At Designeering Consulting Limited, we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal and business data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information, ensuring compliance with New Zealand data protection laws and international data privacy standards.
1. Information Collection
We may collect personal, business, or project-related information from clients and partners during the course of our engagement. This may include, but is not limited to:
- Personal identification details (name, contact information)
- Business-related data (company details, project requirements)
- Sensitive data related to your engineering projects (designs, plans, specifications)
We only collect the information necessary to provide our services and fulfill contractual obligations.
2. Data Use
The data collected will be used solely for the purpose of delivering our engineering and consulting services, including:
- Project design, development, and execution
- Communication regarding project updates, deadlines, and deliverables
- Managing our contractual obligations and agreements
We ensure that your information is only used for legitimate business purposes and in accordance with the terms of our contracts.
3. Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
At Designeering, we take confidentiality seriously. As part of our commitment to privacy, all employees and contractors are bound by Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to protect your sensitive information. We ensure that your data, intellectual property, and any proprietary business information remain confidential throughout the course of our collaboration.
We also require that third-party vendors or offshore partners with access to your data comply with similar confidentiality agreements, ensuring your information remains protected at all times.
4. Data Security
We implement stringent security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. This includes:
- Secure storage of all data, both digital and physical
- Encryption of sensitive data during transmission and storage
- Regular security audits and monitoring of our systems
- Access controls to ensure only authorized personnel can view or handle your data
Our systems are designed to meet the highest standards of data security to prevent breaches and ensure the safety of your information.
5. Compliance with NZ and International Data Privacy Standards
Designeering Consulting adheres to New Zealand's Privacy Act 2020 and complies with international data privacy regulations, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant laws. We are committed to ensuring that your data is handled responsibly and in line with applicable privacy laws.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal or contractual obligations. Once your data is no longer required, we will securely dispose of it.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to access, update, or request the deletion of your personal or business data at any time. If you have any concerns regarding your data or how it is handled, please contact us, and we will respond promptly to address your concerns.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Designeering Consulting Limited
Email: stephen@designeering.co.nz
Phone: +64 (0) 27 755 0064
We are dedicated to ensuring the highest levels of data privacy and security for our clients and partners.
Effective Date: April 2019