Privacy Policy

Effective date: April 2026  ·  Last updated: April 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how The Association of Ki and Aikido of New Zealand (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit kiaikido.org.nz.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

  • Name, email address, phone number, and message content submitted via contact forms
  • Email address from newsletter sign-ups
  • Booking details submitted through Cal.com
  • Browsing behaviour through cookies and analytics tools

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to your enquiries and messages
  • Send newsletter updates (only with your consent)
  • Process class bookings
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Run advertising campaigns on Meta and Google platforms

3. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses Google Tag Manager to manage tracking scripts, including Google Analytics 4, Meta Pixel, and Google Ads conversion tracking. These tools help us understand how visitors interact with our site and measure the effectiveness of our advertising.

You can opt out of tracking via your browser's cookie settings or by using tools such as the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, each operating under their own privacy policies:

  • Cal.com — for class bookings
  • Brevo — for email communications and newsletter management
  • Google — for analytics and advertising
  • Meta — for advertising and audience insights

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Data is shared only with the third-party services listed above, solely for the purposes described in this policy.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy. Contact form submissions and newsletter subscriptions are kept until you request removal. Analytics data follows the default retention settings of each platform.

7. Your Rights

Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information. You may also unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@kiaikido.org.nz.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: