Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 15 September, 2025

North Taranaki Home Educators ("NTHE", "we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit and use our website, nthe.net (the “Website”), and our services.

By registering for and using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

When you register for access and use our services, we may collect the following personal information:

a) Personal Identification Information

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Children's names and ages (retained on the website for funding purposes and if applicable for group registration)

b) Payment Information

Credit card number
Expiration date
Billing address

Note: All payment transactions are processed through a secure, PCI-compliant payment gateway. We do not store your full credit card information on our servers.

c) Login Credentials

Username and password (encrypted)

d) Usage Data

Pages visited
Login history
IP address
Browser and device type

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Create and manage your user account
Process payments and membership fees
Communicate important updates, events, and information
Respond to inquiries or support requests
Manage member services such as event registrations or group activities
Improve our website functionality and user experience
Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share information with:

Payment processors (to securely handle credit card transactions)
Service providers who assist with website hosting, technical support, or communication tools (under confidentiality agreements)
Legal authorities if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of NTHE, its members, or others

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:

SSL encryption for all website traffic
Encrypted storage of sensitive information
Restricted access to personal data
Regular security monitoring

Despite our efforts, no online platform can guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active, or as needed to:

Provide services to you
Comply with our legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce our agreements

You may request deletion of your personal data by contacting us (see Section 8).

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

Maintain your login session
Improve website functionality
Analyse site usage for better user experience

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though this may limit some functionality.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for use by parents and guardians. We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from children under 16 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected such information improperly, please contact us immediately.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information
Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
📧 admin@nthe.org

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Website after changes indicates your acceptance.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

North Taranaki Home Educators
🌐 https://nthe.net
📧 admin@nthe.org