Wellness Festival Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 January 2026
Tū Rangatira i raro i te maru o te Wairua
Standing with dignity under the protection of the Spirit

Our Commitment to You

Welcome to Wellness Festival. We honour the trust you place in us when you share your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how your information is collected, used, protected, and respected within our tikanga-governed association.

Our approach is guided by the relational values that uphold our community.

Jurisdictional Standing

Wellness Festival operates within a unique governance framework:

within the jurisdiction of Tikanga
under the protection of a Topu Whenua Trust
and in association with the White Lotus Private Contract Association (PCA)

This standing is inherent, grounded in tikanga tuku iho, and affirmed (not conferred) by Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, including sections 2, 5, 129, 211(2), 237, 253, and 271.

What This Means for You

By engaging with Wellness Festival, you enter a relationship based on:

Manaakitanga — we care for your information as we care for you
Kaitiakitanga — we act as guardians and protectors of what you entrust to us
Whanaungatanga — your information strengthens our connection and supports a living community

Your information does not enter the public-commercial domain — it remains within our tikanga-based, consent-driven association.

Information We May Collect

We collect only what is necessary to support our relationship with you.

1. Contact Information

Name
Email address
Phone number
Postal address (if relevant)

2. Membership or Event Information

Event or workshop registration details
Preferences and interests
Attendance information (for coordination and safety)

3. Communications

Correspondence with our team
Feedback and enquiries
Requests for support

4. Website & Technical Information

Browser and device type
IP address and general location
Pages visited and interaction data
Cookie preferences (if enabled)

We do not collect sensitive identification numbers or financial information on our website.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used only for purposes that serve you and our community:

Purpose | How It Helps

Community Connection | Communicating about events, workshops, and gatherings
Member Services | Providing support and responding to your requests
Event Coordination | Ensuring smooth, safe, and organised festival experiences
Improvement of Offerings | Learning from feedback to evolve the festival
Safety & Wellbeing | Maintaining a safe environment for all participants

We do not:

sell personal information
share information outside our association without your consent
use information for unrelated commercial purposes

We share only what is necessary to support your involvement.

Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

Access the information we hold about you
Correct inaccurate information
Withdraw from communications or mailing lists
Request Deletion of your personal information
Ask Questions about how your information is handled

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us 363 St Asaph Street, Christchurch

Information Security

We take care to ensure that your information is:

stored securely
accessed only by authorised individuals
protected from misuse, loss, or unauthorised disclosure
reviewed regularly for safe stewardship

Our practices reflect both tikanga values and responsible digital care.

Third-Party Services

To support festival operations, we may use trusted third-party services such as:

email platforms
booking systems
event registration tools

When we use such services:

we share only what is necessary
we choose platforms that respect privacy
your information remains under our overarching tikanga obligations

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external services you interact with.

Cookies & Website Technology

If you visit our website, cookies may:

support basic site functionality
remember preferences
help us understand how our site is used

You may disable cookies in your browser at any time.

Children’s Privacy

Some festival activities may be suitable for children. When collecting information about children:

we require guardian consent
we collect only what is necessary for participation and safety
we protect children’s information with the same care as adult information

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, systems, or community needs. Significant updates will be communicated through appropriate channels.

Contact Us

For questions, requests, or concerns, please contact:

Wellness Festival
363 St Asaph Street
Christchurch,

Acknowledgement

By participating in Wellness Festival events or engaging with our community, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the tikanga-aligned practices described.