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Privacy policy
At Beyond Animal Research (BAR), we are committed to looking after the personal information entrusted to us by website visitors and supporters. This also applies to personal information collected by us through other channels or sources, such as through petitions or submissions, or by face-to-face or telephone fundraising efforts.
We believe in your right to privacy, and thus we are dedicated to protecting your personal information. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and manage your data.
By making use of this website, or our services - you are deemed to have accepted this privacy policy and all provisions provided within.
1. What information do we collect and why?
We may collect, store, and use the following types of personal information:
- Information about your device and visits to our website (e.g., IP address, geographical location, browser type, referral source, length of visit, and pages viewed).
- Information related to transactions or donations made on our website.
- Personal details provided when registering with us (e.g., email address, name, or other information).
- Information submitted when subscribing to our services, newsletters, or email notifications.
- Any other information you choose to send to us.
This information helps us administer the website, communicate effectively with you, and improve our services to you, so that together, we can effectively deliver for animals used in science.
2. Information security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:
- Secure data storage and processing practices.
- Restricted access to personal information, limited to authorised BAR staff only.
BAR will not sell, rent, trade, or disclose your information without your consent. Your personal information will only be shared:
- When required for financial transactions (e.g., verifying donations).
- Where authorised by law.
3. Do we use cookies?
Yes, we use cookies to improve your online experience and personalise your use of our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences on future visits.
- Track website performance and behaviour through tools like Google Analytics.
You can choose to decline cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function fully as a result.
4. How will we use your personal data?
Your personal data may be used for the following purposes:
- To administer and personalise the website.
- To process donations and send receipts.
- To send you communications you have subscribed to (e.g., newsletters).
- To provide statistical information that is non-identifiable to third parties.
- To respond to enquiries or complaints.
BAR will not sell, rent, trade, or disclose your personal data with third-party organisations.
5. Supporter contact
BAR reserves the right to contact you about matters relating to your support on your nominated contact details, for the duration of your support with us.
You may unsubscribe from receiving emails from us at any time using the unsubscribe link found in the footer of emails from BAR.
6. Donations
We do not store your financial or credit card details. If you donate to BAR in error, please contact us within seven days, and we will refund your contribution within 40 days.
Every effort shall be made to raise unrestricted funds that offer BAR operational flexibility to meet the needs of animals used in science. However, when donors demand that donations are gifts which are restricted, funds shall be used for purposes consistent with the donor’s intent, as indicated by the donor or as described in the relevant fundraising campaign material.
When it is likely that funds will exceed the amount required for a specific fundraising campaign, BAR a will have a statement on our website and/or in communication materials that states what will happen to any additional funds.
Payment and payment processing of donations
If you have elected to pay by credit card online when signing up or renewing your support with us, the transaction is handled securely over HTTPS protocol which encrypts data transfer. Our transaction provider, Stripe is PCI-DSS compliant.
Regular donations
Payment by direct debit is set up directly with your authority and may be amended or updated by you at any point:
- Through your online donor portal which you can access using the link we've included in any email we’ve sent you about your regular gift (look for the "Manage my donation" link).
- Need help? No problem! Just contact us via the email address below, in Section 12 - Contact.
New Zealand donation receipts for tax credits
In accordance with applicable taxation legislation requirements, donors shall be provided with specific acknowledgments of their contributions as well as any other information to facilitate their compliance with such requirements.
7. Other disclosures
BAR may use 3rd parties to perform its functions or to improve its services. In this case, only information required to be disclosed will be disclosed, and the third party will be bound by this privacy policy.
8. Security of your personal data
We employ reasonable measures to prevent the loss, misuse, or alteration of your data. Information is stored, accessed and retained in accordance with our Privacy Policy and in compliance with the Privacy Act 2020. However, you are responsible for keeping your login details confidential.
9. Your rights
You have the right to request a copy of any personal information we hold about you, ask for corrections, or request its removal. These obligations are provided in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 (Principle 6 – Access to personal information and Principle 7 – Correction of personal information). For any data-related requests, please contact us via the email address below, in Section 12 - Contact.
10. Third-party websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
11. Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been breached, please contact us at . If our response does not resolve your concern, you may contact the New Zealand Privacy Commissioner at www.privacy.org.nz or by calling 0800 803 909.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at admin@beyondanimalresearch.org.nz.
13. Policy amendments
BAR may update this policy on our website periodically or as may be required. We do not advise our website users or supporters of updates to this policy; therefore, we encourage you to revisit this page to ensure you are comfortable with our current policy.
The policy was last updated on 15/04/2025.
