Privacy Statement
Effective March 2025.
We are collecting personal contact information and data when readers voluntarily register their details to be informed about curated updates from Councillor Diane Calvert. These updates include matters affecting Wellington city, the services and performance of Wellington City Council, and the role and views of Councillor Diane Calvert.
By submitting your information, you consent to receiving communications from Councillor Diane Calvert. Your information is collected in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.
What we collect
Personally Identifiable Information: Provided directly by you (or someone authorised by you or your organisation) during registration.
Aggregated Data: Generated automatically as systems track traffic through our site. This data does not personally identify you.
Information you provide through questions, polls, surveys, or feedback may be used in aggregated form and will not be published with your personally identifiable information.
Use of your information
Your personal information is used to:
Provide relevant updates and information.
Understand and improve our communication strategy (using anonymised or aggregated feedback).
We will not share your personally identifiable information with third parties. Aggregated or anonymised data may be used for statistical or engagement reporting purposes.
Cookies and analytics
Our website may use third-party cookies (e.g. Google Analytics) to analyse site traffic and improve user experience. Personally identifiable information is not stored or shared through these tools. You may opt out at Google’s Opt Out Page or via the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
Your rights
Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to access and correct your personal information. To make a request, contact:
diane@dianecalvert.nz
Data security and retention
We will take all reasonable steps to securely store your personal information and retain it only as long as needed for the stated purposes.
Changes to this policy
This policy was last updated in March 2025. We reserve the right to make changes and will post updates on this page.