LawFest (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a brand operated by Legal Innovate Limited (“Legal Innovate Limited”, “we”, “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information when you use the LawFest website (the “Website”) or engage with our services.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information;
Information you provide directly
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Organisation or company name
- Job title
- Event registration detailsInformation collected automatically
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and interactions on the Website
- Cookies and usage data
Information from third parties
We may receive information from event partners, sponsors, or ticketing platforms where you have consented to share your information.
Purpose of Collection
We collect your personal information to:
- Provide and manage event registrations and attendance
- Communicate with you about LawFest events and updates
- Process payments and issue invoices
- Improve our Website and services
- Send marketing communications (where permitted or consented to)
- Comply with legal obligations
Legal Basis (Privacy Act 2020)
- We collect and use personal information in accordance with the Information Privacy Principles (IPPs) under the Privacy Act 2020, including:
- Collecting information for a lawful purpose connected with our functions
- Collecting information directly from you where practicable
- Ensuring transparency about how your information is used
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve Website functionality
- Analyse Website traffic
- Personalise your experience
- You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Disclosure of Personal Information
We may share your personal information with:
- Service providers (e.g. payment processors, email platforms, event management systems)
- Event sponsors or partners (as described below)
- Regulatory authorities where required by law
- Sponsor and Partner Data Sharing
As part of attending or engaging with LawFest events, your personal information may be shared with event sponsors or partners in the following circumstances:
- With your consent: Where you opt in during registration, interact with sponsor content, attend sponsored sessions, or request information from a sponsor.
- Attendee lists (limited information): We may provide sponsors with limited attendee information (such as name, job title, organisation, and email address) where this has been clearly disclosed at the point of registration and you have been given the opportunity to opt out.
- Lead capture at events: If you allow your badge to be scanned or otherwise provide your details to a sponsor (e.g. via QR code, app, or form), your information will be shared directly with that sponsor.
- Sponsors and partners are independent organisations and will handle your personal information in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies before providing your information.
- We do not sell your personal information, and we take reasonable steps to ensure that any sharing of information is consistent with the Privacy Act 2020.
Storage and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access, including:
- Secure hosting environments
- Access controls and encryption where appropriate
- Some information may be stored or processed overseas. Where this occurs, we ensure safeguards are in place consistent with the Privacy Act 2020.
Access and Correction
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of your personal information
- To do so, please contact us using the details below.
Retention of Information
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
Marketing Communications
We may send you promotional communications about LawFest events and related offerings. You can opt out at any time by:
- Clicking the unsubscribe link in emails
- Contacting us directly
Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Legal Innovate Limited
Email: info@lawfest.nz
Address: PO Box 2047, Shortland Street, Auckland 1140, NZ
Complaints
If you believe your privacy has been breached, you may contact us first. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (New Zealand):
Website: https://www.privacy.org.nz
Phone: 0800 803 909
By using the LawFest Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.