Privacy Policy

Pistang Pilipino sa Wellington 2026

Effective Date: May 2026

Pistang Pilipino sa Wellington 2026 respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting our website, registering for activities, purchasing tickets, applying as a stallholder, volunteering, sponsoring the event, or participating in any event-related activities.

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected by Pistang Pilipino sa Wellington 2026 and Streams of Life Charitable Trust.

The official event website is:
Pistang Pilipino NZ

Selected payments, registrations, and ecommerce services may be processed through:
Streams of Life NZ

By using our websites, registering for activities, or interacting with event services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information directly from you when you:

• Register for competitions or activities
• Purchase tickets or products
• Submit stallholder applications
• Apply for sponsorship opportunities
• Volunteer for the event
• Contact us through forms or email
• Subscribe to newsletters or updates
• Participate in surveys or promotions
• Submit media or content
• Use our websites and online services

The information collected may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Postal address
• Business or organisation details
• Emergency contact information
• Participant details
• Payment information
• Billing information
• Competition registrations
• Stallholder operational information
• Uploaded documents or forms
• Website usage data

For certain activities, additional information may be requested where necessary for event operations, health and safety, council compliance, or competition administration.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to support the planning, operation, administration, and promotion of Pistang Pilipino sa Wellington 2026.

Your information may be used for:

• Processing registrations and applications
• Managing payments and ecommerce transactions
• Confirming participation
• Event administration and scheduling
• Health and safety coordination
• Stallholder and vendor management
• Volunteer coordination
• Customer support and communication
• Competition management
• Sponsorship coordination
• Marketing and promotional updates
• Website improvement and analytics
• Legal and regulatory compliance
• Fraud prevention and security monitoring

We may also use contact information to send important event updates, operational notices, and relevant communications related to your participation.

3. Payment Processing

Payments for selected registrations, products, sponsorships, and event activities may be processed through third-party ecommerce or payment platforms associated with Streams of Life Charitable Trust.

We do not store complete credit card information on our servers unless explicitly stated by the payment provider.

Payment providers may independently collect and process payment-related information subject to their own privacy and security policies.

4. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our websites may use cookies, analytics tools, and related technologies to improve website functionality and user experience.

These technologies may collect:

• browser type
• device information
• IP address
• pages visited
• time spent on the website
• interaction data
• referral sources

This information helps us:

• improve website performance
• understand visitor behaviour
• optimise event communications
• improve website security
• enhance user experience

Users may disable cookies through browser settings, although some website features may not function correctly.

5. Media, Photography, and Video

Pistang Pilipino sa Wellington 2026 is a public community event where photography, videography, livestreaming, and media recording may occur.

By attending or participating in event activities, you acknowledge and consent that your image, voice, performance, or likeness may appear in:

• photographs
• video recordings
• livestreams
• promotional materials
• social media posts
• marketing campaigns
• event recaps
• future event promotions

This content may be used by the organisers, sponsors, partners, media outlets, or affiliated organisations for promotional and community purposes.

Parents or guardians are responsible for supervising minors regarding media participation.

6. Sharing of Information

We may share limited personal information where reasonably necessary for event operations, including with:

• event organisers
• volunteers and coordinators
• payment providers
• ecommerce platforms
• Wellington City Council requirements
• emergency services
• venue operators
• technology providers
• legal or regulatory authorities
• competition officials
• authorised contractors

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

Information is only shared where necessary for legitimate operational, legal, safety, or administrative purposes.

7. Stallholders, Sponsors, and Vendors

Businesses, vendors, sponsors, and stallholders may provide additional operational information necessary for event planning and council compliance.

This may include:

• food safety information
• electrical requirements
• business details
• permit information
• insurance details
• operational plans

This information may be reviewed by event organisers or relevant authorities where required.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information against:

• unauthorised access
• misuse
• loss
• alteration
• disclosure
• cyber threats

However, no website, online platform, or electronic storage system can guarantee absolute security.

Users acknowledge that information transmitted online may carry inherent risks.

9. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our websites may contain links to external websites, sponsors, accommodation providers, payment services, social media platforms, or third-party tools.

We are not responsible for:

• external website content
• third-party privacy practices
• external transactions
• external security systems
• independent third-party operations

Users should review the privacy policies of any external services they access.

10. Retention of Information

We may retain personal information for:

• event administration
• financial records
• legal compliance
• dispute resolution
• future event planning
• operational reporting
• historical event documentation

Retention periods may vary depending on legal obligations and operational requirements.

11. Your Rights

Subject to applicable New Zealand privacy laws, individuals may request:

• access to personal information
• correction of inaccurate information
• clarification regarding data usage
• withdrawal from certain communications where applicable

Requests may be submitted using the contact information provided below.

12. Children and Minors

Some event activities may involve minors, including sports, performances, cultural presentations, and family participation.

Parents or guardians are responsible for:

• supervising minors
• granting participation permissions
• reviewing event policies
• monitoring media participation

Where appropriate, parental consent may be required for specific activities.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect:

• legal requirements
• operational changes
• website improvements
• event developments
• technology updates

Updated versions will be published on the official website.

Continued use of the website or participation in event activities constitutes acceptance of updated policies.

14. Contact Information

For privacy-related enquiries, corrections, or requests, please contact:

Pistang Pilipino sa Wellington 2026
Hosted by Streams of Life Charitable Trust

Official Website:
Pistang Pilipino NZ

Payments and selected registrations processed via:
Streams of Life NZ