Privacy Policy

*Last Updated:* 21 Sept 2026

Skin Cancer Collective ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Company name
  • Any information you provide through our contact forms or correspondence

We may also automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • ⁠IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • ⁠Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of your visit
  • Website usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and requests
  • Provide information about our services
  • ⁠Improve our website and user experience
  • Monitor website performance and security
  • Comply with legal obligations

We will only use your personal information where we have a legitimate business purpose or where required by law.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyse website traffic, and enhance your browsing experience.

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website or providing our services. These providers are required to keep your information confidential and secure.

We may also disclose information where required by applicable law or to protect our legal rights.
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Health Information

As a healthcare provider, Skin Cancer Collective may collect health information about you when you contact us, make an appointment, are referred to us, or receive care from our clinical team.

Health information may include information you provide directly to us, information provided by your referring or other healthcare providers, and information generated as part of your assessment, diagnosis or treatment.

We collect and use health information as necessary to provide and coordinate your care, communicate with you and healthcare providers involved in your care, maintain appropriate clinical records, manage our services, and meet our legal and professional obligations.

We handle health information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 and the Health Information Privacy Code 2020. We take reasonable safeguards to protect the information we hold from loss, unauthorised access, use, modification or disclosure.

We use and disclose health information for the purposes for which it was collected, and for other purposes where authorised or permitted by law.

You have the right to request access to health information we hold about you and to request correction of that information. To make a request or ask a question about how we handle your information, please contact us using the details provided in this Privacy Policy.

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Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • ⁠Request deletion of your personal information where applicable
  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Office

Hiatt Chambers, St George's Hospital, 249 Papanui Road, Christchurch 8014

*Email:* admin@skincancercollective.co.nz