Vector Group Charitable Trust (CC45966) respects your privacy. This policy explains what we collect through vectorgroup.org.nz, why we collect it, and how you can contact us.

Last updated: June 2026

Who we are

Vector Group Charitable Trust — Envisioning Sustainable Communities Creatively
Postal: 36 Clydesburn Avenue, Te Puke 3119, New Zealand
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0274 144 280
Charities register: CC45966

What we collect

We may collect personal information when you:

• Submit a contact form
• Subscribe to a newsletter or email updates
• Comment on or interact with our content (where enabled)
• Visit our website (technical data such as IP address, browser type, and pages viewed — often via analytics or security tools)
• Contact us by email, phone, or social media (including Facebook)

Information may include your name, email address, phone number, organisation, and the content of your message.

Why we collect it

• To respond to enquiries and partnership requests
• To provide information about our programmes, projects, and events
• To send newsletters or updates you have asked to receive
• To improve our website and understand how visitors use it
• To meet legal and governance obligations as a registered charity

Cookies and analytics

This site may use cookies and similar technologies for basic functionality, performance, and analytics (for example Google Analytics or tools provided by our host). You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect how some parts of the site work.

Sharing information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers who help us run the website, email, or hosting (under confidentiality where appropriate)
• Authorities if required by New Zealand law
• Partner organisations only where relevant to your enquiry and with a clear purpose

Storage and security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. No internet transmission is completely secure; please do not send sensitive information you do not need to share.

Your rights

Under the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand), you may request access to or correction of personal information we hold about you. You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link in the email or by contacting us.

Children and youth

Our work involves youth programmes. We do not knowingly publish identifying information about young people on this website without appropriate consent. If you believe we have published information about a young person in error, please contact us promptly.

Links to other websites

Our site links to other websites (for example troppo.nz, kiwifruit.capital, social media). Those sites have their own privacy policies; we are not responsible for their practices.

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. The current version will always be on this page with an updated date.

Contact us about privacy

Email: [email protected]
Or use our contact page.

This policy is general information, not legal advice. Vector Group Charitable Trust · CC45966