Website Privacy Policy

 

Last Updated: May 2025

1. Purpose of this policy

We respect the privacy of every person who visits the Satellite website (the “Site”) and are committed to ensuring a transparent and secure online experience.

This Privacy Policy explains:

  • What personal information we collect.
  • How we use your personal information.
  • Your rights, including data access, correction, deletion, and portability.
  • How we protect your information in accordance with the latest privacy laws.

This policy should be read alongside our Terms & Conditions.

2. Who we are

The Site is operated by Satellite Media Limited (“we”, “us” or “our”), a New Zealand company registered under company number 1171354 at 2 Hargreaves Street, Freemans Bay, Auckland, New Zealand.

3. What personal information do we collect and why?

Our primary goal in collecting personal information is to:

  • Verify your identity.
  • Comply with New Zealand’s Privacy Act (including 2020 amendments) and global regulations like GDPR where applicable.
  • Notify you if personal data is collected indirectly, in accordance with the Privacy Amendment Bill 2026, coming into force on 1 May 2026.

We may use your personal information for:

  • Business administration & legal compliance.
  • Protecting against fraud, security threats, or unauthorized access to our services.
  • Providing transparency on third-party data-sharing practices.

Who do we share your information with?

We may share your data with:

  • Professional advisers (e.g., lawyers, accountants).
  • Third-party service providers who help us operate our Site (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing).
  • Governmental or regulatory authorities if required by law.

Our legal basis for processing data

We process your personal data on the following bases:

  • Legitimate Interest – for enforcing legal rights, protecting users, and improving our services.
  • Legal Obligation – where required by law, regulatory requirements, or a court order.
  • Consent – where required (e.g., for marketing communications, sensitive data processing).

4. How do we obtain your consent?

Your consent is obtained:

  • When you provide personal information via forms or sign-ups.
  • When adjusting privacy preferences through our website settings.
  • Explicitly for any sensitive data collection.

5. Cookies and tracking technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Our Cookie Policy explains how to manage your preferences.

6. Third-party links and services

Our Site contains links to external websites. We do not control third-party privacy practices, so please review their policies independently.

7. How long do we keep your data?

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for its intended purpose or as required by law.

8. Security and confidentiality

We take all reasonable steps to protect your personal data from:

  • Unauthorised access.
  • Improper use or disclosure.
  • Cybersecurity threats (e.g., phishing, data breaches).

All employees handling personal data must adhere to strict confidentiality policies.

9. Your rights

Under New Zealand’s Privacy Act, you have the right to:

  • Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you (Data Subject Access Request).
  • Ask us to update, delete, or transfer your information.
  • Withdraw consent for marketing or non-essential data processing.

10. Contact us

For privacy-related inquiries, email us at office@satellite.co.nz.

11. Policy updates

We update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in data protection laws or best practices.