Privacy Policy

Introduction

We at Business BOI respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store and protect your personal information when you interact with our website businessboi.co.nz and associated services. By using the Site or submitting information to us, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

Who we are?

Business BOI is operated by Business Bay of Islands Incorporated, located in the Bay of Islands region, Northland, New Zealand. If you have any questions about this Policy or how we handle your personal information, you can contact us via email: info@businessboi.co.nz.

What is personal information?

‘Personal information’ means information about an identifiable individual that is collected and held by us. Under the Privacy Act 2020, we are required to handle this information in accordance with the Information Privacy Principles.

What information we collect and how?

We may collect information you provide directly (e.g. contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, membership applications), information collected automatically via cookies or analytics tools, and membership or directory data for member listings.

How we use your information?

We use your information to provide and improve services, respond to enquiries, maintain our member relationships, send updates or newsletters, and comply with legal obligations.

Disclosure of your information

We will not sell your personal information. We may disclose information to service providers, members (with consent), or if required by law.

International transfers

Your information is stored and processed in New Zealand. If transferred overseas, we ensure equivalent protection is in place.

Data retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Policy or as required by law, after which it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.

Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies to collect usage data and improve the Site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may limit functionality.

Your rights

You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information, and to opt out of marketing communications. Contact info@businessboi.co.nz to exercise these rights.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact us

Email: info@businessboi.co.nz
Postal Address: PO Box 339, Paihia, 0200

We will respond as soon as reasonably practicable.