Privacy Policy

Moriori Imi Settlement Trust (MIST)

  1. This Privacy Statement applies to the Moriori Imi Settlement Trust (MIST) and any of its subsidiary entities or services it operates.
  2. MIST respects your privacy and complies with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 (“the Act”).
  3. This Privacy Statement explains how MIST collects, uses, discloses, and protects your Personal Information.
  4. “Personal Information” is defined in the Act as information about an identifiable individual.
  5. For the purposes of the Act, the “Data Controller” in respect of your Personal Information is MIST.
  6. By using any MIST-controlled website or app, you authorise MIST to collect, use, and disclose your Personal Information in accordance with this Privacy Statement and within the bounds of the Act. MIST takes reasonable steps to ensure Personal Information is not used beyond its intended purpose.
  7. We collect the Personal Information you provide us directly and may also collect information via your device during your interaction with our digital platforms.

Information We Collect

  1. Personally Identifiable Information: Provided voluntarily by you, such as when signing up for newsletters or participating in promotions.
  2. Aggregated Data: Automatically generated by our systems as they monitor site traffic. This data is not personally identifiable.
  3. Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies (including from third parties like Google and Facebook) to understand user preferences and improve our services. Users can opt out through their respective Google and Facebook settings.

Use of Your Information
We collect and use your information to:

  • Provide and enhance services or products.
  • Send relevant communications or updates.
  • Respond to your enquiries.
  • Conduct research and reporting (in anonymous form).
  • Fulfil any legal or regulatory obligations.

We Will Not:

  • Sell or rent your contact details to third parties outside of MIST.
  • Use your information for purposes outside of those stated without your consent.

Browsing Data
We collect details from your browser to improve your experience. This may include your IP address, browser type, and screen resolution, among others.

Cookies and Third Parties
Cookies help us tailor content, understand user behaviour, and deliver targeted advertising. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Advertising and Remarketing
MIST may use remarketing services (such as Google Ads and Facebook Ads) to show relevant content to users who have previously interacted with our website. These platforms allow you to control or opt out of personalised advertising via your account settings.

Providing Others’ Personal Information
If you provide us with someone else’s Personal Information, you must ensure they are aware and have consented to this disclosure and our handling of their information in accordance with this statement.

Access and Correction
You have the right to access and correct your Personal Information in accordance with the Act. Please contact us directly for any queries or requests:

Privacy Officer
Moriori Imi Settlement Trust
PO Box 262
Rēkohu/Chatham Islands, New Zealand
Email: office@moriori-imi-trust.nz

Security
We implement technical and organisational safeguards to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. Data transmission on MIST websites is encrypted using TLS/SSL standards. You are responsible for securing the devices you use to access our services.

Changes to this Statement
This Privacy Statement may be updated periodically. We will publish the latest version on our website and update the “Last Updated” date accordingly.
Last updated: May 2025