have not been developed by and are not controlled by us. They are provided for your convenience only and do not imply that we check, endorse, approve or agree with the privacy practices of the third-party websites linked to. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our website and to read the privacy statements of each website you visit.

  • More information about our website, and the terms of use applicable to it, can be found on the 'Terms and Conditions' page on the website.

Cookies
  • How we use cookies

    We may use “cookies” and collect session information to provide you with access to tailored information and services on the Site, and to serve you better when you return to it. A cookie is a small data file that the Site sends to your browser, which may then store it on your system for later retrieval by the Site.

  • What information cookies record

    Cookies record information about your online preferences and allow us to tailor the websites to your interests. Users have the opportunity, using their browser settings, to set their devices to accept all cookies, to notify them when a cookie is issued, deleted, or not to receive cookies at any time. Information supplied by cookies and session information can help us to analyse the profile of the Site’s visitors and help us to provide you with a better user experience.

How we use, and may share, your personal information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • to provide you with any courses, products and services that you may have been registered for or purchase from us
  • to reply to your queries
  • to comply with relevant laws and regulations
  • for any specific purpose which we notify you of at the time your personal information is collected
  • for our administrative purposes (including debt recovery if relevant); and
  • to protect our legitimate safety and security concerns.

You may provide and update any personal preferences you may have regarding our courses, products, or services through the ‘My Accounts‘ page on the website, and these may be used for the purposes of providing you with information that we think may be of interest to you.

We may disclose information about you (including your identity):

  • to any person you authorise us to disclose information about you to
  • by written request to government agencies such as (but not limited to) the New Zealand Qualifications Authority, Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education Commission, New Zealand Police, Department of Justice, Ministry of Social Development, Inland Revenue, Immigration NZ and the Accident Compensation Corporation; and
  • if we are required to do so during the course of legal proceedings or other investigations.
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