Privacy policy.

 

Privacy Policy 

 

Last updated: December 2021 

  1. Introduction  

We, Kurio Design Limited (“us”, “we”, and “our”) recognise the importance of protecting your privacy. When dealing with personal information we comply with the Privacy Act 2020 (the Act). 

This policy aims to give you information about how we collect, use and disclose your personal information through your use of this website. We will only collect personal information that is connected to a function or activity we carry out, and only where the collection of that information is necessary for that function or activity.  

You agree that your use of your website or services provided by us, indicates your acceptance of this policy and you authorise us to collect, use and disclose your personal information in accordance with this policy.  

This policy does not limit or exclude any of your rights under the Act.  If you wish to seek further information on the Act, see www.privacy.org.nz. 

  1. How we collect personal information 

We collect personal information about you from: 

  • you, when you provide that personal information to us, including through our online form, through any contact with us, and during our relationship with you; and 

  • third parties (only when you have authorised this) or the information is publicly available 

We may also make enquiries with others to verify the information you provide to us.  

Where possible, we will collect personal information from you directly. You do not have to provide your personal information to us. However, we may not be able to carry out our function or effectively provide you with services if you do not provide us with the information we need. 

  1. Information we collect 

We collect personal information from you, including, but is not limited to: 

  • name;  

  • contact information;  

  • location;  

  • interactions with us; or 

  • other information obtained or received by us in connection with our services.   

  1. Why we collect your personal information  

We collect and use personal information for the following purposes:  

  •  to contact and communicate with you;  

  • to provide services and products to you; 

  • to market our service and products to you; 

  • to bill and collect money that you owe us;    

  • for any other purposes authorised by you; or 

  • to comply with any laws in New Zealand or overseas applying to us. 

We will only hold your personal information for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, unless otherwise required by law. 

  1. Disclosure of your personal information  

We may share personal information with: 

  • any businesses that supports our services, including service providers working with us to help us deliver services, and persons that host or maintain our IT systems; 

  • suppliers of products and courier drivers for the purposes of delivering goods to you;   

  • anyone that we need to contact to carry out your instructions to us; 

  • any person or body who can require us to supply your personal information, or where the Act or another law requires us to disclosure your information (i.e. government agencies and regulatory authority); and 

  • any other person authorised by you. 

  1. Technical information  

We may also collect technical information whenever you visit our website.  This may include information about the way users arrive at, browse through and interact with our website.  We may collect this type of technical information through the use of cookies and other means.  Cookies are alphanumeric identifiers that we transfer to your computer’s hard drive to enable our systems to recognise your browser.  If you want to disable cookies, you may do so by changing the settings on your browser.   

We use the technical information we collect to gain a better understanding of the way people use our Website and to improve your experience.   

  1. Third party links 

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content of such websites, or for any personal information which you provide while visiting a third party website. We recommend that when you visit a third party website from hyperlinks displayed on our website, that you review the privacy policy for each website.  

  1. Access and correction of your personal information  

You can ask us for access to, or correction of your personal information at any time. If you would like to ask for a copy of your information, or have it updated, please contact us:  

  • by email at info@kurio.co.nz   

  • by telephone at 022 083 4948 

  • by letter at 43 Chester Road, Tawa, Wellington  

  1. Protection of your personal information 

We will take reasonable steps to ensure that your information is protected from unauthorised use or disclosure. We update our technology regularly, and contract IT specialists to manage our technology services. 

  1. Changes to this policy  

This privacy policy will be reviewed and updated from time to time to take into account new laws and technology, changes to our services, and the changing business environment. We will amend the revision date at the top of this policy so please regularly check this policy so that you are aware of any updates or modifications. Your continued use of our services after the revised policy is in effect indicates your acceptance of those changes.