Privacy Policy

Introduction

At Squixellfrizae, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or enrol in our photography courses. We operate in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 of New Zealand and other applicable privacy legislation.

By accessing our website or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access our website or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you express interest in obtaining information about us or our courses, when you participate in activities on our website, or when you contact us. The personal information we collect may include:

• Name and contact information including email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Payment and billing information for course enrolments
• Information provided through contact forms, course enquiries, and feedback submissions
• Photographic work samples submitted as part of course applications or assessments
• Communication preferences and marketing opt-in choices
• Emergency contact information for field trip and practical session participants

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and your visit. This information may include:

• IP address and geographic location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of visits

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Processing course enrolments and managing student records
• Communicating with you about courses, schedules, and educational materials
• Responding to enquiries and providing customer support
• Sending administrative information such as updates to our terms and policies
• Improving our website, courses, and overall service delivery
• Analysing usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Complying with legal obligations and protecting our rights
• Preventing fraudulent activity and ensuring website security

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist in operating our website and conducting our business, subject to confidentiality agreements
• When required by law or to respond to legal process
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our students and the public
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where your information may be transferred as a business asset

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure server infrastructure, encrypted data transmission, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Student records may be retained for a period following course completion to facilitate certificate verification and alumni communications. You may request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.

Your Rights

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

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner if you believe your privacy has been breached

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than New Zealand. When we transfer personal information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Squixellfrizae
27 Mackelvie St, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021, New Zealand
Phone: +64 9-378-0202
Email: reachus@squixellfrizae.world