We take your privacy seriously.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in line with the Privacy Act 2020.

Collecting Information

We collect personal information you voluntarily provide us, such as your name, email address, and preferences. This may happen when you:

• Sign up to receive updates or emails

• Donate

• Participate in a survey

• Interact with us via social media or third-party forms

We may also collect information from public sources, such as the electoral roll, or match your information with trusted third-party platforms where you have given permission.

Some data is automatically collected via cookies or analytics tools to help us improve the performance of our site and better understand our supporters. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings.

Why We Collect It

We collect and use this information to:

• Stay in touch with you

• Manage donations and events

• Improve our web and social media presence

By submitting your details, you agree to receive updates and communications. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or share your personal information with external parties, unless:

• It’s required to comply with legal obligations (such as electoral law)

• It’s needed by service providers or contractors working on our behalf (under strict privacy agreements)

• You have given us consent

We may share anonymised or aggregated data. with third parties to help deliver advertising or analyse engagement. Data we share for these purposes is anonymised, your details will never be identifiable. 

Donations

To meet legal obligations under the Electoral Act, we are required to collect and disclose information about donations. All donations over $1500 to Build the Nation are declared. Donations from foreign citizens or entities that are not resident in NZ are not accepted.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Know what personal information we hold about you

• Request a copy of that information

• Have errors corrected

We’ll respond to all requests within 20 working days. Please contact us if you'd like to make a request or have any concerns about your privacy.

Protecting Your Information

We do our best to safeguard your personal information. However, no system is 100% secure. You can help protect your own data by contacting us immediately if you believe your information has been compromised.

Comments and Social Media

If you leave comments on our site or interact with us publicly online, your name and comment may be visible to others. We recommend not posting sensitive personal information publicly.

Links to Other Sites

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please read their privacy policies before sharing your personal information.

Updates to This Policy

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

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or would like to get in touch, please email us at buildthenationnz (at) gmail (dot) com.

Last updated: October 2025