Website Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 2026
Privacy Policy
At Fairfield Presbyterian Parish [Discovery Christian Centre and Oaks Christian Centre] ("we", "our", or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.
Information we collect
When you use our website, particularly our contact forms, we may collect any information you choose to provide such as:
Your name
Email address
Phone number
The message or enquiry you submit
We may also collect limited technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and website usage statistics through cookies or website analytics.
Why we collect your information
We only collect your personal information that you provide, when it is necessary for these purposes:
To respond to your enquiries or requests
To communicate with you about church activities where you have requested information
To provide pastoral or administrative assistance
To improve our website and services
To maintain appropriate records of communications
How we store and protect your information
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from loss, unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
Information submitted through our website may be stored securely using trusted website hosting providers, email services, or church administration systems. Access is limited to authorised church staff or volunteers who require the information to carry out their responsibilities.
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may disclose personal information where required by New Zealand law.
How long we keep your information
We keep personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
When information is no longer required, we will securely delete it.
Cookies and website analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to help us understand how visitors use the site and improve the user experience.
Cookies generally do not identify you personally, but they may collect information about your browsing activity.
You can disable cookies through your web browser settings if you prefer.
Your rights
Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:
Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Request correction of your personal information if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
Ask questions about how your information is handled.
To exercise these rights, or if you have any questions about this Website Privacy Policy or the personal information we hold about you, please contact the Church office.
