Privacy Policy

CellZealand ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website cellzealand.com and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out contact forms on our website
• Request information about our archives
• Schedule a visit to our facilities
• Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
• Communicate with us via email or phone

This information may include:

• Name and contact details (email address, phone number, postal address)
• Organization or institution affiliation
• Research interests and topics
• Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

• IP address and geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of visits

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our services: Processing your inquiries, scheduling visits, and providing access to our archives
• To communicate with you: Responding to your questions, sending updates about telecommunications history, and providing information you request
• To improve our website: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience and content
• To protect our rights: Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, or illegal activities
• To comply with legal obligations: Meeting regulatory requirements and responding to legal requests

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve website functionality and performance
• Analyze traffic and usage patterns

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With your consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information
• Service providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing services, under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Protection of rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure server infrastructure with encryption
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Under New Zealand privacy law, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations
• Objection: Object to processing of your information for certain purposes
• Withdrawal of consent: Withdraw consent for processing where consent was the basis
• Data portability: Request transfer of your information to another service provider

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than New Zealand. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

10. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

CellZealand
45 Queen Street
Auckland 1010
New Zealand

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +64 9 379 5678

13. Complaints

If you believe we have not handled your personal information appropriately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the New Zealand Privacy Commissioner:

Office of the Privacy Commissioner
PO Box 10094
Wellington 6143
New Zealand
Website: privacy.org.nz