Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy 

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  <h2>Privacy Policy</h2>

  <p><strong>Effective Date:</strong> [Insert Date]</p>

  <p>Evaluate Business Solutions (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our website <a href="https://www.evaluatebusinesssolutions.co.nz" target="_blank">https://www.evaluatebusinesssolutions.co.nz</a> and any services or products we offer, including accounting services, business training, and online courses.</p>

  <h3>1. What Information We Collect</h3>

  <p><strong>1.1 Personal Information</strong><br>

  We may collect personal information when you:

    <ul>

      <li>Sign up for courses or training</li>

      <li>Subscribe to our newsletter or updates</li>

      <li>Purchase a product or service</li>

      <li>Contact us with a question or request</li>

    </ul>

  This may include:

    <ul>

      <li>Your name</li>

      <li>Email address</li>

      <li>Phone number</li>

      <li>Business name and contact details</li>

      <li>Billing or payment information (via secure third-party platforms)</li>

    </ul>

  </p>

  <p><strong>1.2 Automatically Collected Information</strong><br>

  We may use cookies or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect non-identifying data, such as:

    <ul>

      <li>Browser type and IP address</li>

      <li>Pages visited and time spent on the site</li>

      <li>Device and operating system</li>

    </ul>

  </p>

  <h3>2. How We Use Your Information</h3>

  <p>We use your information to:

    <ul>

      <li>Deliver and manage services or courses you've purchased</li>

      <li>Provide customer support</li>

      <li>Send updates, tips, or promotions (if opted in)</li>

      <li>Improve our website, products, and customer experience</li>

      <li>Meet our legal obligations</li>

    </ul>

  </p>

  <h3>3. Sharing Your Information</h3>

  <p>We do <strong>not</strong> sell or rent your data. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, course platforms, email tools) who assist in operating our business. They are required to protect your data and use it only for those purposes.</p>

  <h3>4. Cookies and Tracking</h3>

  <p>We use cookies to:

    <ul>

      <li>Improve website functionality</li>

      <li>Track usage analytics</li>

      <li>Support e-commerce functions</li>

    </ul>

  You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect functionality.</p>

  <h3>5. Email Marketing</h3>

  <p>If you subscribe, we may send occasional emails with updates or offers. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails.</p>

  <h3>6. How We Store Your Data</h3>

  <p>We take reasonable steps to protect your data from misuse, unauthorised access, or loss. Information is stored securely and only accessible by authorised staff.</p>

  <h3>7. Your Rights (NZ Privacy Act 2020)</h3>

  <p>You have the right to:

    <ul>

      <li>Request access to your personal information</li>

      <li>Request corrections to that information</li>

      <li>Withdraw consent for marketing communication</li>

    </ul>

  To make a request, please contact us using the details below.</p>

  <h3>8. Third-Party Links</h3>

  <p>Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.</p>

  <h3>9. Updates to This Policy</h3>

  <p>We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.</p>

  <h3>10. Contact Us</h3>

  <p>If you have questions or concerns about how your information is used, please contact us:</p>

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    <strong>Evaluate Business Solutions</strong><br>

    Email: P.Sargisson@evaluatebusiness.nz<br>

    Phone: +64274 912 766<br>

    Website: <a href="https://www.evaluatebusinesssolutions.co.nz" target="_blank">www.evaluatebusinesssolutions.co.nz</a>

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