The Auckland Symphony Orchestra (ASO) is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act, 2020.

We collect personal information when you join our Friends of the ASO mailing list or make a donation to us via our website.

When you use our website, or donate to us, you consent to our Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy outlines why the ASO collects data and how we manage your personal information.

Collecting personal information

ASO collects information via the following:

  • email newsletters and communications
  • donations to ASO
  • patron sign-ups through surveys, or direct requests.

We collect information including your first and last name, your email address, postal address, contact phone number, and other personal identifying attributes that will help keep your information unique and up to date.

Use of personal information

We use this information in a number of ways, including to:

  • send email communications to you
  • respond to requests or enquiries you make
  • share information relevant to the event you are attending
  • send you physical copies of brochures, letters or other communications and updates about ASO activities
  • send you receipts or invoices, as required
  • make adjustments to our website, communications, databases and processes
  • conduct services, promotions, competitions, surveys and other opportunities; and
  • for any other purposes for which you have given permission.

If you decline to provide information where it is required to complete a request, we may not be able to finalise your request, or contact you in the event of a change in status of a performance or activity.

Security of your personal information

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. We store your personal information in a secure database. This database is only accessible by authorised persons with access to the system.

Endnote:

We may update and amend this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our information practices or relevant laws. You can see when this Policy was last updated by referring to the date at the end of this document. You have a right to access any personal information we hold about you and to request correction to that information. Please submit any requests in writing via secretary@aucklandsymphony.co.nz.

This policy was last reviewed and updated June 2024.