Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 20, 2024 | Last Updated: November 20, 2024

1. Overview

AI.org.nz ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform that connects clients with AI service providers.

We comply with the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand) and are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information.

Key Principle: We only collect information necessary to provide our services and will never sell your personal data to third parties.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Type of Data Examples Purpose
Account Information Name, email, password, phone Account creation and management
Profile Information Company name, location, bio Marketplace profiles
Project Information Requirements, budgets, timelines Service matching
Payment Information Card details, bank accounts Transaction processing
Communications Messages, proposals, reviews Platform functionality

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, time spent
  • Location Data: General location based on IP address
  • Cookies: Session cookies, preference cookies, analytics cookies

2.3 Information from Third Parties

  • OAuth providers (Google, Microsoft) for authentication
  • Payment processors for transaction verification
  • Business verification services for agency validation
  • Analytics providers for usage insights

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Primary Uses

Service Provision

  • • Create and manage accounts
  • • Connect clients with agencies
  • • Process transactions
  • • Provide customer support

Platform Operations

  • • Ensure platform security
  • • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • • Analyze usage patterns
  • • Improve our services

3.2 Communications

We may use your information to send:

  • Service-related notifications (required)
  • Project updates and proposals
  • Marketing communications (with consent)
  • Platform updates and new features
  • Security alerts and important notices

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 We Share Information With:

Other Users (As Necessary)

Clients and agencies see relevant information about each other for projects

Service Providers

Payment processors, cloud hosting, analytics, email services

Legal Requirements

When required by law, court order, or government request

Business Transfers

In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4.2 We Never:

  • Sell your personal information to third parties
  • Share your data for advertising without consent
  • Provide unnecessary access to your private messages

5. Data Retention

Retention Periods

Active Accounts: Retained while account is active
Inactive Accounts: Deleted after 2 years of inactivity
Transaction Records: 7 years (legal requirement)
Project Data: 3 years after completion
Communications: 1 year after project completion

You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

Technical Measures

  • ✓ SSL/TLS encryption in transit
  • ✓ Encryption at rest for sensitive data
  • ✓ Regular security audits
  • ✓ Secure password hashing
  • ✓ Two-factor authentication option

Organizational Measures

  • ✓ Limited access controls
  • ✓ Employee training
  • ✓ Confidentiality agreements
  • ✓ Regular security reviews
  • ✓ Incident response procedures

Note: While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Under the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand) and other applicable laws, you have the following rights:

Right to Access

Request a copy of your personal data we hold

Right to Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

Right to Deletion

Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)

Right to Restrict Processing

Limit how we use your data in certain circumstances

Right to Data Portability

Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format

Right to Object

Object to certain types of processing (e.g., marketing)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@ai.org.nz.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience:

Cookie Type Purpose Duration
Essential Authentication, security, basic functionality Session
Functional Remember preferences, settings 1 year
Analytics Understand usage patterns 2 years
Marketing Relevant advertisements (with consent) 90 days

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

9. Third-Party Services

We integrate with trusted third-party services to provide our platform:

Payment Processing

Stripe, PayPal - Handle payment transactions securely

Cloud Infrastructure

Amazon Web Services (AWS) - Host our platform and data

Analytics

Google Analytics - Understand platform usage

Communication

SendGrid - Email delivery services

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than New Zealand. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

  • Data processing agreements with service providers
  • Standard contractual clauses where required
  • Compliance with international data protection standards
  • Selection of providers with adequate security measures

11. Children's Privacy

Age Restriction: Our platform is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information immediately.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending an email notification for significant changes
  • Displaying a notice on our platform

Your continued use of our platform after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

Privacy Officer

AI.org.nz

Auckland, New Zealand

Email: privacy@ai.org.nz

Data Protection Requests

For data access, correction, or deletion requests:
Email: data@ai.org.nz

Complaints

If you have concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us first. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner:
Website: www.privacy.org.nz

By using AI.org.nz, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.

Version 1.0 - November 2024
Privacy Policy ID: PP-2024-001