Picton Business Group
Privacy Statement
We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with New Zealand’s Privacy Act 2020. By submitting an application to become a Member of Picton Business Group, you agree to the following terms:
1. Collection Purpose
We collect your personal information—such as name, contact details, business information—for the sole purpose of assessing your eligibility and managing your membership with the Picton Business Group. This collection is necessary and directly related to our functions.
2. Source of Information & Transparency
We collect all personal information directly from you. You will be clearly informed what information we are collecting and why, before the data is gathered.
3. Voluntary or Mandatory
oviding this information is voluntary. If you choose not to provide it, we may be unable to process your application.
4. Use, Disclosure & Sharing
Your information will be used only for membership purposes unless authorised otherwise by you, or required by law. We will not share your information with third parties unless you provide specific permission, or disclosure is necessary and directly related to the purposes of collection.
5. Storage, Security & Retention
We will store your data securely, implementing appropriate safeguards to protect it from misuse, loss, or unauthorised access. Your personal information will not be retained longer than necessary for our membership-related purposes.
6. Access and Correction Rights
You have the right to request access to your personal information and to correct it if it is inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading. If we decline to make a requested correction, we will attach your correction request alongside the original information.
7. Cross‑border Transfers
If your personal information is transferred outside New Zealand (e.g., to service providers overseas), we will ensure the recipient applies safeguards comparable to those required by New Zealand law, or obtain your explicit authorisation.
8. Privacy Breaches
In the event of a privacy breach that is likely to cause serious harm, we will notify both affected individuals and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner as soon as practicable.
9. Contact Information
If you have any concerns, wish to access or correct your information, or make a privacy-related complaint, please contact us at: