The Wairoa Young Achievers Trust is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020. This privacy statement explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you apply for a grant through our online form.

1. Collection of Information

As part of our grant application process, we collect personal information including but not limited to your name, contact details, and financial or organisational information relevant to assessing your application.

2. Purpose of Collection

We collect this information to assess your eligibility for funding, administer grants, and maintain communication with you throughout the process. We may also use this information to comply with legal requirements and to report on the effectiveness of our funding initiatives.

3. Use and Disclosure

Your personal information will only be used for the purposes outlined above and will not be disclosed to any third parties, except as required by law or with your explicit consent. This may include sharing your information with our funding partners or regulatory authorities where necessary.

4. Security of Information

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure. All data is stored securely, and access is limited to authorised personnel only.

5. Access and Correction

You have the right to access and correct the personal information we hold about you. If you wish to do so, please contact us at [insert contact details]. We will respond to your request as soon as practicable.

6. Retention of Information

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

7. Consent

By submitting your grant application, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as outlined in this privacy statement.

If you have any questions about our privacy practices or your personal information, please contact us at the WYAT offices at 86 Marine Parade, Wairoa, call us on (06) 838 3886, or email info@wyat.co.nz.