Website Privacy Policy

This website is owned and operated by the Wellington Access Broadcasting Society, Incorporated (hereinafter referred to as “Wellington Access Radio”). This Website Privacy Policy delineates Wellington Access Radio’s practices regarding collecting and using personal information.

Personal Information

For this document, “personal information” refers to information related to an identifiable individual, including the individual’s name and email address. We collect information about you whenever you engage with us, such as when you access the Website or subscribe to our newsletter.

We may store personal information collected in any format we deem appropriate at our premises or at external locations, including data storage facilities or online storage solutions, which may be situated within or outside the jurisdiction of New Zealand, and may be operated by independent service contractors.

Suppose your personal information is transferred beyond the jurisdiction of New Zealand. In that case, we shall ensure that the recipient has established appropriate safeguards and that the necessary rights and remedies about your personal information remain available. Alternatively, we will obtain your explicit consent for the transfer of such information.

Purposes for the Collection, Retention, and Utilisation of Your Personal Information

The personal information we collect and retain may be used for the following purposes, as applicable:

  • To send the Wellington Access Radio station newsletter to you, provided that you have subscribed to receive newsletters; and
  • To facilitate entries in competitions.

If you no longer wish to receive communications from us, you may unsubscribe via the option provided at the bottom of the newsletter or by sending an email to info@accessradio.org.nz

Additionally, upon your visit to the website, we may collect general user information, which may include users’ internet protocol addresses, browser types, internet service provider details, and other technical information. This information is used for the administration of the website and to enhance our understanding of our users and their interaction with the website. However, such information does not constitute personal information, as it does not include any personally identifiable information.

Legal Basis for the Collection of Personal Information

We process your personal information based on your express written or verbal consent. You reserve the right to withdraw your consent at any time. The withdrawal of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of processing that occurred before such withdrawal.

Disclosures

We may be required to disclose personal information to third parties, including but not limited to other entities or individuals who assist us in providing services or who perform functions on our behalf, such as hosting and data storage providers. Personal information may be disclosed under the following circumstances:

  • It is required or authorised by you;
  • The disclosure is related to one of the purposes for which we collect, hold, or utilise your personal information; or
  • It is mandated by law, including the laws of any applicable foreign jurisdiction.

Contacting Wellington Access Radio

Under the Privacy Act 1993, individuals possess rights of access to and rights to request correction of their personal information. Additionally, you may have rights under the EU General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to request the erasure of personal information, to restrict the processing of personal information, to object to processing, as well as the right to data portability and the right to complain to a supervisory authority. Should you have any enquiries regarding this Website Privacy Policy or requests concerning your personal information, please contact us using the details provided below. If you wish to update any of your subscription information, please complete the subscription link at the bottom of the newsletter with your amended details.

Amendments to the Website Privacy Policy

Wellington Access Radio reserves the right to amend this Website Privacy Policy at its discretion from time to time. Any such amendments shall take effect from the date of publication of the revised Website Privacy Policy on our website.

Contact Information

We welcome your enquiries and feedback. Please feel free to contact Wellington Access Radio via email at info@accessradio.org.nz

This Website Privacy Policy was last amended on 17/1/25