Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Our website address is:
https://whitelotuspca.org

White Lotus is a membership-based private association grounded in tikanga, community, and mutual respect. We are committed to protecting the privacy and wellbeing of our members and visitors.

Information We Collect

When you submit forms, leave comments, join our mailing list, or register as a member, we may collect information including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Postal address (if provided)
  • Website details (if voluntarily shared)
  • Technical information such as IP address and browser type for security and spam prevention

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • Process membership applications
  • Communicate with members and visitors
  • Provide newsletters or updates if requested
  • Maintain the safety and integrity of the website and association
  • Improve the experience of our website and services

We do not sell or trade personal information.

Comments and Media

If you leave comments on the site, certain technical information such as your IP address may be collected automatically for spam protection.

If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images containing embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as this information may be visible to others.

Cookies

This website may use cookies to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Remember login details or preferences
  • Support website security and spam prevention

You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

Embedded Content

Pages or articles on this website may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles from other websites. Embedded content behaves in the same way as visiting those websites directly, and those websites may collect data according to their own privacy policies.

Data Retention

Comments and related metadata may be retained to support moderation and ongoing discussion.

If you create an account or membership profile, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal or administrative obligations we may have.

Protection of Information

We take reasonable steps to protect the privacy and security of member and visitor information.

Access to personal information is limited to authorised website administrators and those responsible for maintaining the association and its communications.

Contact

If you have questions regarding privacy or your information, please contact us through the website contact page.