Terms & Conditions

Privacy Policy
UHY Haines Norton (Auckland) Limited
NZBN 9429037039868

UHY Haines Norton (Auckland) Limited is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. This legislation governs how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information, as well as how individuals may access and correct their personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains the types of personal information UHY Haines Norton (Auckland) Limited collects, how we use it, and the circumstances under which it may be disclosed.

This policy does not apply to employee records of current or former employees of UHY Haines Norton (Auckland) Limited.

What personal information do we collect?

We may collect information such as:

• Contact details, including family details where relevant
• Professional qualifications, job title, and employment history
• Financial details such as IRD numbers, bank account information, and other financial records necessary to provide services

How do we collect personal information?

We collect information from a variety of sources including:

• Directly from you
• From your employer, or the organisation you provide services to
• From business associates, potential clients, and other third-party sources for marketing and relationship management

Information collected via our website

When you use our website, we may collect information including:

• Details provided via online forms or through emails
• Your email address (if you contact us directly)

Some website information collected may be non-identifiable, such as browser type and site usage statistics.

Use of cookies

Our website may use cookies to track anonymous visitor data, helping us improve site performance and user experience.

Cookies do not collect personal information. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if preferred.

How do we use your personal information?

We use your personal information to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Communicate with clients and prospective clients
• Maintain and develop professional relationships

If we require your information to deliver services, we will inform you of the purpose and intended use.

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.

Who do we disclose personal information to?

We do not sell or rent personal information. We may disclose it:

• To other UHY Haines Norton offices
• To government agencies (e.g. Inland Revenue Department) when required or reasonably expected
• To third-party service providers engaged under confidentiality agreements
• With your consent

How do we protect your information?

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.

Safeguards include:

• Secure premises and filing systems
• Password-protected IT systems and firewalls
• Restricted staff access

When personal information is no longer required, it is securely destroyed or permanently anonymised.

Accessing and correcting your personal information

You may request access to personal information we hold about you by contacting us (see below).

We may refuse access in limited cases, such as where disclosure would affect another person’s privacy. Proof of identity is required.

If the information we hold is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, we will take reasonable steps to correct it.

Overseas transfers of personal information

We will not transfer your personal information outside New Zealand unless:

• You have provided consent; or
• The transfer complies with the Privacy Act 2020

Contacting UHY Haines Norton (Auckland) Limited

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or would like further information, please contact:

Privacy Compliance Officer
UHY Haines Norton (Auckland) Limited
22 Catherine Street
Henderson, Auckland 0612
Postal: PO Box 21143, Henderson, Auckland 0650
Phone: +64 9 839 0087
Fax: +64 9 837 2992
Email: info@uhyhn.co.nz

Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been breached, please forward your complaint in writing to the above address. We will investigate and attempt to resolve the matter internally.

If you are not satisfied with our resolution, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (New Zealand), which has the authority to investigate and issue enforceable decisions.