Privacy Policy

WorkTheory Co. (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and the Information Privacy Principles. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website or engage our services.

Purpose
We collect and use personal information to operate our website, respond to enquiries, and deliver HR consulting services, including advisory and fractional leadership services.

Information We Collect
We may collect personal information such as your name, contact details, organisation, role, and any information you choose to provide in enquiries or during service delivery. We may also collect website analytics data (e.g., IP address, browser type) and limited employee data you provide to enable us to deliver HR services (collected with
appropriate authority).

How We Collect Information
• Directly from you via website forms, email or phone communications, or meetings.
• In the course of providing services to your organisation.
• From publicly available sources where relevant to the services we provide.

How We Use Personal Information
• Provide HR consulting and related services.
• Respond to enquiries and communicate with you.
• Send newsletters or updates if you opt in (you can unsubscribe at any time).
• Meet our legal and contractual obligations, including record-keeping.

Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may disclose personal information to service providers (e.g., IT support, web hosting, secure cloud storage) who are bound by confidentiality and security obligations; to other professional advisers where engaged and with your authority; and to regulators or law enforcement if legally required.

Overseas Transfers
Some service providers may be located outside New Zealand. Where personal information is transferred overseas, we take reasonable steps to ensure it is protected by comparable safeguards or with your express authorisation.

Storage and Security
We store personal information securely (including encrypted cloud storage and access controls) and take reasonable steps to prevent loss, misuse, or unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.

Retention
We keep personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected and as required by law. We then securely delete or anonymise it.

Your Rights
You have the right to request access to and correction of your personal information that we hold. To make a request, contact us at hello@worktheory.co.nz. If you have concerns, you may also contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (privacy.org.nz).

Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and gather usage analytics. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies; however, some features may not work as intended

Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy statements. Changes to This Policy We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will be published on our website, and the effective date will be updated above.