African Professional Council of New Zealand Incorporated [Te Rūnanga Ngaio o Ngā Āwherika ki Aotearoa]
Privacy Statement
APCNZ respects your privacy and handles personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 and the Information Privacy Principles.
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What We Collect
We may collect personal information such as:
Name, contact details, profession/sector, region
Membership details and payment status (where relevant)
Event registration information and attendance records
Communications preferences
Any information you submit via forms or email

Why We Collect It
We collect information to:
Process membership applications and maintain a member register
Provide member services, communications, and participation opportunities
Administer events, training, and programmes
Respond to enquiries and partnership requests
Meet governance and legal obligations as an incorporated society

How We Collect It
We collect information directly from you (e.g., forms, email). If we collect information
indirectly in limited circumstances, we will take reasonable steps to notify you unless an exception applies.

Privacy New Zealand
We do not sell personal information. We may share information only where necessary,
such as:
Service providers supporting membership/event administration (e.g., email platforms)
Legal or regulatory requirements
With your consent, or where otherwise permitted by law

Storage, Security, and Retention
We take reasonable steps to protect information against loss, misuse, and unauthorised
access. We retain information only as long as needed for the purposes above and for
lawful governance/record-keeping.

Access and Correction
You can request access to, and correction of, your personal information held by APCNZ.
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Communications and Opt-Out
If you subscribe to APCNZ updates, you can opt out at any time using the unsubscribe
option in our messages.

Contact
For privacy enquiries or requests, contact APCNZ via the Contact page.
11) Communications Policy (Anti-spam credibility layer)

Email and Electronic Messages
APCNZ sends newsletters and event notices in line with New Zealand’s anti-spam
requirements. Commercial electronic messages include a working unsubscribe function.
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12) Contact
Contact APCNZ
For membership enquiries, partnerships, media, or governance questions, contact us via:
Contact form
Email : info.apcnz@gmail.com
Contact@apcnz.org.nz
Postal address Office: Unit 2 /87 Hautapu Road, Cambridge 3493
We aim to respond within a reasonable timeframe.