Privacy Statement
Howick Judo respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Statement explains what information we may collect through our website, why we collect it, how it may be used, and your rights in relation to that information.
Our website is currently available at https://howickjudo.com.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it through the website.
This may include:
- your name;
- email address;
- phone number;
- information you include in an enquiry or contact form;
- information you provide when contacting Howick Judo;
- browser notification subscription information where you choose to enable website notifications; and
- technical information generated when you use the website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and basic website activity.
You are not required to provide personal information simply to browse the public parts of the website.
However, some information may be required if you wish to contact us, make an enquiry, or use certain website features.
Why We Collect Your Information
We may use information collected through the website to:
- respond to enquiries;
- provide information about Howick Judo classes, membership, events, and activities;
- communicate with prospective or existing members;
- operate and maintain the website;
- provide website alerts or notifications where you have chosen to subscribe;
- troubleshoot technical problems;
- improve the website and its services;
- protect the security of the website; and
- meet any legal or administrative obligations that apply to Howick Judo.
We will generally only use personal information for the purpose for which it was collected, or for another purpose permitted by law.
Contact and Enquiry Forms
When you submit an enquiry through the website, we may collect the information you enter into the form.
This information is used so that Howick Judo can respond to your enquiry and, where appropriate, assist with membership, classes, training, events, or other club matters.
Please avoid including sensitive personal or medical information in a general website enquiry unless it is necessary.
Website Alerts and Push Notifications
The Howick Judo website may offer browser or device notifications for information such as class changes, cancellations, events, or other club announcements.
Notifications are optional.
If you choose to subscribe, technical information associated with your browser or device may be registered with the notification service so that notifications can be delivered to you.
Howick Judo currently uses OneSignal to assist with delivering push notifications.
You can disable notifications at any time through your browser, device settings, or any unsubscribe controls provided by the website.
Disabling notifications does not prevent you from continuing to use the public website.
Cookies and Technical Information
The website may use cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for website operation, security, administration, or user preferences.
For example, WordPress may use cookies when an authorised administrator logs into the website.
Your browser may allow you to block or delete cookies. However, disabling some cookies may affect certain website functionality.
Website Administration
Authorised Howick Judo website administrators may have user accounts for managing website content and services.
WordPress may store account information and use cookies required for login, security, and administration.
Administrative information is not intended to be publicly visible unless deliberately published as website content.
Third-Party Service Providers
Howick Judo may use third-party services to operate the website and provide website functionality.
These may include services used for:
- website hosting;
- email delivery;
- website forms;
- security and spam protection;
- website performance;
- push notifications; and
- other technical functions necessary to operate the website.
These service providers may process limited personal or technical information where necessary to provide their services.
Some providers may store or process information outside New Zealand.
Where third-party services are used, their own privacy policies and terms may also apply.
Embedded Content and External Websites
The website may include maps, videos, social media content, images, or other material provided by third-party websites.
Embedded content may behave as though you had visited the third-party website directly. Those services may collect technical information, use cookies, or otherwise process information in accordance with their own privacy practices.
The Howick Judo website may also contain links to external websites.
Howick Judo is not responsible for the privacy practices of websites operated by other organisations.
How We Share Information
Howick Judo does not sell your personal information.
Personal information may be shared with:
- authorised Howick Judo personnel who need it for club or website purposes;
- service providers that assist us in operating the website or providing relevant services;
- another person or organisation where you have authorised us to do so; or
- authorities or other organisations where disclosure is required or permitted by law.
We aim to disclose only the information reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.
Storage and Security
Howick Judo takes reasonable steps to protect personal information held through the website against loss, unauthorised access, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no internet-based service can guarantee absolute security.
Information may be stored through Howick Judo’s website hosting, email, notification, or other service providers.
How Long We Keep Information
We keep personal information only for as long as it is reasonably required for the purpose for which it was collected, for legitimate club administration, or where retention is required by law.
The length of time information is retained may depend on the type of information and the reason it was collected.
Notification subscriptions may remain registered until you unsubscribe, disable notifications, or the subscription is otherwise removed or becomes inactive.
Your Privacy Rights
Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you may have the right to request access to personal information that Howick Judo holds about you and to ask for it to be corrected if it is inaccurate.
You may also contact us if you have concerns about how your personal information has been handled.
To make a privacy request, please contact Howick Judo using the contact information provided on this website.
We may need to verify your identity before providing access to personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes to the website, the services we use, or applicable privacy requirements.
The latest version will be published on this website.
Last updated: October 2026