PRIVACY
POLICY

1. Who We Are

Radio Aotearoa is a New Zealand community radio network operated from 19 Lambie Drive, Papatoetoe, Auckland. We broadcast across Aotearoa on FM, AM, Freeview Channel 71, and online. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Name and contact details (email address, phone number) when you contact us via our website form
• Messages and enquiries you send to us
• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited (collected automatically via server logs)
• Any information you voluntarily provide when participating in competitions, surveys, or listener programmes

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Respond to your enquiries and contact form submissions
• Administer listener competitions and community programmes
• Improve our website and broadcasting services
• Comply with our legal obligations under New Zealand law

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyse site traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality of the site.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your personal information is stored securely and we take reasonable steps to protect it from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

6. Your Rights

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

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of any inaccurate information
• Ask us to delete your information (subject to legal obligations)
• Complain to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner if you believe we have breached your privacy

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.