• Privacy Policy of Sri Lankan Business Association in New Zealand (SLBANZ)


    The Sri Lankan Business Association in New Zealand (SLBANZ) is committed to protecting the privacy of its members, partners, and service users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information in compliance with New Zealand's privacy laws, including the Privacy Act 2020.

    1. Information We Collect
    We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with SLBANZ:
    - Personal Identification Information: Full name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth, and nationality.
    - Business Information: Company name, address, business type, and professional role.
    - Membership Information: Details related to your membership, event participation, and other SLBANZ-related activities.
    - Communication Records: Emails, phone conversations, and other communication records you have with SLBANZ.
    - Payment Information: Financial details related to payments, including billing addresses and payment methods.


    2. How We Collect Information
    We collect information directly from you when:
    - You apply for or renew your SLBANZ membership.
    - You register for SLBANZ events, workshops, or programs.
    - You engage with us through email, phone, or online forms.
    - You participate in surveys, promotions, or offers hosted by SLBANZ.

    We may also collect information from publicly available sources or our partners, provided this collection aligns with New Zealand's privacy laws.

     

    3. How We Use Your Information
    We may use the information we collect for purposes including but not limited to:

    - Managing your membership with SLBANZ.
    - Processing event registrations and payments.
    - Communicating important updates and announcements.
    - Organizing and conducting events, workshops, and community-building activities.
    - Sending newsletters, promotions, and relevant business or cultural information related to SLBANZ.
    - Understanding the needs of our members to improve our services.
    - Complying with legal requirements and protecting the rights of SLBANZ.

     

    4. Information Sharing
    SLBANZ values your privacy and will only share your information under the following circumstances:
    -With Our Partners: We may share personal information with our partners, sponsors, or third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services (e.g., event organizers, financial processors). These partners are bound by contractual obligations to protect your information and use it solely for the agreed purposes.
    - For Legal Compliance: SLBANZ may disclose your information if required by law, or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with any legal process or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
    - With Your Consent: In cases where sharing is not covered by the above, we will seek your explicit consent before sharing your information.

     

    5. Data Security
    SLBANZ takes appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the personal information you provide against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and while we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

     

    6. Your Rights
    As a user of our services, you have the right to:

    - Access Your Information: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
    - Correct Your Information: Ask for your personal information to be corrected if you believe it is inaccurate.
    - Request Deletion: We request that you delete your personal information, subject to certain legal and operational limitations.
    - Withdraw Consent: If you previously provided consent to processing your information, you may withdraw this consent at any time.
    - Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our marketing communications at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.

     


    7. Data Retention
    SLBANZ will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
     

    8. Third-Party Links
    Our website, newsletters, and communications may include links to third-party websites. SLBANZ is not responsible for such websites' privacy practices or content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.


    9. Changes to this Privacy Policy
    SLBANZ reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on our website and communicated through email. Your continued use of our services after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

     

    10. Contact Us
    If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please get in touch with us at:


    Sri Lankan Business Association in New Zealand
    Level 5. 138 Te Kehu Way Mount Wellington Auckland, New Zealand
    Email: secretary@slbanz.co.nz

    This Privacy Policy ensures that SLBANZ adheres to best practices regarding privacy, data protection, and transparency.

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