Privacy Statement

The following privacy statement applies to Software New Zealand’s website (the Site) and should be read in conjunction with the General Terms and Conditions of Use and, if applicable, the Registered Users' Specific Terms and Conditions. By viewing and using this Site you will be deemed to agree to this privacy statement. If you do not agree to this privacy statement you should stop accessing and using the Site.

1. Collection: Software New Zealand (Software NZ) may gather two types of information about you from the Site: (a) personal information, provided by you at the time of voluntary registration for the services Software NZ offers; and (b) aggregate information generated by Software NZ’s systems, which track traffic to the Site but do not relate to you personally. Failure to provide necessary personal information when requested may result in certain services not being available to you.
    
2. Disclosure of Information: Software NZ may disclose to third parties: (a) any information that Software NZ gathers about you for the purposes of meeting the requirements of the New Zealand government and its sanctioned agencies or departments; (b) aggregate tracking information and other information that does not personally identify you; (c) your personal information, when Software NZ believes in good faith that Software NZ is required to do so by law; (d) your personal information, provided Software NZ has your prior authorisation, which Software NZ will usually obtain at the time of collecting the information from you.
    
3. Use: Software NZ uses the personal information it collects: (a) to verify your identity and assist you if you forget your password or login details for any of Software NZ’s registration services; (b) to assist in providing the services requested by you; (c) to provide further information to you about other websites and services which Software NZ considers may be of interest to you; (d) for future marketing, promotional and publicity purposes, including direct marketing, market research and surveys; (e) for ensuring that you are shown the information that is most relevant to you and your interests; and (f) for any other use that you authorise.
    
4. Cookies and Tracking: Software NZ may use a “cookie” file containing information that can identify the computer you are working from. The cookie file does not identify you or your business personally, as it only gives Software NZ details of your IP address, PC platform (e.g. Windows, Unix or Mac), Browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Netscape or other, plus the version of Browser) and domain (whether you are accessing the Site from NZ or elsewhere). Software NZ may use the information generated by cookies: (a) to track traffic patterns to and from the Site; (b) to ensure any advertising is being shown to the most appropriate party; and (c) to enable you to enter the Site and use certain services as a member without having to log on each time and to visit registered user only areas of the Site. You can choose to refuse cookies by turning them off in your browser and/or deleting them from your hard drive. You do not need to have cookies turned on to use the Site, but you may need them for customisable areas of the Site that Software NZ may develop in the future.
    
5. Content Providers, Advertisers and Partners: Software NZ does not control the practices of content providers, partners and advertisers connected with the Site and to whom you provide personal information whilst using one of their sites or services. The Site contains links to other sites, which may not follow the same privacy policies as Software NZ. Software NZ recommends that you check any relevant privacy policies before providing your personal information to any third party.
    
6. Opting in and Opting Out: If Software NZ’s intended collection, use or disclosure of your personal information is outside the collection, use or disclosure set out in this Privacy Statement Software NZ will give you the option: (a) to opt out and not receive certain services or participate in certain interactive areas; or (b) to opt in to agree to be contacted by Software NZ in relation to certain matters such as notification of new features to the Site, beta testing or promotional activities.
    
7. Holding, Correcting and Updating: Any personal information that you provide to Software NZ will be collected and held by Software NZ at its official place of business in New Zealand as advised on the Site from time to time. If you are an individual, under the Privacy Act 1993, you have rights of access to and correction of personal information that Software NZ holds. Software NZ offers the ability to correct or change the information collected at any time and as often as necessary. If you have any questions about how Software NZ services work or regarding this statement, contact Software NZ by sending an email to info@nzsa.org.nz.
    

For information about New Zealand’s Privacy Act 1993 and how it protects the personal information of individuals in New Zealand, click here.