Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Marino Gardens Body Corporate ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information through this website. We are based in New Zealand and are bound by the Privacy Act 2020 and the Information Privacy Principles contained within it.
By using this website or submitting information through any of its forms, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
What Information We Collect
We may collect personal information when you:
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Contact the committee using the general contact form
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Access resident or owner resources and documents
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Submit a maintenance request through the resident/owner request form
The types of information collected may include your name, contact details (such as email address and phone number), apartment or unit number, and the details of your request or enquiry.
We do not collect sensitive personal information unless you choose to include it in your communications with us.
How We Use Your Information
We collect and use your personal information only for the purposes for which it was provided. These purposes include:
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Responding to general enquiries directed to the committee
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Responding to maintenance requests and coordinating any required works
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Administering access to resident and owner resources
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Communicating with residents and owners about matters relating to the complex
We will not use your information for unrelated purposes without first seeking your consent.
Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
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Contractors or tradespeople engaged to carry out maintenance or repair work, where disclosure is necessary to fulfil your request
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Professional advisers (such as legal or insurance advisers) where required
Any third parties with whom we share information are required to handle it in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Storage and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. Information submitted through this website is stored securely and accessed only by authorised members of the committee or management.
We retain personal information only for as long as it is needed for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
Your Rights
Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:
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Request access to personal information we hold about you
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Request correction of any personal information that is inaccurate or incomplete
To make an access or correction request, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with our obligations under the Act.
Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
Cookies and Analytics
This website may use cookies or similar technologies to support basic website functionality. If analytics tools are used, data collected is aggregated and anonymous. No personal information is collected through cookies without your knowledge.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or wish to make a privacy-related request, please contact the Marino Gardens Body Corporate Committee: