Last updated: 28 August 2026. We value the privacy of our website visitors and members. This privacy statement explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Please read it alongside our Terms of Service.
Definition
- Service: The services we provide through our Site, including the Site itself.
- Site: Our website, thecommunity.co.nz
- We / The Community: Our company, The Community Limited, our Site, our Service, or a combination of these, depending on the context. Personal information collected through this website and related support is managed by The Community Limited.
- 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 and, where applicable, across our network of related platforms (see Cross-Site Data & Our Network below)
- 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
Cross-Site Data & Our Network
The Community Limited operates a network of related New Zealand platforms, including thecommunity.co.nz, artists.org.nz, whats-on.co.nz, and nzclubs.co.nz, and may operate other partner or regional sites under the same organisation. User data across this network is managed by The Community Limited.
We cross-promote content between these platforms. For example, events, club listings, profiles, or other listings you create or publish on thecommunity.co.nz may be synced, displayed, or promoted on artists.org.nz, whats-on.co.nz, nzclubs.co.nz, or other sites in the network so audiences can discover them more widely. The same may apply in reverse when content originates on a sister site and is shown here.
Where we share data across the network, we do so only for operating and promoting those services: for example publishing public listing details, keeping shared calendars and directories consistent, authenticating related accounts where applicable, and administering the platforms. We do not sell your personal information. Each site may have its own privacy notice; this policy covers personal information collected or processed in connection with thecommunity.co.nz, including sharing described here.
Information Sharing
- Besides sharing within The Community Limited's network as described above, 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.
- We do not sell your personal information.
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.