Effective Date: 25/06/2025
Website: https://ittakesavilllage.net.nz
Contact: admin@ittakesavillage.net.nz
With It Takes A Village, your privacy matters. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our community-based website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you interact with the Site:
- Account Information: such as your username, email address, and password.
- Content You Share: posts, messages, comments, and any other content you voluntarily provide.
- Technical Data: such as IP address, browser type, and device information.
- Usage Data: information about how you use the site, including pages visited and interactions.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the functionality of the Site.
- Enable communication between users.
- Respond to inquiries or reported issues.
- Improve the quality and performance of the Site.
- Enforce our Terms and Conditions.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
3. Community Safety
Although we do not monitor all activity in real-time, we may review content to:
- Investigate reported abuse or inappropriate behaviour.
- Enforce our zero-tolerance policy on harassment and harmful content.
- Take appropriate action (including banning users) to maintain a safe environment.
4. Sharing of Information
We may share your information:
- If required by law or legal request.
- To investigate potential violations of our Terms.
- With trusted service providers who help us operate the Site (e.g., hosting providers), under confidentiality agreements.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies or similar technologies to improve your experience, remember preferences, and understand usage patterns. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your information.
- Withdraw consent to data processing (where applicable).
To make a request, contact us at admin@ittakesavillage.net.nz .
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have, we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Statement periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the new policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
📧admin@ittakesavillage.net.nz
🌐 https://ittakesavilllage.net.nz