Spiritual Retreat
PRIVACY STATEMENT
Privacy Statement - the basics
Te Waipounamu Christian Spiritual Retreat will keep accurate records and case notes on every contact with clients or services in a safe and secure place, will specify when and how client information may be disclosed to others and will be aware of and comply with requirements under the Privacy Act 2020, Family Violence Act 2018 and the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 and any other legislation that from time to time relates to the rights of clients.
The Family Violence Act 2018 and Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 will override aspects of the Privacy Act regarding sharing information where our obligations require us to share information in family violence situations.
Client information: All requests for clients requesting their files need to come through the General Manager. The General Manager is responsible for releasing any information held by the organisation.
Individual clients are entitled to correct any personal information by
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requesting a correction
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requesting that a corrections statement be attached to the information
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corrections need to be noted in the client’s personal file
Storage of information: All information pertaining to individuals whether staff, volunteers or clients shall be kept in secure locked areas to which only relevant people shall have access. This includes internal and external reports that identify individuals. Client files are kept on the Te Waipounamu Christian Spiritual Retreat website CMS. When client files are ready for closing any paper files will be loaded onto the electronic client file and paperwork shredded.
The Trust shall not keep personal information longer than is necessary.
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Personal information for employees will be held for 6 years following the
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ending/termination of their employment / contract after which it will be destroyed.
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Client information is held electronically through the Te Waipounamu Christian Spiritual Retreat website CMS.
Terms Of Use
Terms of use - the basics
Te Waipounamu Christian Spiritual Retreat
By visiting or using this Website You agree to be bound by these Terms. We may change these Terms at any time and will post the changes on the Website. If you disagree with the changes then you must stop visiting and using this Website.
DEFINITIONS:
In these Terms, the following words have the following meanings:
Charity: The catch-all term used for the charitable entities listed on our Website
Donate: To send money to Te Waipounamu Christian Spiritual Retreat
Donation: The actual money donated
Privacy Statement: means Our Privacy Statement available above.
Services: means any services, features or functionalities provided to You by Us via this Website.
Website: means this website
We, Us and Our: means Te Waipounamu Christian Spiritual Retreat
You: means you as an individual and Your has a corresponding meaning.
ACCESS AND USE OF THE WEBSITE:
You agree to access and use the Website in accordance with these Terms and all applicable laws.
We grant You the right to access and use the Services via the Website. This right is non-exclusive, non-transferable, and subject to these Terms (which may be amended from time to time) and all other terms and conditions are expressly excluded unless otherwise agreed in writing.
TERMS:
OUR OPTIONS:
Under these Terms, We may: Edit or remove any content, features or functionality of the Website without notice
PRIVACY AND COMMUNICATION:
By using the Website, You agree to abide by and comply with Our Privacy Statement. You agree that We can send You information by using electronic messages or other means. You may unsubscribe from the electronic messaging services at any time by clicking on the Unsubscribe link on such email or by emailing Us here.
LINKED SITES:
This Website may contain links to other websites of which We do not have control and are not governed by these Terms or Our policies. Any link to other websites is not an endorsement of those websites by Us and We are not responsible for the content, accuracy and/or availability on those websites.
GENERAL PROVISIONS:
Relationship: These Terms do not create any relationship of partnership, agency, employment or joint venture between You and Us.
Your Rights: The Website’s contents have not been prepared by considering the particular situation or needs of any individual users. Other than Your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.
Contact: If You have any questions or concerns in relation to the website, related services or terms and conditions, please contact Us via the “Contact Us” links provided on the Website.
CONTACTING US AND COMPLAINTS
If You have any questions, enquiries or complaints about Us and Our policies please contact Us here.
Updated 06.06.2025