Your privacy is important to us, and we’re committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how Royal Commonwealth Society Canterbury (NZ) Branch Inc (RCS Canty Branch) ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects the personal information of individuals ("you", "your") who access or use our website, services, or make a purchase through our online store, hosted by Squarespace.
By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Collection of Personal Information
When you engage with our services or make a purchase, we may collect the following categories of personal information:
Identifiers: Full name, mailing address, email address, phone number.
Payment Information: Credit/debit card data, billing address (processed and stored securely via Stripe payment processing platform).
Device and Usage Information: IP address, browser type, time zone, referring/exit pages, device information, and browsing behaviour via cookies and similar technologies.
Marketing Data: Preferences for receiving marketing communications, where applicable.
Use of Personal Information
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
To send marketing communications, where consent has been provided
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
To analyse website usage and improve functionality and user experience
Consent
By submitting personal information for the purposes of completing a transaction, placing an order, or engaging with our services, you consent to the collection and use of such information for the specified purpose.
Where required for secondary purposes (e.g., marketing), we will obtain your explicit consent or provide an opportunity to opt out.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at email address. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose your personal information in the following circumstances:
To third-party service providers as necessary to complete your transactions or deliver services
When required to comply with applicable laws or legal obligations
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets
To protect our rights, safety, or property, or that of others
Squarespace and Third-Party Providers
We may engage third-party providers (e.g., advertising networks, analytics tools such as Google Analytics) who are subject to their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing these policies to understand how such parties handle your data.
International Data Transfers
Please be advised that your personal information may be processed or stored in jurisdictions outside your country of residence, including the United States, and may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions, including access by law enforcement or government authorities.
Behavioural Advertising
We may partner with third-party advertising networks to display relevant ads on other websites. These partners may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behaviour and preferences.
You may opt out of targeted advertising by visiting:
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information under our control. This includes SSL encryption, secure servers, and adherence to PCI-DSS standards.
While no method of transmission or storage is guaranteed 100% secure, we take all reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance user experience, track analytics, store cart information, and enable core functionality. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may limit certain features of the website.
Age of Consent
By using this site, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you are the parent or legal guardian granting consent for any minor dependents to use the site.
Policy Changes
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will take effect immediately upon posting to the website. Where material changes are made, we may notify you via email or a prominent notice on the website.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
To access, correct, amend, or delete any personal information we hold about you, or to make a privacy-related inquiry or complaint, please contact:
Royal Commonwealth Society Canterbury (NZ) Branch Inc - an incorporated society.