Data Collection and Privacy

 

We take your privacy seriously and will endeavour to protect any personal information from misuse or unauthorised disclosure.

Any information we collect will be associated with a function or activity of The Well Church and not used for any other purposes outside of this.

We will notify people when their information is being collected and what it is being used for.

Information collected is made available:

  • To authorised staff and volunteer leaders to communicate with you, and to facilitate and provide for the activities of the church.

  • To provide data for the management, decision making and processes of the church.

  • To keep a role of Partners and associated people as required by the Wesleyan Methodist Church of New Zealand.

  • Information is collected by fair and lawful means and is retained for as long as necessary to provide the requested service.

  • We will never hand out or use any information about an individual for purposes other than those mentioned above without first getting your consent.

  • The church will not share any personally identifying information publicly or with third parties, except when required by law.

  • The church will do its utmost best to protect within acceptable means, all personal information to prevent loss and theft, as well as unauthorised access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification.

  • People are free to refuse our request for personal information, with the understanding that The Church may not be unable to provide some of the desired services.

  • Personal information may only be disclosed to organisations in other countries where there are similar protections to those in the Privacy Act, unless otherwise advised.

  • Your information belongs to you and if you need to make changes or update any information that we hold you are most welcome to do so by contacting the office.