Privacy Policy
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1. Introduction
Evaluate Business Solutions (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand).
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect personal information including:
- Your name and business name
- Email address and contact details
- Billing and payment information
- Business and financial information you provide to us
- Website usage data (such as IP address and browser type)
We only collect information that is reasonably necessary to provide our services or products.
3. How We Collect Information
We collect information when you:
- Contact us via our website, email, or social media
- Purchase services or digital products
- Sign up for courses, downloads, or email communications
- Provide information during bookkeeping or training engagements
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Deliver bookkeeping services and training
- Provide access to digital products and courses
- Issue invoices and process payments
- Communicate with you about services or products
- Improve our services and website
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations
We will NEVER sell or rent your personal information.
5. Disclosure of Information
We may share your information with:
- Trusted service providers (e.g. payment processors, software platforms, email systems)
- Professional advisors where required (e.g. your own accountants or legal advisors)
- Government agencies where required by law
All third parties are expected to protect your information appropriately.
6. Storage & Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
Information will be stored electronically using secure cloud-based systems. While we take care to protect your data, no system is completely secure.
7. Access & Correction
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of any inaccurate information
To do so, please contact us using the details below.
8. Cookies & Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to:
- Understand how visitors use our site
- Improve user experience
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function as intended.
9. Marketing Communications
If you opt in to receive emails from us:
- You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails
- We will only send communications relevant to our services and products
10. Retention of Information
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide services
- Meet legal, tax, and compliance requirements
11. Complaints
If you believe we have breached your privacy, please contact us first so we can attempt to resolve the issue.
If unresolved, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (NZ).
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The most current version will always be available on our website.
13. Contact Us
For privacy-related enquiries, please contact:
Evaluate Business Solutions
📧 Pauline@evaluatebizsolutions.com
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