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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 19 March 2026

Social Work Services is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and the Health Information Privacy Code 2020.

Information Collected

When you use the contact form on this website, I collect your name, email address, and message. This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry and is not used for any other purpose.

How It Is Stored

Form submissions are processed and stored by Netlify, a hosting provider whose servers are located in the United States. Form submissions are retained for up to 12 months after your enquiry has been responded to, after which they are deleted. You may request earlier deletion at any time. This website does not use cookies, analytics, or tracking technologies.

Security

This website is served over HTTPS with enforced encryption, and security headers are configured to help prevent common web attacks. Form submissions use spam protection measures, and no unnecessary personal data is collected.

Third Parties

Netlify acts as a third-party data processor for form submissions. Their servers are located in the United States, meaning your information may be transferred and stored outside of New Zealand. Your information is not sold to or shared with any third parties for marketing purposes and is only disclosed where required by New Zealand law. Fonts used on this website are self-hosted and do not involve any third-party data transfers.

Sensitive Information

Please do not include personal health information in the contact form. The contact form is not a secure channel for health-related communication. Health-related matters will be discussed through secure and appropriate channels once a professional relationship is established.

Your Rights

Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:

To make a privacy request, please contact me directly using the contact form or by reaching out through the details provided on the main website.

Complaints

If you have a concern about how your personal information has been handled, please contact me directly using the contact form. If you are not satisfied with my response, you can make a complaint to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner at privacy.org.nz or by calling 0800 803 909.

Changes to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date.