Privacy Policy

This privacy policy sets out how we use and protect any information that you give  Target State Limited  , when you use this website.

Privacy Policy

This privacy policy ("Policy") describes how the personally identifiable information ("Personal Information") you may provide on the targetstate.co.nz website ("Website" or "Service") and any of its related products and services (collectively, "Services") is collected, protected and used. It also describes the choices available to you regarding our use of your Personal Information and how you can access and update this information. This Policy is a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "you" or "your") and The IT Psychiatrist Limited ("The IT Psychiatrist Limited", "we", "us" or "our"). By accessing and using the Website and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. This Policy does not apply to the practices of companies that we do not own or control, or to individuals that we do not employ or manage.

Collection of personal information

• You can access and use the Website and Services without telling us who you are or revealing any information by which someone could identify you as a specific, identifiable individual. If, however, you wish to use some of the features on the Website, you may be asked to provide certain Personal Information (for example, your name and e-mail address).
• We collect personal information from you, including information about your:
  • name
  • contact information
  • Business Name

• We collect your personal information in order to:
  • Deliver content that you have specifically requested from our website.
  • Provide you with electronic digital marketing communications in the form of our newsletter, keeping you informed about our services, promotions, and valuable content.
  • Along with details of the content you have downloaded or requested, to follow up with you in a relevant and personalised manner, offering further assistance and information related to your interests.
• Providing some information is optional. If you choose not to enter your email address, we'll be unable to deliver any requested content from our website electronically, send you our newsletter, or follow up with you regarding your downloads or inquiries.
• We keep your information safe by we store it in systems that employ robust security measures, including multi-factor authentication (MFA). Access to this information is strictly limited to personnel who require it to fulfill their assigned duties. 

Email marketing

• We provide electronic newsletters that you can choose to subscribe to at any time. We're committed to keeping your email address private and won't share it with third parties unless it's explained in the "Information Use and Processing" section or if we use a third-party service to send out the emails. We'll look after the information we send via email in line with relevant New Zealand laws and regulations.

• As per the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007, all emails we send will clearly identify who they're from and give you straightforward contact details for the sender. You can opt out of receiving our newsletter or marketing emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails or by getting in touch with us directly. However, you'll still receive essential emails about any transactions or services you've engaged with.

Automatic collection of information

• The Website and Services use "cookies" to help personalise your online experience. A cookie is a text file that is placed on your hard disk by a web page server. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. Cookies are uniquely assigned to you, and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie to you.
• We may use cookies to collect, store, and track information for statistical purposes to operate the Website and Services. You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, visit internetcookies.org

Billing and payments

• We do not collect payment details directly through our website.
• All payment transactions are securely managed using Xero, with Stripe integrated for credit card processing.
• We encourage you to review the privacy policies of both Xero and Stripe for information on how they handle your payment data.

Managing information

• You have the right to ask for a copy of any personal information we hold about you, ask for it to be corrected if you think it is wrong, or deleted if you no-longer wish us to have it.
• If you’d like to ask for a copy of your information, or to have it corrected or deleted , please contact us at info@targetstate.co.nz

Affiliates

• We may disclose information about you to our affiliates for the purpose of being able to offer you related or additional products and services.
• Any information relating to you that we provide to our affiliates will be treated by those affiliates in accordance with the terms of this Policy.

Links to other resources

• The Website and Services contain links to other resources that are not owned or controlled by us.
• Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other resources or third parties.
• We encourage you to be aware when you leave the Website and Services and to read the privacy statements of each and every resource that may collect Personal Information.

Data breach

• In the event we become aware that the security of the Website and Services has been compromised or users Personal Information has been disclosed to unrelated third parties as a result of external activity, including, but not limited to, security attacks or fraud, we reserve the right to take reasonably appropriate measures, including, but not limited to, investigation and reporting, as well as notification to and cooperation with law enforcement authorities.
• In the event of a data breach, we will make reasonable efforts to notify affected individuals if we believe that there is a reasonable risk of harm to the user as a result of the breach or if notice is otherwise required by law. When we do, we will post a notice on the Website, send you an email, mail you a letter.

Changes and amendments

• We reserve the right to modify this Policy or its terms relating to the Website and Services from time to time in our discretion and will notify you of any material changes to the way in which we treat Personal Information. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page.
• We may also provide notice to you in other ways in our discretion, such as through contact information you have provided.
• Any updated version of this Policy will be effective immediately upon the posting of the revised Policy unless otherwise specified.
• Your continued use of the Website and Services after the effective date of the revised Policy (or such other act specified at that time) will constitute your consent to those changes.
• However, we will not, without your consent, use your Personal Information in a manner materially different than what was stated at the time your Personal Information was collected.

Acceptance of this policy

By accessing and using the Website and Services you acknowledge that you have read this Policy and agree to all its terms and conditions. If you do not agree to abide by the terms of this Policy, you are not authorised to access or use the Website and Services.

Contacting us

If you would like to contact us to understand more about this Policy or wish to contact us concerning any matter relating to individual rights and your Personal Information, you may do so via the contact form or send an email to info@targetstate.co.nz

This document was last updated on May 6, 2025