PRIVACY POLICY
PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: 30th October 2025
Website: www.eastcoasttheatre.com
Email: eastcoasttheatregroup@gmail.com
Organisation: East Coast Theatre
Location: Opotiki, Eastern Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
1. Introduction
East Coast Theatre (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you visit our website or interact with us online.
Although our website is hosted internationally, we are based in New Zealand and operate in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and other applicable privacy laws.
By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
2.1 Personal Information
Information you voluntarily provide, such as:
Your name and contact details (email, phone number, etc.)
Information submitted through forms (e.g. contact forms, audition or volunteer sign-ups)
Any communication you send to us via email or social media
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you browse our site, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Referring website or search terms
We collect this data through cookies and similar technologies to help us understand website traffic and improve our services.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Respond to enquiries or requests
Manage membership, auditions, and volunteer participation
Send updates about productions, events, and opportunities (if you’ve opted in)
Improve our website’s content and functionality
Meet any legal obligations
We will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to:
Improve your browsing experience
Analyse site traffic and usage patterns
Store preferences where applicable
You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies, but this may affect some website functionality.
5. Data Storage and International Hosting
Our website is hosted by an international provider, meaning your information may be processed or stored in countries outside New Zealand.
Regardless of location, we take reasonable steps to ensure your data is stored securely and handled in compliance with New Zealand privacy standards.
6. Email Communication and Marketing
If you subscribe to our newsletter or updates:
We will send only relevant information about East Coast Theatre and related community events.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in any email or by contacting us directly.
7. Your Rights
Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:
Access and request a copy of your personal information
Request correction of any inaccurate or outdated information
Withdraw consent for us to contact you
Request deletion of your personal information, where legally permissible
To exercise these rights, contact us at eastcoasttheatregroup@gmail.com
8. Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
However, no online platform is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (for example, ticketing platforms or community partners).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations.
The updated version will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
East Coast Theatre
Email: eastcoasttheatregroup@gmail.com
Location: Opotiki, Eastern Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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