Privacy Policy

Hawke’s Bay Regional Investment Company Limited (HBRIC, we, us, our) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website at www.hbric.nz (the Site). This policy explains how we collect, use, and store personal information in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

1. What information we collect

We may collect personal information when you:

• contact us by email at enquiries@hbric.nz

• submit an enquiry or sign up for updates through a contact form or newsletter subscription on the Site

• visit the Site (technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected automatically via analytics tools)

The type of personal information we collect depends on how you interact with us, and may include your name, email address, and organisation. The Site is primarily an information resource and we do not collect financial, payment, or sensitive personal information.

2. How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

• respond to your enquiries

• send you news and updates you have requested

• monitor and improve the performance and content of the Site

• meet our legal and regulatory obligations

We will not use your personal information for purposes other than those described above without your consent.

3. Email updates and communications

If you sign up to receive email updates from us, we will use your name and email address to send you information about HBRIC’s activities, publications, and reports. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send you, or by contacting us directly at enquiries@hbric.nz.

4. Sharing your information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

• third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site or delivering our communications (such as website hosting or email platforms), where those providers are bound by appropriate privacy obligations

• government agencies or other parties where required by law

5. Cookies and analytics

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors use the Site. Analytics data is collected in aggregate and is not used to identify you personally. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect your experience of the Site.

6. Storage and security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from loss, unauthorised access, disclosure, or misuse. Your information may be stored and processed using third-party platforms such as website hosting and email services. Where these providers are based outside New Zealand, we take reasonable steps to ensure your information is handled consistently with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. We do not keep personal information for longer than is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, and we securely dispose of it when it is no longer required.

7. Accessing and correcting your information

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, and to request that we correct any inaccuracies. To make a request, please contact us using the details below. Requests are handled by HBRIC’s Privacy Officer, who is the Chief Executive. If you are not satisfied with how we have handled your personal information or a request, you may make a complaint to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner.

8. Links to other websites

The Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact us

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:

Hawke’s Bay Regional Investment Company Limited

Email: enquiries@hbric.nz

Postal address: 4 Hanui Road, Hastings 4172