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privacy policy

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 Kaupapa Matatapu

introduction:​

  • Echo Church respects the privacy of its members and is committed to protecting personal information.

  • This Privacy Policy outlines how Echo Church collects, uses and protects personal information in compliance with the NZ Privacy Act 2020.

information echo church collects:​

  • Personal information

    • Echo Church collects personal information that attendees provide, including but not limited to:

      • Name​

      • Contact information (email, address, phone number)

      • Milestone dates: birthday, wedding anniversary, baptism

      • Membership details

  • Photography and video

    • Echo Church may take photographs and video during church gatherings and events. These images may be used in Echo Church's media, website, annual report, brochures and other promotional materials.
    • If an individual does not want to be photographed, they should inform the photographer, videographer or event leader.
    • If an individual wants their photograph or video (or that of their minor child) removed from Echo Church's media, website, or other materials, the individual should email the request to the Echo Church Administrator at office@echochurch.co.nz. All reasonable request will be considered.

use of personal information:​

  • Personal information is used for:

    • Communication regarding church events and activities.

    • ​Maintaining the church database for membership and engagement purposes.

sharing of personal information:​

  • Echo Church does not share personal information with third parties without consent, except as required by law.

access and correction

  • Individuals have the right to access and correct their personal information held by Echo Church.

  • To request access or correction of their personal information, individuals should contact the Church Administrator at office@echochurch.co.nz.

opting out

  • Echo Church will promptly remove individuals who request removal from its mailing list.

  • If individuals wish to stop receiving emails and notifications from Echo Church, the individual should email the Church Administrator at office@echochurch.co.nz.

security of personal information

  • Echo Church takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from loss, theft and unauthorised access.

  • Personal information is stored securely in the Echo Church database.

changes to this privacy policy

  • Echo Church may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

  • Echo Church will notify its members of any significant changes through its website or via email.

contact echo church

  • If an individual has any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, Echo Church can be contacted at:

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