Website Privacy Notice
Introduction
The Medical Research Institute of New Zealand (MRINZ) is committed to protecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you actively interact with our website.
How do we collect your information?
When you interact with our website, we may collect your information in two ways:
If you choose to interact with our website, such as by filling out forms or subscribing to our newsletters, we will collect the information you supply during this interaction.
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect non-personal information automatically.
What sort of information do we collect?
Personal information may include your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and date of birth, should you choose to share these details.
Non-personal information may include browser type, operating system, and website usage statistics.
How will we use your information?
We use your personal information to communicate with you, providing updates and information relevant to our research and events. Non-personal information is used to analyse website usage and improve the performance and user experience of our site.
Disclosure of your information
We may share the information you provide to us with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate and maintain our website. These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information secure and confidential. In addition, we may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a lawful request from a government or law enforcement authority.
Who will see your information?
Your information will only be seen by MRINZ staff responsible for website management and communication in response to the information you have provided. Third-party service providers assisting with website operations may also have access to your information, under strict confidentiality obligations.
Security and Privacy
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our systems are designed to ensure your privacy is safeguarded.
Your Rights
You have the right to access and correct your personal information held by us. You can also opt out of receiving our communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us directly and we will action this promptly.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some features of our website may not function properly without them.
Third-Party Links
Our website may occasionally contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these external sites.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.
Further Information
If you have any questions about this Website Privacy Notice or our online data practices, please contact our Communication and Outreach Lead at [email protected]
