Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 30 April 2025

Te Mīhana Māori (“we”, “our”, or “the Church”) is committed to protecting the privacy of all who connect with us online, in person, and through ministry activities. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with our values and legal responsibilities.

1. What Information We Collect

We may collect basic personal information from you when you:

  • Visit or register on our website

  • Sign up for church events, groups, or services

  • Fill out a contact or welcome form

  • Make a donation

  • Volunteer or join a ministry team

  • Request pastoral care or prayer

This information may include your name, contact details (such as email, phone number, address), date of birth, and relevant information needed for pastoral care or ministry involvement.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Communicate with you about church news, events, and updates

  • Provide pastoral care and ministry support

  • Coordinate volunteers, rosters, and ministry teams

  • Manage event registrations and group participation

  • Process giving and donations

  • Ensure safe and appropriate pastoral oversight

3. How Your Information is Stored

We use Planning Center, a secure online church management platform, to store and manage personal data. Your information is protected by Planning Center’s secure systems and is only accessed for legitimate church purposes.

4. Who Has Access to Your Information

Only church staff, and some select clergy/key volunteers will have access to your personal information on Planning Center. All access is granted solely for the purpose of supporting the ministry and operations of Te Mīhana Māori.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Update or correct your details

  • Withdraw your information at any time

  • Request to be removed from our records or mailing lists

To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
📧 office@temihana.org.nz
📞 09 377 5400

6. Cookies and Website Data

Our website may use cookies or tracking tools to enhance your browsing experience. You can disable cookies via your browser settings, though this may affect certain functionalities of the site.

7. Third Parties

We will never sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes. Your data may be shared only when legally required or when necessary to protect your safety or the safety of others.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review it periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please get in touch:

Te Mīhana Māori
📍 2 Burleigh Street, Grafton, Auckland
📧 office@temihana.org.nz
📞 09 377 5400