Privacy Statement
Last updated: August 2026
At Taitokerau Hemp, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal and operational information you share with us. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal and organisation information when you voluntarily complete forms on our website (including our General Inquiry, Landholder, Builder, Papakāinga, and Investor forms). This information may include:
Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, and trading/organisation name.
Property & Project Information: Location/district, estimated land area (hectares), current land use, target build timelines, and housing aspirations.
Financial & Partnership Information: Indicative capital ranges, funding categories, and preferred areas of supply chain involvement (all financial details are optional).
Technical Data: Basic website usage data collected automatically via cookies and analytics (e.g., page views, device type, and referral sources).
2. How We Use Your Information
We collect this information for legitimate operational and regional planning purposes, including:
Assessing land suitability and structuring grower support packages.
Aggregating regional build demand to schedule local processing equipment and material allocations.
Communicating with you regarding your inquiries, registration status, workshops, and regional updates.
Connecting you with appropriate operational partners within our ecosystem solely to fulfill your requests.
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third-party advertisers or marketers.
3. Storage and Security
Your information is stored securely in encrypted cloud systems (including Squarespace form storage and Google Workspace) accessible only by authorised team members. We take reasonable technical and administrative precautions to prevent unauthorised access, loss, or misuse of your data.
4. Access and Correction Rights
Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to request access to any personal information we hold about you, and to request that we correct or delete your information at any time.
If you would like to review, update, or remove your details, please contact our Privacy Officer at: