Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

[School Name] is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 and other applicable New Zealand laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information through our website.
 

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

a) Information You Provide

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Enrolment enquiry details

• Information submitted through contact forms

• Information submitted through blog comments (if enabled)
   

b) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Pages visited

• Date and time of access

• Device information
   

This data helps us improve website performance and security.
 

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information to:

• Respond to enquiries

• Process enrolment requests

• Communicate important school updates

• Improve our website functionality

• Maintain website security

• Manage authorised blog access for teachers (if applicable)

We will only use your information for the purpose for which it was collected unless otherwise permitted by law.
 

4. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

• Improve user experience

• Analyse website traffic

• Remember preferences

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although this may affect website functionality.
 

5. Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from:

• Loss

• Unauthorised access

• Disclosure

• Misuse

If the website is hosted by a third-party provider (e.g., Wix or similar), your information may be stored securely on their servers in accordance with their security standards.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or trade personal information.

We may share information:

• With service providers who help operate our website

• Where required by New Zealand law

• To protect the rights and safety of the school community

Any third-party providers are expected to comply with privacy obligations.
 

7. Student Images and Media

From time to time, student images, artwork, or school activities may be published on the website.

These will only be used in accordance with school consent processes and relevant Ministry of Education guidelines.
 

8. Access and Correction

Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information

• Request correction of your personal information

To do so, please contact us using the details below.
 

9. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites.
 

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
 

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Bridge Pa School 
5 Maraekakaho road, Bridge Pa, Hastings
+6468799364
vsadler@bridgepa.school.nz