How we collect, use, and protect your information — and the terms governing your use of this website.
This Privacy Policy and Disclaimer applies to the website of the Bihar Jharkhand Association of New Zealand Inc. (BJANZ), accessible at www.bjanz.org. BJANZ is a not-for-profit incorporated society registered under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (New Zealand).
This website is operated to provide information free of charge to expatriates from Bihar and Jharkhand, their families, and the wider Indian community in Aotearoa New Zealand. By using this website, you agree to the terms described in this document.
We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it to us — for example, when you fill in a registration or contact form on this website. The types of information we may collect include:
We do not collect sensitive personal information (such as financial details, national identity numbers, or health records) through this website.
BJANZ uses the personal information collected for the following purposes:
We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for commercial purposes.
When you provide your email address through any form on this website, the following applies:
The inclusion of email addresses on this website does not constitute consent to receive unsolicited commercial electronic messages or spam.
BJANZ captures photographs and videos at community events for the purpose of promoting our activities and celebrating our community. By attending a BJANZ event, you acknowledge that photos or videos may be taken and used in the following ways:
If you object to the use of a photograph in which you appear, please contact us at contact@bjanz.org and we will remove it promptly upon verification.
This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymised data about how visitors use our site — including pages visited, time spent on the site, and general geographic location (country/city level only). This data helps us improve the website and better serve our community.
Google Analytics uses cookies — small text files stored on your device. The data collected is anonymised and cannot be used to personally identify you. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
This website may also use essential cookies required for basic functionality (such as form submissions). These cannot be disabled without affecting site performance.
This website contains links to external websites, including social media platforms, news publications, and global Bihar-Jharkhand organisations. While we exercise reasonable care in providing these links, BJANZ has no control over the content of external websites or subsequent changes to their content.
Links to other websites are provided solely for user convenience and do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the material, organisations, products, or services on those sites. BJANZ is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any external site.
Users are responsible for reviewing the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.
BJANZ takes reasonable steps to protect personal information submitted through this website. Our form submissions are handled by Formspree, a third-party service that uses HTTPS encryption to protect data in transit.
However, you should be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. BJANZ cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to us electronically. For highly sensitive matters, we recommend contacting us directly by phone or in person.
This website uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@bjanz.org. We will respond within 20 working days, as required by the Privacy Act 2020.
BJANZ strives to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the information presented on this website through regular monitoring and updates. However, BJANZ does not accept any liability for any loss, injury, or damage incurred from the use of, or reliance on, the information contained herein. Information on this website is provided in good faith for general community purposes and does not constitute professional legal, financial, medical, or other advice.
The inclusion of any business, organisation, event, or external link on this website does not constitute a formal endorsement or recommendation by BJANZ. Community business listings in the Support Local section are published as a free service to members and have not been independently verified by BJANZ.
Some content on this website (including event posts, community updates, and business listings) is provided by BJANZ members. BJANZ is not responsible for the accuracy of member-submitted content but will remove any content found to be false, misleading, or harmful upon notification.
To the fullest extent permitted by New Zealand law, BJANZ, its executive committee, officers, volunteers, and members shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content.
BJANZ may update this Privacy Policy and Disclaimer from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website functionality. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last updated.
We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the way BJANZ handles your personal information, please contact us:
We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 5 working days.
