Privacy Policy

Sepsis Trust NZ ("we", "us", "our") operates the website at sepsis.org.nz ("Website"). We are committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our Website and complying with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, including the 13 Information Privacy Principles (“IPPs”).

By using our Website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Policy.

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Directly provided information: such as name, email address, contact details, and any other information you supply when contacting us, subscribing to newsletters, participating in campaigns or forms.
Automatically collected information: such as IP address, browser type, device information, usage data, cookies, and similar tracking technologies New Zealand.

Personal information may be used to:

Respond to inquiries, provide support, and manage communications;
Administer fundraising, awareness campaigns, or participation in events;
Improve the Website’s functionality, user experience, and content;
Compliance with legal obligations and internal record-keeping.
We rely on legitimate interests and compliance with the IPPs as our primary legal basis rather than consent alone privacy.org.nz.

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your Website experience, analyze usage patterns, and personalize content.

You have the option to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect functionality. Please review our Cookie Statement for details and choices New Zealand.

We may disclose your personal information:

Internally, to staff who require it for legitimate purposes;
To trusted third-party service providers (e.g., IT support, mailing services, our marketing agency) who adhere to our data protection standards;
When legally obligated (e.g., under court orders, compliance requests);
In aggregate or anonymized format for reporting or analytics purposes—such data does not identify individuals.
Transfers overseas will only occur to countries with comparable privacy protections and under safeguards consistent with the Privacy Act.

We store your information securely, using appropriate technical and organizational measures to minimize risk of unauthorized access, alteration, or loss Sepsis.

We retain personal information only for as long as needed. Once no longer required, we securely dispose of or anonymise the data.

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

Access your personal information;
Correct or update inaccurate information;
Request deletion or restriction of your data;
Object to certain types of processing, such as direct marketing;
Data portability where applicable;
Lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner if you believe your data rights have been breached Wikipedia.
Please contact us via the details below to exercise any of these rights.

If a privacy breach occurs that is likely to cause serious harm, we will follow the mandatory notification process under the Privacy Act, including informing affected individuals and the Privacy Commissioner without undue delay.

For privacy inquiries, requests, or complaints, please contact:

Email: info@sepsis.org.nz
Address: Sepsis Trust NZ, PO Box No 565, Waikato Mail Centre, Hamilton 3240

We may update this Policy periodically. Changes will take effect upon being posted on the Website. Please check back regularly to stay informed of updates.