1. Introduction

PetitionNZ is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information responsibly and transparently.

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you interact with this platform, including when you sign a petition or submit information through our forms.

This platform is currently administered by Brilin Ltd, a New Zealand–based company.

2. What information we collect

When you use this platform, we may collect the following information:

- First and last name

- Email address

- Town or city (if provided)

- Any optional comments you choose to submit

- Date and time of submission

- Technical information necessary to operate the platform securely

You are not required to provide optional information in order to support a petition.

3. How your information is collected

Information is collected when you voluntarily submit a form on this website, including when you add your name in support of a petition.

We do not collect personal information without your knowledge.

4. How your information is used

Your information is used for the following purposes only:

- To record support for a petition

- To verify and audit petition submissions

- To send confirmation or informational emails related to your submission

- To maintain the integrity and operation of the platform

Petition submissions may be grouped or categorised internally (for example, using tags) to isolate petition signatures from other unrelated records.

5. Email communications

Confirmation and informational emails relating to petition submissions are currently sent from an email address associated with brilin.co.nz, which is operated by Brilin Ltd.

This does not affect the purpose of your submission or how your information is used. Emails are sent solely to confirm submissions or provide relevant updates relating to the petition.

You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time.

6. Data storage and security

Personal information submitted through this platform is securely stored using GoHighLevel (GHL), a third-party customer relationship management and form-processing system.

We take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information is protected against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

Access to stored information is restricted to authorised administrators only.

Data security and breach response

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from loss, unauthorised access, misuse, or disclosure.

While no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, we use established platforms and appropriate safeguards to reduce risk.

In the event of a suspected or confirmed privacy breach involving personal information, we will assess the situation and take appropriate steps in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. Where required, affected individuals and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner will be notified.

7. Sharing of information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Information may be shared only:

- Where required by law

- Where necessary to protect the integrity of the platform

- In an aggregated or anonymised form (for example, total signature counts)

Individual names or contact details are not publicly disclosed without consent.

8. Accuracy and retention

We take reasonable steps to ensure that the information we hold is accurate and up to date.

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to support the purpose of the petition, meet record-keeping obligations, or comply with legal requirements.

9. Your rights

Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:

- Request access to personal information we hold about you

- Request correction of your personal information

- Requests can be made using the contact details below.

10. Third-party services

This platform may link to external websites or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external services they use.

11. Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the platform or legal requirements.

The most current version will always be available on this website.

12. Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you can contact us at:

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Operator: Brilin Ltd
Location: New Zealand