1. Introduction

At Benempted ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or use our services. By accessing our website and using our services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect several types of information from and about users of our website, including:

• Personal Identifiable Information: This includes but is not limited to your name, email address, telephone number, company name, job title, and any other information you voluntarily provide to us through our contact forms, subscription services, or when requesting information about our services.
• Non-Personal Information: This includes browser type, operating system, IP address, device information, and website usage data. This information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies.
• Business Information: If you are a client, we may collect information about your business operations, financial data, and other relevant information to provide our consulting services.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect may be used for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our services
• To notify you about changes to our services
• To allow you to participate in interactive features when you choose to do so
• To provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
• To gather analysis or valuable information so that we can improve our services
• To monitor the usage of our services
• To detect, prevent and address technical issues
• To provide you with news, special offers, and general information about other services and events which we offer, unless you have opted not to receive such information
• To fulfill any other purpose for which you provide it

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
• Analytical/Performance Cookies: Allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and see how visitors move around our website.
• Functionality Cookies: Enable us to personalize content and remember your preferences.
• Targeting Cookies: Record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following situations:

• With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services for us or on our behalf.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: We may disclose your information for any other purpose with your consent.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information where required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

6. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, please also remember that we cannot guarantee that the internet itself is 100% secure.

We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect against unauthorized disclosure, use, alteration, or destruction of the personal information you provide when visiting or using our website.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following data protection rights:

• The right to access, update, or delete the information we have on you
• The right of rectification – the right to have your information corrected if it is inaccurate or incomplete
• The right to object to our processing of your personal data
• The right of restriction – the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information
• The right to data portability – the right to be provided with a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format
• The right to withdraw consent – the right to withdraw your consent at any time where we relied on your consent to process your personal information

Please note that we may ask you to verify your identity before responding to such requests. You have the right to complain to a Data Protection Authority about our collection and use of your personal data.

9. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for use by children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• By email: [email protected]
• By phone: +64 9 887 2103
• By mail: 45 Parnell Rd, Auckland 1052, New Zealand