Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-01-18

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information in order to provide and improve our services to you:

Personal Data: This may include your name, email address, and any other information you provide when creating an account or interacting with our services.
Usage Data: We collect information about how you access and use the website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the time and date of your visits.
Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our website and store certain information. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy at varsity.co.nz/cookie-policy/.

2. How We Use Information

Your information is used in the following ways:

To provide and maintain our services.
To analyze usage and improve our website.
To personalize your experience and deliver content that is relevant to you.
To communicate with you, including sending updates and promotional materials.
To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

3. Legal Bases

We rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:

Consent: Where you have given us explicit permission to process your data.
Contract: To fulfill our contractual obligations to you.
Legitimate Interests: To pursue our legitimate interests, provided that your rights do not override those interests.
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Sharing with Third Parties

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our services, provide the service on our behalf, or assist us in analyzing how our service is used.
Analytics: We may use third-party service providers such as Google Analytics to monitor and analyze the use of our website. You can review their privacy policy for more information.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our website and store certain information. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy at varsity.co.nz/cookie-policy/.

6. International Transfers

If you are located outside New Zealand and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including personal data, to New Zealand and process it there. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.

7. Data Retention & Security Measures

We will retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

8. User Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

The right to access, update, or delete the information we have on you.
The right to rectification if your information is inaccurate or incomplete.
The right to object to our processing of your personal data.
The right to request the transfer of your personal data.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].