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Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Kiwi Nurse Academy ("we", "our", "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website:
https://kiwinurseacademy.co.nz
and any services provided through it.
We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.
By using our website or services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
2. Definitions
- Account - A user account created to access our services
- Personal Data - Information that identifies you (e.g. name, email)
- Usage Data - Data collected automatically (e.g. IP address, browser type)
- Service - Our website and all services provided through it
- Service Providers - Third-party providers that help us operate our services
- You - The user of our website or services
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Personal Information
We may collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Account login details
- Payment-related information (processed via third parties)
We do not store full payment card details.
3.2 Usage Data
We automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Interaction with our website
3.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enable core functionality
- Improve user experience
- Analyse usage and performance
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies - required for login and core features
- Analytics cookies - to understand user behaviour
- Functionality cookies - remember preferences
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.
3.4 Third-Party Login (if applicable)
If you sign in using third-party services (e.g. Google), we may receive:
- Your name
- Email address
This depends on your privacy settings with those platforms.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Provide and maintain our services
- Create and manage your account
- Deliver purchased courses and content
- Process payments
- Communicate with you (support, updates)
- Improve our platform and user experience
- Monitor usage and prevent misuse
- Send relevant updates or offers (you can opt out)
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with:
- Service Providers
- Payment processors (e.g. Stripe)
- Hosting providers (e.g. Vercel, cloud platforms)
- Analytics tools (e.g. PostHog or similar)
These providers only process data on our behalf.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Respond to lawful requests
- Protect our rights or users
Business Transfers
If our business is sold or restructured, your data may be transferred as part of that process.
6. International Data Transfers
Your data may be stored or processed outside New Zealand (e.g. cloud providers).
We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to:
- Provide services
- Meet legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
Usage data may be retained for analytics and security purposes.
8. Your Rights
Under New Zealand privacy law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction of your information
- Request deletion (where applicable)
You can do this by contacting us (see Section 13).
9. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your data, including:
- Secure hosting environments
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
- Access controls
However, no system is 100% secure.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
Continued use of our website means you accept the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy: