Privacy Policy

Overview

This privacy policy explains how Mark Donovan, Barrister ("I", "me", "my") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use this website (markdonovan.co.nz).

I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for visitors from the European Union.

Information I Collect

Information you provide directly

• Contact form submissions: When you use the contact form, I collect your name, email address, and message content.
• Newsletter subscriptions: When you subscribe to my email newsletter, I collect your email address.

Information collected automatically

This website does not use cookies for tracking purposes. Basic server logs may record your IP address and browser information for security and performance monitoring.

How I Use Your Information

I use your personal information to:

• Respond to enquiries submitted through the contact form
• Send email newsletters about employment law updates (if you have subscribed)
• Improve the website and user experience

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

Email Newsletter

The email newsletter is managed by Kit (formerly ConvertKit), a third-party email service provider based in the United States.

When you subscribe to the newsletter:

• Your email address is stored on Kit's servers in the United States
• Kit may collect data about how you interact with emails (e.g., open rates, link clicks)
• Kit complies with GDPR and offers a Data Processing Agreement

You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email, or by contacting me directly.

For more information about how Kit handles your data, please see Kit's Privacy Policy.

Data Retention

• Contact form submissions: Retained for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry and maintain records of correspondence.
• Newsletter subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

Your Rights

Under the Privacy Act 2020 and GDPR (where applicable), you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information I hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Withdraw consent: Unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format (GDPR)
• Object: Object to processing of your personal information (GDPR)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details below.

Data Security

I take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure. This includes:

• Using secure (HTTPS) connections for all website traffic
• Limiting access to personal information to authorised personnel only
• Using reputable third-party service providers with appropriate security measures

Third-Party Services

This website uses the following third-party services that may process your data:

Changes to This Policy

I may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact me:

• Mark Donovan
• Barrister
• Auckland, New Zealand
• Email: mark@markdonovan.co.nz