Privacy Policy.

Last updated: 22/02/25

Thank you for visiting our website, dcaarchitects.co.nz This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website. We are a New Zealand-based organisation committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your data is handled in compliance with the applicable New Zealand privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect various types of personal information when you visit our website, including but not limited to:

  • Contact Information: Such as your name and email address etc.

  • Usage Data: Information on how you use our website, including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.

We collect this information only when it is voluntarily provided by you or as a necessary part of your interaction with our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your personal data is used exclusively for internal purposes, including:

  • Internal Marketing: To send you information about our products, services, and promotions that we believe may interest you.

  • Improving Our Services: To analyze website usage and enhance user experience.

Please note that we will only use your personal information for these stated internal purposes and will not use it for any other marketing or commercial activities.

3. Third-Party Sharing

We value your trust and are committed to ensuring that your personal information remains confidential. Therefore:

  • No Third-Party Disclosure: We will not pass, sell, or share your personal information with any third parties for their own marketing or other purposes.

  • Legal Obligations: In the unlikely event that disclosure is required by law (e.g., in response to a legal request or to protect our legal rights), we will notify you when permitted by law.

4. Data Security

We implement a range of security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

  • Secure Storage: Your data is stored using industry-standard security protocols.

  • Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to your personal information for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Once your data is no longer needed, it will be securely destroyed.

6. Your Rights

Under New Zealand privacy law, you have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access: You may request details of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correction: If you believe any information we have is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request correction.

  • Deletion: Subject to legal requirements, you may ask us to delete your personal data.

  • Objection: You have the right to object to our use of your personal data for internal marketing purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or in applicable laws. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the "Last updated" date will be revised accordingly.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of your personal information as described herein.

This Privacy Policy is intended to provide transparency about our data handling practices and to assure you that we take your privacy seriously. We are committed to protecting your personal information and using it solely for the benefit of improving our services and communications with you.