Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

Hāpaitia is operated by Hāpai Te Hauora, Aotearoa's largest Māori public health organisation. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

This policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, and how it is used and protected.

Who we are

Hāpai Te Hauora is the organisation responsible for this website and for any personal information collected through it. If you have questions about how we handle your information, you can contact us at hauora@hapai.co.nz.

What information we collect

Contact form

When you use the contact form on this site, we collect the information you provide — which may include your name, email address, and the content of your message. This information is collected and processed via SnapForms, a third-party form service. It is used solely to respond to your enquiry.

Website usage data

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use this site. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, browser type, device, the pages you visit, and how long you spend on them. This data is aggregated and used to improve the site. It does not identify you personally.

Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. By using this site, you consent to the processing of data by Google in the manner and for the purposes described in Google's Privacy Policy.

Cookies

This site uses cookies placed by Google Analytics. These are small text files stored on your device that help us understand site usage. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect your experience on some websites.

How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to enquiries submitted through the contact form
  • Understand how the site is being used and improve it over time

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-party services

This site uses the following third-party services that may process personal information:

  • SnapForms — contact form processing. Information submitted through the contact form is transmitted securely via SnapForms and received by Hāpai Te Hauora.
  • Mailchimp — mailing list management. If you sign up to our mailing list, your name and email address are stored and processed by Mailchimp (Intuit Inc.), a US-based service. By subscribing, you consent to your information being transferred to and stored in the United States. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send you. Mailchimp Privacy Policy
  • Google Analytics — website usage analytics. Google Privacy Policy
  • Vimeo — video hosting. Videos embedded on this site are hosted by Vimeo. Vimeo Privacy Policy

Your rights

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

  • Ask whether we hold personal information about you
  • Request access to that information
  • Request a correction if the information is wrong or misleading
  • Request that we delete personal information we hold about you, where it is no longer needed for the purpose it was collected

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hauora@hapai.co.nz.

Complaints

If you believe we have breached your privacy rights, you can contact us directly at hauora@hapai.co.nz. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated date.