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Privacy Policy

Brown Webb Richardson Chartered Accountants (“BWR,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with relevant privacy laws and regulations New Zealand Privacy Act 1993 (the Act).

This policy does not limit or exclude any of your rights under the Act. If you wish to seek further information on the Act, see www.privacy.org.nz.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from various sources, including:

Information you provide to us directly, such as during registration, communication, or when using our services.
Information collected automatically when you visit our website, including usage data and technical information.
Information obtained from third-party sources with your consent or as permitted by law.

The types of personal information we may collect include but are not limited to: name, contact information, financial data, and any other information relevant to providing our services.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

To verify your identify
To provide our services and fulfil your requests.
To communicate with you regarding our services, updates, and relevant information.
To manage our client relationships and administer your account.
To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.
To improve our services, website, and customer experience.

For marketing purposes, with your consent where required by law.

Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

Our affiliated companies and service providers who assist us in providing our services.
Regulatory authorities, law enforcement agencies, or legal entities as required by law.
Other third parties with your consent or as permitted by law.
Any other person authorised by you.
A business that supports our services and products may be located outside New Zealand. This may mean your personal information is held and processed outside New Zealand.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as completely secure. You acknowledge this risk when providing your personal information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you.
Correct inaccuracies in your personal information.
Withdraw your consent where applicable.
Request the deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances.
Object to the processing of your personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at clientservices@bwr.co.nz. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws. Before you exercise this right, we will need evidence to confirm that you are the individual to whom the personal information relates.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices and legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on our website, and the changes will be effective from the date of posting.