P&C Accounting & Consulting – Website Privacy Policy
Introduction P&C Accounting & Consulting (in this document referred to as ‘P&C’, ‘we’, ‘us’, and ‘our’) values the privacy of its users. We are dedicated to protecting the privacy of the personal information we collect from you and managing your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy is in accordance with New Zealand’s Privacy Act 1993, Information Privacy Principles, and registered privacy codes. It outlines how we handle your personal information, your rights regarding your information, and our responsibilities in managing it.
Your Choices While using the P&C website, you generally aren’t required to provide personal information. However, if you wish to receive information about our services, events, or industry updates, or if you’re going to apply for a job, certain personal information may be necessary. You have the right to remain anonymous or use a pseudonym, but this might limit the services we can offer.
Collection Types of Information Collected We may collect personal information such as your name, address, date of birth, gender, job titles, and other relevant data for our accounting services like bank account details, credit card details, shareholdings, investments, and tax file numbers. Occasionally, we might need to collect sensitive information about you, like your professional memberships or health information. We only collect this with your consent and when it’s necessary for our services.
How We Collect Personal Information We primarily collect information directly from you, whether in person, over the phone, or through electronic correspondence. Sometimes, we might need to gather information from third parties or public records. If you provide someone else’s personal information, ensure you have their consent and inform them about this Privacy Policy.
Purpose of Disclosure We use your personal information to offer our services, process transactions, communicate with you, maintain our relationship, inform you about our services and industry developments, and for administrative and internal business operations.
Use and Disclosure We only use your personal information for the purpose it was collected. We might disclose your information to third parties like other P&C firms, our service providers, or professional advisors to facilitate our services. We currently send some work to the Philippines for processing, but we ensure that your data is protected and handled with care.
Security We take the security of your personal information seriously. We have implemented measures, both electronic and physical, to protect your data from misuse, loss, unauthorized access, and modification.
Our Website Our website may use ‘Cookies’ to enhance the user experience. These are small text files stored on your computer. You can choose to decline cookies in your browser settings. Our website might also contain links to third-party websites. We aren’t responsible for their privacy practices.
Access and Correction You can request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us in writing. We aim to ensure that your data is accurate, complete, and up-to-date.
Complaints and Feedback If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us. If you’re unsatisfied with our response, you can lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner.
How to Contact Us For any queries or concerns related to your personal information:
The Directors P&C Accounting & Consulting
Mobile: 021 266 7167
Email: [email protected]