Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect We collect personal information when you interact with St Albans Online, including when you:

• Submit an event, group, or business for directory listing

• Submit a local history story or article

• Fill out an application to become a Friend of SARA

• Contact us via our online forms

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This information may include your name, email address, phone number, physical or postal address, and any specific details provided within your submission.

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2. How We Use Your Information

 

We collect your personal information to:

• Process and publish your directory listings, events, or community contributions

• Manage membership records for Friends of SARA

• Respond to your enquiries or feedback

• Communicate updates regarding your submission or SARA activities

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3. Storage and Platform

 

St Albans Online is hosted on the Wix Studio platform. Your data may be stored through Wix’s data storage, databases, and general Wix applications in secure servers behind a firewall. We take reasonable steps to ensure your personal information is protected from loss, unauthorised access, or misuse, in compliance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

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4. Data Sharing

 

Directory listings and public story submissions will be visible to visitors on the website. We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may disclose information only if required to do so by New Zealand law.

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5. Accessing and Correcting Your Information

 

Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to request access to any personal information we hold about you and to ask for updates or corrections. To exercise these rights, please reach out using the contact details below.

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6. Contact Us

 

St Albans Residents Association (SARA) Inc

Te Kohinga St Albans Community Centre

1049 Colombo St, Edgeware Village, St Albans, Christchurch 8014

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Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

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Phone: 03 972 5534

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Email: sara@stalbans.gen.nz