This Privacy Statement outlines how Floorball New Zealand (we, us, our) collects, uses, stores, and discloses personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.

Collection of personal information

We may collect personal information about you when you:

• Register as a player, coach, referee, volunteer, or official;

• Communicate with us or engage with us via our website, social media channels, or email;

• Participate in competitions, events, or training camps;

• Apply for funding, sponsorship, or other opportunities facilitated by us.

The types of personal information we collect may include your name, contact details, date of birth, gender, emergency contact information, health or injury information (where relevant and with your consent), and information relating to your participation in floorball activities.

We will only collect personal information that is necessary for our functions and activities, including:

• Organising and administering competitions, events, and programmes;

• Ensuring participant safety and wellbeing;Communicating with you about activities, news, and opportunities;

• Meeting our reporting and accountability obligations;

• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements.

Use and disclosure of personal information

We will only use and disclose your personal information for the purposes for which it was collected, or as otherwise permitted by the Privacy Act 2020. This may include sharing your information with:

• Affiliated regional associations, clubs, or international floorball bodies;

• Event organisers, coaches, referees, and officials;

• Health and safety providers (e.g., physiotherapy partners), where relevant and with your consent;

• Funding or sponsorship partners, where applicable and with appropriate safeguards.

We will not disclose your personal information to overseas entities unless there are adequate protections in place that comply with New Zealand privacy laws.

Storage and security

We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we hold from misuse, loss, and unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. Personal information is stored securely and is only accessible to authorised personnel who require access for the purposes outlined in this statement.

Access and correction

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, and to request correction if you believe that information is inaccurate, incomplete, or out of date.

To make a request, please email us at contact@floorball.org.nz

We may require proof of your identity before releasing or correcting any information.

Website and analytics

When you visit our website, we may collect non-identifying information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This information is used for statistical and security purposes and to help us improve our services. Our website may use cookies to enhance your user experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

Changes to this privacy statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with legal requirements. The most current version will always be available on our website.