PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: April 2026
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by Miss Diamond New Zealand (“Miss Diamond NZ”, “we”, “our”).
We are committed to handling personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 (NZ).
2. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect personal information only where necessary to:
Deliver participant experiences and events
Manage applications and selection processes
Communicate with participants, sponsors, and stakeholders
Provide marketing and promotional content (with consent)
Meet legal, financial, and operational obligations
3. Categories of Information
Participant Information
Name, age, contact details
Photos, videos, and application content
Social media handles
Sponsor / Partner Information
Business details and contact information
Agreements and communication records
Website Usage Data
IP address, browser type, pages visited (via analytics tools)
4. Legal Basis for Use
We process personal information based on:
Consent (applications, media use)
Contractual necessity (participation, sponsorship agreements)
Legitimate business interests (operations, improvement, marketing)
Legal obligations
5. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We may share information with:
Event partners and production teams
Sponsors (only where relevant and appropriate)
Service providers (e.g. email platforms, hosting, analytics)
All third parties are expected to handle data securely and responsibly.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary:
Participant data: retained for event delivery and historical records
Marketing data: until consent is withdrawn
Financial records: as required by New Zealand law
Data is stored securely and only accessed by authorised personnel.
We do not sell your personal information.
7. Media & Public Exposure Clause
Participation in Miss Diamond NZ may involve the following:
Public appearances
Photography and video recording
Social media and media coverage
By participating, individuals acknowledge that public exposure is a core part of the experience.
8. Data Security
We implement:
Secure storage systems
Restricted access controls
Industry-standard safeguards
However, no system is 100% secure, and users acknowledge this risk.
9. Your Rights
You may:
Request access to your data
Request correction
Withdraw consent for marketing
Contact: [email protected]
10. Site Updates
We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be published on this page.