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The House of the Taniwha - Privacy Policies
 

 

Last Updated: 10 October 2026
 

The House of the Taniwha is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information responsibly in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand).
 

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website, purchase an organisational membership, register for a programme, or contact us.
 

Information We Collect

We collect only the personal information necessary to provide our services, which may include:
 

• Your name and contact details.

• Organisation or business information.

• Membership and programme registration details.

• Payment confirmations and transaction records.

• Information submitted through our website enquiry forms.
   

We do not request or intentionally collect sensitive personal information.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process and manage organisational memberships.

• Register participants for professional development and community programmes.

• Communicate programme information and updates.

• Respond to enquiries and provide support.

• Maintain necessary administrative and financial records.

• Improve our website and services.

We do not sell your personal information.
 

Website and Payment Security
 

Our website is hosted by Wix, and payments are securely processed through Stripe.

We do not directly store complete credit or debit card details.

Wix and Stripe may process information necessary to provide their services in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

Cookies
 

Our website may use cookies to support essential website functions, security, and performance.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings and any available website cookie controls.

Protecting Your Information
 

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

We only retain information for as long as necessary for our services or to meet legal obligations.

Sharing Your Information
 

We only share personal information where necessary to deliver our services, including with authorised website, payment, or programme administration providers, or where required or permitted by law.
 

Your Privacy Rights
 

Under the Privacy Act 2020, you may request access to or correction of personal information we hold about you.

For privacy enquiries or requests, please contact us using the details below.
 

You may also raise unresolved privacy concerns with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner at https://www.privacy.org.nz.

Changes to This Policy
 

We may update this Privacy Policy when our services, website, or legal obligations change. Any updates will be published on this page.
 

Contact Information

Organisation: The House of the Taniwha

Email: info@houseoftaniwha.com

Website: https://houseofthetaniwha.com

Operating Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (NZ time)