Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
Our Lady Star of the Sea PTA ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you use our website and services, including online fundraising and hotdog lunch orders.

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2. Information We Collect
When you participate in our fundraising activities or order food for your child, we may collect the following information:

• Parent Information: Name and email address.

• Student Information: Name and room number.

• Payment Information: Payments are processed through Stripe. We do not store credit card details, but Stripe may collect and process payment information in accordance with their own privacy policy.

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3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:

• Track fundraising contributions and allocate funds accordingly.

• Ensure correct delivery of hotdog lunches to students.

• Send confirmation emails and fundraising updates.

• Communicate with parents about upcoming events and activities.

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4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share information:

• With Stripe for secure payment processing.

• With our PTA volunteers responsible for organizing fundraising and lunch deliveries.

• As required by law, if necessary to protect legal rights.

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5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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6. Third-Party Services
Our website uses Stripe for payment processing. Stripe collects and processes personal information in accordance with their own privacy policy. Please refer to Stripe’s privacy policy for more details on their practices: Stripe Privacy Policy.

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7. Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:

• Request access to or correction of your personal information.

• Request deletion of your information, subject to legal and operational obligations.

• Opt out of receiving non-essential communications.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at PTA@starofthesea.school.nz.

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8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with the revised effective date.

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9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Our Lady Star of the Sea PTA
PTA@starofthesea.school.nz
olsos-pta.co.nz