Privacy & Cookies Policies

PRIVACY POLICY

We take our obligations regarding personal information seriously. Providing personal information is optional for you. However, if you do not provide us with information we may not be able to interact with you.

When you provide personal information to us, we will comply with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

The personal information you provide to us is collected and may be used for identifying you, communicating with you, helping us assist you with any enquiries or application process, statistical analysis, the marketing by us of products and services to you, credit checks (if necessary), and research and development.

We may also collect technical information whenever you visit the public version of, our Website. This may include information about the way users arrive at, browse through and interact with our Website. We may collect this type of technical information through the use of cookies and other means. Cookies are alphanumeric identifiers that we transfer to your computer’s hard drive to enable our systems to recognise your browser. If you want to disable cookies, you may do so by changing the settings on your browser. However, if you do so, you may not be able to use all of the functions on the Website. We use the technical information we collect to have a better understanding of the way people use our Website, to improve the way it works and to personalise it to be more relevant and useful to your particular needs. We may also use this information to assist in making any advertising we display on the Website more personalised and applicable to your interests.

Generally, we do not disclose personal information to third parties for them to use for their own purposes. However, some of the circumstances in which we may do this are:

a. service providers and other persons working with us to make the Website available or improve or develop its functionality (e.g. we use SquareSpace to host the Website);

b. in relation to the proposed purchase or acquisition of our business or assets; or

c. where required by applicable law or any court, or in response to a legitimate request by a law enforcement agency.

Any personal information you provide to us may be stored on the secure servers of our trusted service providers, which may be located outside New Zealand. This may involve the transfer of your personal information to countries which have less legal protection for personal information than New Zealand.

You have the right to request access to and correction of any of the personal information we hold about you. If you would like to exercise these rights, please email us at stu@smgnz.com

Sustainability Marketing Group Limited Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Sustainability Marketing Group Limited ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.smgnz.com (referred to as the "Website"). It also outlines your choices regarding the use of cookies in accordance with applicable data protection laws, which include the New Zealand Privacy Act 2000, and which may include (where you are a resident in the European Union (EU) or the United Kingdom (UK)) the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the GDPR as transposed into UK national law (UK GDPR).

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, mobile device, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the functioning of our Website. They enable you to navigate and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.

2. Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages they visit most frequently and any error messages encountered. We use this information to improve the performance and functionality of our Website.‍

3. Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language preference, or region) and provide enhanced features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.

4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies remember the websites you have visited, and this information may be shared with other parties, such as advertisers.

5. Social Media Cookies: These cookies are set by social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) that we have integrated into our Website. They allow you to share content and interact with social media features. The social media platforms may also use these cookies to collect information about your online activities.

Cookie Duration

Some cookies are session cookies, which are temporary and are erased when you close your browser. Other cookies are persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a longer period and are activated each time you visit our Website.

Your Consent

By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. We will obtain your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device, in compliance with PECR requirements. You can manage your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings or using the cookie consent tool available on our Website.

Managing and Disabling Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can usually modify your browser settings to accept or reject cookies, or to notify you when a cookie is being placed on your device. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website and limit your ability to use certain features.

For more information on how to manage cookies, you can refer to the instructions provided by your browser or device manufacturer.

Third-Party Cookies

We may also allow third parties, such as analytics or advertising partners, to place cookies on our Website to collect information about your online activities. These third parties may use this information to deliver personalized advertisements or measure the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party service providers to understand how they use cookies and the information collected.

Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will provide notice of any significant updates by posting a prominent notice on our Website or by other means.

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If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at stu@smgnz.com

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Last update: 08 August 2024