Privacy Policy – MX-5 Club of New Zealand
Last updated: 3rd September 2025
The MX-5 Club of New Zealand (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, make purchases through our online shop, or interact with the Club.
1. Information We Collect
When you use our website or shop, we may collect:
Personal details: name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping address.
Payment details: processed securely via our payment provider (e.g. Stripe). We do not store your full card information.
Order history: details of purchases you make from our shop.
Membership details (if applicable): membership number, subscription status, and related information.
Technical data: IP address, browser type, and usage information collected via cookies (for site performance and analytics).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Process and deliver your orders.
Manage your membership with the Club (if applicable).
Provide customer support and respond to enquiries.
Improve our website, services, and product offerings.
Send updates, promotions, or event information if you have opted in.
3. Sharing Your Information
We only share your personal information where necessary to:
Complete your orders (e.g. with payment processors, shipping providers, or merchandise suppliers).
Comply with New Zealand law or lawful government requests.
Protect the rights, property, or safety of the Club, our members, or others.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from misuse, interference, or loss, and from unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. Our website uses secure (SSL) encryption, and payments are processed via trusted third-party gateways.
5. Retention of Information
We keep your information only as long as needed for the purposes set out in this policy, unless a longer period is required by law (for example, tax or financial reporting).
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, provide secure checkout, and analyse website traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not function properly.
7. Your Rights
Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you.
Request correction of your personal information if it is inaccurate.
Withdraw consent for receiving marketing communications at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us (details below).
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
MX-5 Club of New Zealand
Email: secretary@mx5club.co.nz
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated “last revised” date.