Privacy Policy
Introduction
Welcome to Huia Business Services Limited (“Huia,” "we," "our," "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled safely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our bookkeeping and business services.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information: Name, address, email address, phone number.
- Financial Information: Bank account details, financial statements, tax information.
- Business Information: Company name, business address, business identification number.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our services, including your IP address, browser type, and usage patterns.
How We Collect Information
We collect personal information through various methods, including:
- Direct Interactions: When you provide information to us directly, such as during consultations, through forms on our website, or via email and phone.
- Automated Technologies: Using cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website.
- Third Parties: From third parties, such as government agencies, financial institutions, or other service providers.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To provide and manage our bookkeeping and business services.
- Communication: To communicate with you regarding our services, including responding to inquiries and sending administrative information.
- Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, such as tax laws and regulatory requirements.
- Improvement: To improve our services, including analysing usage patterns and feedback.
Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your personal information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party service providers who assist us in providing our services, such as IT support and payment processors.
- Legal Obligations: Government authorities and law enforcement agencies, if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business, your information may be transferred to the new owner.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no security measure is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: The right to request access to your personal information.
- Correction: The right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements.
- Restriction: The right to request restriction of processing your personal information.
- Objection: The right to object to the processing of your personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the effective date. Your continued use of our services after such changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please get in touch with us at:
- Email: info@huianz.co.nz
- Phone: 027 484 8488 / 03 577 8488
Governing Law
The laws of New Zealand govern this Privacy Policy. Any disputes arising from or relating to this policy will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand.
Thank you for choosing
Huia Business Services Limited. We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy.
