Privacy policy

Effective date: 01/01/2026
Last updated: 21/03/2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy sets out how CultureFitMe Limited (“CultureFitMe”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information in connection with your use of our website www.culturefitme.com (“Website”), our online courses, and our consultancy services (“Services”).

CultureFitMe is committed to complying with all applicable privacy and data protection laws, including:
  • The New Zealand Privacy Act 2020
  • The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • The UK GDPR
  • Any other relevant international privacy legislation

By accessing or using our Website or Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
  • “Account” means the credentials and associated information used to access our Services.
  • “Personal Data” means any information relating to an identifiable natural person.
  • “Services” means online courses, consultancy services, and related digital offerings provided by CultureFitMe.
  • "User" means any individual accessing or using the Website or Services.
  • “Website” means www.culturefitme.com  and any associated subdomains.

3. Personal Data We Collect

3.1  Information you provide to us
We may collect Personal Data that you voluntarily provide, including:
  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Billing address
  • Job title or professional information
  • Information provided in connection with consultancy engagements
  • Any other information you choose to provide when communicating with us.

3.2  Payment Information

Payments are processed securely by Stripe, our third‑party payment processor.
We do not store full credit or debit card numbers.

3.3  Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Website, we may automatically collect:
  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device identifiers
  • Operating system
  • Referring URLs and pages visited
  • Cookie and tracking data (see our Cookie Policy).

4. Legal Bases For Processing (GDPR)

Where the GDPR or UK GDPR applies, we process Personal Data under the following lawful bases:
  • Contractual necessity: to provide our courses and consultancy services.
  • Legal obligation: to comply with tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements.
  • Consent: for marketing communications and non‑essential cookies.
  • Legitimate interests: to improve our Website, ensure security, prevent fraud, and analyse usage patterns.

5. How We User Personal Data

We may use Personal Data for the following purposes:
  • Providing access to our online courses
  • Delivering consultancy services
  • Processing payments and issuing invoices
  • Managing your Account
  • Communicating with you regarding your use of the Services
  • Sending marketing communications where consent has been provided
  • Conducting analytics to improve our Website and Services
  • Complying with legal and regulatory obligations.

6. International Transfers of Personal Data

Given the global nature of our operations and the third‑party services we use:
  • Personal Data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence.
  • New Zealand has been recognised by the European Commission as providing an adequate level of data protection.
  • Where required, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent safeguards for international transfers.

  • Stripe and other service providers implement robust security and compliance measures.

7. Data Retention

We retain Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including:
  • Account information: retained while your Account remains active.
  • Payment and transaction records: retained for at least 7 years in accordance with New Zealand tax law.

  • Marketing information: retained until you withdraw consent.

  • Analytics data: retained in accordance with our analytics provider’s standard retention periods.

  • Consultancy project information: retained as required for contractual and legal purposes.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
  • Right of access to your Personal Data

  • Right to rectification of inaccurate information

  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Right to restrict processing

  • Right to object to certain processing activities

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@culturefitme.com.

9. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard Personal Data, including:
  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
  • Secure payment processing via Stripe
  • Access controls and authentication measures
  • Regular security assessments

While we take reasonable steps to protect Personal Data, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

10. Cookies

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies for functionality, analytics, and (where applicable) marketing.

For detailed information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18 without adult supervision.

We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children without appropriate consent.

12. Changes To This Privacy Policy

We may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on the Website, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly.

Your continued use of the Website or Services constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

13. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy, please contact:
CultureFitMe Limited  
Address:
Suite 16114
Level 1
6 Johnsonville Road
Johnsonville
Wellington 6037
New Zealand