Privacy Policy

Howick College is committed to protecting the privacy of our students, staff, and community. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

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1. Information We Collect

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We collect personal information when you interact with our website. This includes:

• General Enquiries: Name, email address, phone number, and any details you provide regarding your interest in our academic, sporting, or cultural programmes.

• Employment Applications: Contact details, curriculum vitae (CV), cover letters, and professional referee details provided via our recruitment forms.

• Technical Data: Information such as your IP address, browser type, and usage patterns collected via Wix Studio cookies to improve our website performance and user experience.

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2. How We Use Your Information

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The information collected is used for the following purposes:

• To respond to your specific enquiries or requests for information.

• To process and assess employment applications for advertised roles.

• To communicate school news and event updates where you have opted in.

• To maintain the security and functionality of our website.

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3. Storage and Security

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Your data is stored securely. As our website is built on the Wix Studio platform, some data may be processed on secure servers. Wix maintains high-level security protocols to protect this data.

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Personal information is only retained for as long as is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by New Zealand law.

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4. Disclosure of Information

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We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your information:

• To service providers who assist in our operations, such as website hosting or secure form management.

• To referees provided in employment applications for the purpose of recruitment.

• If required by law, such as to the Ministry of Education or other New Zealand government agencies.

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5. Cookies

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Our website uses cookies to monitor site traffic and enhance user experience. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.

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6. Your Rights

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Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.

• Request the correction of any incorrect personal information.

• Opt-out of any marketing or newsletter communications at any time.

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7. Contact Us

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If you have any questions about this privacy policy or would like to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us:

Howick College

Address: Sandspit Road, Cockle Bay, Auckland

Phone: +64 9 534 4492

Email: reception@howick.school.nz