Privacy Policy

Effective date: April 2026

This Privacy Policy explains, in plain English, what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we handle it at Students for Global Justice NZ. We believe privacy language should be understandable, not hidden behind legal jargon.

Who we are

Students for Global Justice NZ is an independent educational website focused on student finance literacy, digital payments, and practical money safety. Our goal is to help readers make better-informed choices in real life.

What information we collect

Depending on how you use the site, we may collect:

  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device details, language, and visited pages.
  • Usage data such as page views, time on page, clicks, and referral source.
  • Contact data you provide directly (name, email, and message content) when you contact us.
  • Comment or profile data where WordPress features are enabled.

Why we collect this data

We process information to:

  • Operate, secure, and maintain the website.
  • Understand which content helps readers and which needs improvement.
  • Respond to questions, correction requests, and editorial feedback.
  • Detect abuse, spam, automated attacks, and malicious traffic.
  • Comply with legal obligations where required.

Cookies and similar technologies

We may use cookies for site functionality, analytics, and performance. Some cookies are necessary for core functions; others help us improve user experience. You can manage cookies in your browser settings and clear them at any time.

Third-party tools and content

Some services integrated into the website (for example analytics, plugins, embedded media, or external links) may process data under their own policies. We do not control third-party privacy practices outside our domain. We recommend reviewing the privacy terms of any third-party service you interact with.

Data sharing

We do not sell personal data. We may share limited data only with service providers that help us run the website (hosting, security, analytics, email delivery), and only when necessary for legitimate operations.

Data retention

We retain data only for as long as needed to support the purpose for which it was collected, to maintain service integrity, and to meet legal requirements. When no longer needed, data is deleted, anonymized, or securely archived.

Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. No online system is perfectly secure, but we actively reduce risk and review security practices regularly.

Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, export, restrict, or delete your personal data. You may also request clarification about how your data is processed. To make a request, contact us through the Contact page.

Children and minors

Our content is educational and intended for general audiences, including students. We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information from minors beyond ordinary website interactions. If you believe inappropriate data was submitted, contact us and we will review promptly.

International users

If you access the site from outside New Zealand, your information may be processed in jurisdictions where our infrastructure or service providers operate. We take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate data handling standards are maintained.

Policy updates

We may update this policy when legal requirements, website features, or operational practices change. The latest version published on this page is the governing version. Material changes will be reflected by updating this page content and effective date.

Contact

For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, please use the Contact page and include Privacy Request in your message title for faster routing.