Privacy Policy

Effective from: Nov 23, 2023

Legal Policies Overview

Privacy Policy for M Group Properties

This Privacy Policy outlines how M Group Properties collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information, adhering to the principles and requirements set forth in the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. We are committed to ensuring the privacy and security of your information and maintaining your trust in our handling of your data. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, who we might share it with, and what your rights are in relation to that information.

1. Who We Are

M Group Properties is a property development company based in Christchurch, New Zealand. We specialize in the development of high-quality residential and commercial properties, creating modern and sustainable living spaces. In addition to our development activities, we also offer a range of consultancy services to other businesses within the building and construction sector. Our operations are governed by the principles of the Privacy Act 2020, and we strive to uphold the highest standards of data protection in all our activities.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information from you through various interactions, both online and offline. This information helps us to provide you with the best possible service, tailor our offerings to your needs, and ensure the smooth operation of our business. The types of information we collect may include:

Website Usage: When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information about your browsing activity. This includes your IP address, which can sometimes be used to infer your general location; your browser type and version, which helps us optimise our website for different technologies; the pages you visit on our site, which allows us to understand user behaviour and improve navigation; and the dates and times of your visits, which aids in analysing website traffic patterns. We may also use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and gather data for website analytics.
Inquiries: When you contact us with inquiries, whether through our website contact forms, email, phone, or in-person, we collect information that you voluntarily provide. This typically includes your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your inquiry. If you contact us about a specific property or service, we may also collect details related to that property or service to better address your needs.
Customer Interactions: When you engage our services, such as when you purchase a property from us or utilise our consultancy services, we collect information necessary to facilitate the transaction and provide you with the agreed-upon services. This may include your name, address, contact details, financial information (such as mortgage details or payment information), property preferences, and any other information relevant to the services you are using.
Marketing: With your explicit consent, we may collect your contact information, such as your name and email address, for marketing purposes. This allows us to keep you informed about our latest developments, new projects, special offers, and industry news that we believe may be of interest to you. We will only send you marketing communications if you have opted in to receive them, and we will always provide you with a clear and easy way to opt out or unsubscribe from these communications at any time.
Cookies: Our website uses cookies, which are small text files that are placed on your computer or device when you browse our site. Cookies serve various functions, including improving your website experience by remembering your preferences, allowing you to navigate efficiently between pages, and enabling us to analyse website traffic and usage patterns. We also use cookies for website analytics, which helps us understand how visitors use our site and how we can improve its content and functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

To provide our services to you.
To respond to your inquiries.
To improve our website and services.
To personalise your experience.
To send you marketing communications (with your consent).
To comply with legal obligations.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

Service providers: Third-party providers who assist us in delivering our services (e.g., IT support, marketing).
Business partners: Parties involved in specific projects or developments.
Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.

5. Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from loss, unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or modification. We store your information securely and retain it only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

6. Your Rights

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

Access: Request access to your personal information we hold.
Correction: Request correction of your personal information if it is inaccurate.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email Address].

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.