Privacy Policy
The Gut Foundation NZ is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.
We collect personal information from you, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Organisation
- Event registrations
- Donation information
- Volunteer information
- Research application information (where applicable)
We collect your personal information in order to:
- contact individuals who support our charity
- grow our database
Cookies and website analytics:
- Our website may use cookies and analytics services to understand how visitors use our website and improve the experience.
- Cookies do not generally identify you personally unless you voluntarily provide personal information through our website.
- You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you choose.
Providing some information is optional. If you choose not to enter contact details, we’ll be unable to contact you.
You have the right to ask for a copy of any personal information we hold about you, and to ask for it to be corrected if you think it is wrong. If you’d like to ask for a copy of your information, or to have it corrected, please contact us at Gut Foundation, or info@thegut.org.nz.
Data Security
The Gut Foundation takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from loss, unauthorised access, misuse, modification or disclosure. Personal information is stored using secure cloud-based systems with password protection and multi-factor authentication where available. Access is limited to authorised staff and trusted service providers who require the information to perform their duties.
Website Terms of Use & Medical Disclaimer
Although we have tried to ensure the content on our website is reliable, accurate and complete, we do not make any representations or warranties that such information is reliable, accurate or complete. Any use of our materials on our website is at the user’s own risk.
We and our employees, partners, related parties, trustees, directors, officers, committee members, research fellows, servants, agents, board members, volunteers, contractors, subcontractors and collaborators are not liable for any claim, loss, damage or adverse health-related outcome resulting from any action taken or reliance made by a user on any of our information (including any health specific information) or material posted by us. In all instances you should seek independent verification or advice from medical health professionals before acting or relying on any information.
Copyright
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website, including text, graphics, educational resources, downloadable materials, videos, logos and images, is owned by The Gut Foundation NZ.
All rights are reserved.
Permitted Use
You are welcome to download resources for your own personal use and print resources for educational or non-commercial purposes provided they remain unaltered and credit The Gut Foundation.
You May Not
Without written permission, you may not reproduce our resources commercially or modify our publications in any way, for example, to remove our branding. You may not sell our educational resources or publish our material as your own.
Requesting Permission
For permission to reproduce or adapt our materials, please contact: