
privacy statement
Hibiscus Coast Community RSA – Privacy Statement
Effective Date: 6th October 2025
The Hibiscus Coast Community RSA (“we”, “our”, “the Club”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020↗ and other applicable New Zealand privacy laws.
1. Collection of Personal Information
We may collect personal information from you when you:
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Apply for or renew membership
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Participate in Club activities, events, or adjunct clubs
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Make bookings, reservations, or purchases
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Communicate with us in person, by phone, email, or online
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Use our facilities, website, or social media pages
The types of personal information we collect may include your name, contact details, date of birth, membership number, financial/payment details, and any other information required to provide services to you.
2. Purpose of Collection
We collect and use your personal information for purposes including:
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Managing your membership and providing member services
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Processing payments and donations
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Organising Club activities, events, and communications
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Meeting our legal, regulatory, and compliance obligations
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Ensuring the security and safety of our members, staff, and facilities
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Improving our services, communications, and community engagement
3. Disclosure of Personal Information
We will not share your personal information with third parties except where necessary for:
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Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations (e.g., DIA, Incorporated Societies, Charities Services)
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Service providers engaged by the Club (e.g., IT, financial, or membership systems) who are bound by confidentiality obligations
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Emergencies or situations where disclosure is required to protect health, safety, or security
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
4. Storage and Security
We take all reasonable steps to keep your personal information secure, whether held in electronic or hard copy form. Access is restricted to authorised staff and officers of the Club, and we have safeguards in place to protect against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
5. Access and Correction
You have the right to:
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Request access to the personal information we hold about you
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Request correction of any personal information that is inaccurate or incomplete
To do so, please contact the General Manager at Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43A Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay. Phone: 09 424 9026. We will respond to your request in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020↗.
6. Retention of Information
We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is needed to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
7. CCTV and Surveillance
For the safety and security of our members, staff, and premises, the Club may operate CCTV surveillance. Footage is used strictly for security and compliance purposes and may be shared with law enforcement where required.
8. Changes to This Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in law or Club practices. The most current version will always be available at reception and on our website.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or the handling of your personal information, please contact:
General Manager
Hibiscus Coast Community RSA
43A Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay
Phone: 09 424 9026
