1. Agreement

1.1 This Privacy Policy applies to your use of the Website and sets out the way in which we will use, manage and protect your personal information. By using the Website you are agreeing to the use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information collection

2.1 Kahler may collect and hold personal information related to you that is necessary for the purpose of conducting our business, including (without limitation):

2.1.1 to deliver products, services or information to you;

2.1.2 to enable you to gain access to specific content or attend a hosted event;

2.1.3 to assist you with matters relating to our products and services;

2.1.4 to improve, and better understand your preferences in respect of, our products and services; and

2.1.5 to fulfil our regulatory or legal obligations.

2.2 Examples of information we collect and hold include, without limitation, your name, your professional qualifications, address, telephone number, facsimile number and email address. This information is usually collected directly from you but occasionally, where it is unreasonable or impractical to do so, it may be provided by third party service providers or publicly available sources. You may choose not to provide any personal information to Kahler, however in this case, Kahler may not be able to provide products or services to you.

2.3 We may also store and maintain any content that you provide, including but not limited to postings on any blogs, forums and other social media applications and services that we provide.

2.4 Kahler will not collect, hold, use or disclose sensitive information (such as information about race or ethnicity, political or religious beliefs, gender, date of birth or health information) except with your consent or where required or permitted by law.

3. How do we use and disclose information?

3.1 Kahler may use the personal information that you submit to us in connection with the above-stated purposes and for direct marketing purposes, such as sending you offers or information on products, events or services that we consider may be of interest to you. Kahler may also allow that information to be given to third parties for a similar purpose. You can opt out of receiving marketing materials by writing to us at the below address or following any instructions to unsubscribe in one of our marketing emails.

3.2 Kahler may disclose personal information (other than sensitive information) to its suppliers, contractors, agents or partners both in New Zealand, Australia and overseas:

3.2.1 to meet the purpose for which it was submitted; or

3.2.2 for the purpose of processing and delivering your request (e.g. providing Products or services); or

3.2.3 if we are required or authorised by law to disclose the information; or

3.2.4 if your personal information is collected in connection with a joint promoter, to that joint promoter for marketing and research purposes.

4. Access, correction and security

4.1 Kahler will take reasonable steps to ensure that the personal information we collect is accurate, complete and up-to-date. Kahler will also take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference or loss and unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.

4.2 You can access and request correction of any personal information concerning you at any time. You may also request that we delete your personal information at any time. Any such requests should be made directly by contacting us (see below for details). Please note that there are some exceptions to your right to gain access to your information, including (but not limited to) where:

4.2.1 the information cannot readily be retrieved; or

4.2.2 providing access would have an unreasonable impact upon the privacy of other individuals; or

4.2.3 the request for access is frivolous or vexatious; or

4.2.4 the information relates to existing or anticipated legal proceedings between you and us, and the information would not be accessible by the process of discovery in those proceedings; or

4.2.5 providing access would be unlawful.

5. Cookies

5.1 The Website uses cookies to improve user experience and ensure that it is functioning effectively. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by the websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. The use of cookies is now standard for most websites.

5.2 A cookie helps us to recognise you when you re-visit our Website and to co-ordinate your access to different pages on the Website. We use cookies to learn more about the way you interact with our content and help us improve your experience of using our Website.

5.3 Each time you visit the Website our server collects some anonymous information, including the type of browser and system you are using; the address of the site you have come from and move to after your visit; the date and time of your visit; and your server’s IP address.

5.4 Kahler may collect this information for statistical purposes to find out how the Website is used and navigated, including the number of hits, the frequency and duration of visits and most popular session times. We may use this information to evaluate and improve our Website performance or to identify individuals whom may threaten the security or integrity of the Website.

5.5 Kahler may disclose your server’s IP address to law enforcement authorities if requested by those authorities to do so or if directed to do so by the courts.

5.6 With most internet browsers, you can erase cookies from your computer hard drive, block all cookies, or receive a warning before a cookie is stored. If you want to do this, refer to your browser instructions or help screen to learn more. If you reject the use of cookies, you will still be able to access our Website but please note that some of its functions may not work as well as if cookies were enabled. By using the Website, you agree that we can place cookies on your computer/device for the above purposes.

6. Links to other sites

6.1 Kahler may provide links to other websites (including Paypal). If you use these links, you will leave our Website and we are not responsible for any of these sites, their content or their usage of your personal information. We advise that you check the privacy policies on those sites.

7. Contact us

Please contact us if you:

• wish to discuss any privacy issues
• have any concerns regarding your personal information
• do not wish to receive any future communications from Kahler.

By using the Website and/or providing your personal information to us, you are consenting to the collection, holding, use and disclosure or that information as set out in this Privacy Policy.

Kahler Communications Oceania Limited
+64 21 222 7821
contact@pcmoceania.com