We value the privacy of our website visitors and members. This privacy statement explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Definition

• Service: The services we provide through our Site, including the Site itself.
• Site: Our website, thecommunity.co.nz
• We: Our company, "The Community", our Site, our Service, or a combination of these, depending on the context.
• You: The person governed by this Privacy Policy, namely you.

Information We Collect

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number) when you register for an account or submit an event listing
• Login information (username and password) when you create an account
• Event information (event title, description, date, time, location) when you list an event
• Browser information (IP address, browser type, device type) when you visit our website

How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account
• To list and promote your events on our website
• To send you notifications and updates about your events and account
• To improve our website and services
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

Information Sharing

• We may share your event information with third-party services (e.g. Google Maps) to display event locations.
• We may share your contact information with event organizers or administrators for event-related purposes.
• We may disclose your information in response to legal requests or to protect our rights.

Data Security

• We use encryption to protect your data in transit.
• We use secure servers to store your data.
• We implement appropriate security measures to protect against data breaches.

Your Rights

• You can access and update your account information at any time.
• You can request deletion of your account and associated data.
• You can opt-out of receiving notifications and updates.

Changes to This Privacy Statement

• We may update this privacy statement from time to time.
• We will notify you of significant changes by email or on our website.

By using our website and services, you consent to this privacy statement. If you have any questions or concerns, please Contact us.