MK Employment Relations (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information in a responsible and transparent manner, in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand).
This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information.
Collection of personal information
We may collect personal information from you when you:
- Contact us by phone, email, LinkedIn, or through our website contact form
- Request advice, assistance, or representation
- Engage our services
The personal information we collect may include:
- Your name
- Contact details (email address and phone number)
- Information you choose to share about your workplace situation
You may choose how much information to provide. However, providing relevant details may help us respond appropriately to your enquiry.
Use of personal information
We collect and use personal information for the purposes of:
- Responding to enquiries
- Providing employment relations advice, assistance, or representation
- Communicating with you about your matter
- Meeting our professional, legal, and regulatory obligations
We do not use personal information for marketing purposes unless you have explicitly requested or agreed to this.
Confidentiality
All information provided to MK Employment Relations is treated as confidential and handled with care.
Personal information is only accessed by those involved in responding to your enquiry or providing services.
Disclosure of personal information
We do not disclose personal information to third parties unless:
- It is required to provide agreed services
- Disclosure is required by law
- You have authorised the disclosure
Where information is shared, it is done so on a need-to-know basis only.
Storage and security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from loss, unauthorised access, misuse or disclosure.
Information may be stored electronically and/or in secure physical records.
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law.
Access and correction
You have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of any information that is inaccurate or incomplete
- Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below.
Online meetings and communications
Where meetings are held online (for example, via Zoom), reasonable steps are taken to maintain privacy and confidentiality. Clients are encouraged to ensure their own environment is private when discussing sensitive matters.
Changes to this policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.
The most current version will always be available on our website.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
MK Employment Relations
darren.mitchell@mker.co.nz