Kiwi Planet's Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 19th March 2026

 

Kiwi Planet Party (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with us.

 

1. Who We Are

Kiwi Planet Party is a political party operating in New Zealand. We engage with members, supporters, volunteers, and the public to promote our policies and activities.

 

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including:

  • Contact details: Name, email address, phone number, postal address

  • Membership information: Party membership, volunteer involvement, event participation

  • Communications: Emails, messages, survey responses, feedback

  • Donation details: Information required for processing donations and complying with electoral laws

  • Website data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and cookie data

Personal information is defined as any information that can identify you directly or indirectly.

 

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information when you:

  • Join or register as a supporter or member

  • Make a donation

  • Subscribe to updates or newsletters

  • Contact us via forms, email, or social media

  • Participate in events, campaigns, or surveys

  • Visit our website (including via cookies and analytics tools)

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Communicate with you about policies, campaigns, and events

  • Manage memberships, volunteers, and supporters

  • Process donations and meet legal obligations

  • Improve our website and outreach

  • Comply with New Zealand electoral and legal requirements

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers (e.g. email platforms, website hosting, payment processors)

  • Regulatory authorities where required by law (e.g. electoral reporting obligations)

  • Authorised party representatives for campaign and organisational purposes

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

 

6. Storage, Security, and Retention

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. These measures may include:

  • Secure servers and systems

  • Access controls

  • Encryption where appropriate

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.

 

7. Your Rights

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

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request correction of your information

  • Withdraw consent to communications at any time

We may require proof of identity before fulfilling requests.

 

8. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to:

  • Understand how visitors use our website

  • Improve functionality and performance

  • Support campaign effectiveness

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

 

9. Third-Party Links

Our website or communications may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.

 

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be published on our website with an updated effective date.

 

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding your privacy, please contact:

Kiwi Planet Party
Email: info@kiwiplanet.org.nz
Website: https://kiwiplanet.org.nz

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (New Zealand) if you believe your privacy rights have been breached.

By interacting with Kiwi Planet Party, you agree to this Privacy Policy