Privacy Policy

Introduction

At Caring Around The Clock, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or take part in our research.

By using this website or submitting information through our screening questionnaire or contact form, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

Personal details you provide, such as your name, email address, or phone number
Responses submitted through the screening questionnaire
Messages or feedback sent through our contact form
Technical information, such as your IP address and browser type, is used to help improve the website

We only collect personal information that is necessary for the purpose of this project.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

Determine eligibility for participation in the Caring Around The Clock study
Contact you with relevant information about the project
Improve our website and user experience
Report anonymised findings that support research, policy, and community outcomes

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

How We Store And Protect Your Information

All information collected is stored securely on Massey University servers and protected under the University’s data protection policies. Access to identifiable information is restricted to authorised project team members only.

We retain personal information only for as long as it is needed for research and reporting purposes, after which it will be safely deleted or anonymised.

Sharing Information

We may share anonymised or aggregated data for research reporting or publication. No individual or household will be identifiable in any shared results.

We may also disclose information if required by New Zealand law.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to your personal information
Ask for corrections if any details are inaccurate
Withdraw your consent for participation at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at makingcarework@massey.ac.nz.

Updates To This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this website, with the date of the most recent update clearly shown.