ATA NZ Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
   Welcome to Advanced Textiles Association New Zealand (“we,” “us,” “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website www.advancedtextiles.co.nz (“the Site”).
2. Information We Collect and Receive

ATA NZ collects different types of information to provide products and services to our members and non-members with the industrial textiles industry including:

• Customer Account: This includes information you provide to create your account, respond to surveys, membership/advertising/exhibitor/sponsor contracts, enewsletter subscription, awards programmes, volunteer participation and requests to be placed on distribution lists. The information may include contact data, billing and payment information, demographic data, a password and valid email address

• Registration Data: This includes information you provide to create your account, or attend webinars and or conference. The information may also include contact data, billing and payment information, demographic data, a password and a valid email address.\

• Automatically Collected Data: IP address, browser type/version, operating system, referring pages, pages you visit on the Site, date/time stamps, and access times.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tech to personalize content, analyze usage, and support marketing activities.

3. How We Use Your Information
   We may use your personal data to:

• Process orders and payments, fulfil requests, and deliver services.
• Communicate with you (order updates, customer service, marketing/newsletters where you opt-in).
• Improve our Site, products, and services.
• Detect, prevent, and address security issues or fraud.
• Comply with legal obligations with the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.

4. Sharing Your Information
   We may share your personal information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party platforms (e.g., payment processors, shipping companies, hosting providers, email services) who need your info to perform services on our behalf.
• Legal and Regulatory Requests: When required by law, to protect our rights, or respond to lawful requests.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our assets.

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal data to third parties for their marketing purposes.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

• Cookies: Small files stored on your device to recognize you, customize content, and collect analytics.
• How to Control Cookies: You can manage cookie settings in your browser (e.g., disable or delete cookies). Please note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

6. Third-Party Links
   Our Site may include links to other websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
7. Data Security
   We implement industry-standard measures (e.g., secure servers, encryption, access controls) to protect your personal information. However, no internet transmission is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
   We retain personal data only as long as necessary for purposes outlined in this Policy, or as required by law (such as tax, accounting, or regulatory obligations).
9. Your Rights
   Depending on your location, you may be entitled to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• Object to or restrict processing.
• Withdraw consent (where processing is based on your consent).
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.

10. Children’s Privacy
    Our Site is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 16. If we learn that we have collected data from a child under 16, we will promptly delete it.
11. International Data Transfers
    As a New Zealand–based company, we may transfer your personal data to other countries (e.g., service provider locations). Where such transfers occur, we ensure adequate protections, such as contractual clauses or compliance with NZ law.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
    We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date below and provide notice (e.g., via Site banner or email). Continued use of the Site after changes implies acceptance of the new policy.
13. Contact Us
    If you have questions, requests, or concerns, please contact us at:
    Advanced Textiles Association New Zealand
    Email: [email protected]
    Mailing Address: PO Box 12116, Ahuriri 4114