Budget Cars Ltd is dedicated to safeguarding your personal information in compliance with the New Zealand Information Privacy Principles as outlined in the Privacy Act of 2020 (“Privacy Act”). In this Privacy Policy, “Personal Information” adheres to the definition provided by the Privacy Act, signifying information pertaining to an identifiable individual. If the definition in the Privacy Act undergoes any changes, references to “Personal Information” in this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly. This Privacy Policy outlines our management of the personal information we possess about you.

Types of Personal Information We Collect

Budget Cars Ltd only gathers personal information when it is reasonably necessary for our functions, activities, or as required by law. The following types of personal information may be collected and held about you:

Methods of Personal Information Collection

We primarily collect your personal information directly from you, including when you:

Use and Disclosure of Personal Information.

In general, Budget Cars Ltd will utilize and disclose your personal information for the primary purpose for which it was collected, or a secondary purpose that:

• You have consented to.
• Relates to the primary purpose of collection, and you would reasonably expect Budget Cars Ltd to use or disclose your personal information for that secondary purpose.

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

1. To provide or assist in providing products and services to you, including verifying your identity.
2. To respond to your enquiries, requests, or complaints.
3. For administrative, customer relations, marketing, planning, training, product development, and research purposes, including vehicle quality analysis and improvement.
4. To conduct customer surveys and research focus groups.
5. For any purpose for which you give express or implied consent.
6. For any purpose required or authorized by law.

Budget Cars Ltd may disclose personal information for the stated purposes to:

1. Halal Financial Company only if you want to apply for halal finance options.
2. Regulatory authorities such as law enforcement, road traffic, and trade promotion authorities.
3. Our business associates and contractors, including suppliers, service providers, professional advisers, and their agents, encompassing marketing agencies, social media website providers, data entry service providers, insurance providers, and survey operators.
4. Our service providers are obligated to keep your personal information secure and comply with the Privacy Act. They are prohibited from using this information for any purpose other than as directed by Budget Cars Ltd or for a purpose permitted under applicable laws.

Cookies on our Website.

In general, you can visit our website without revealing your identity. However, specific sections of the website may require you to provide personal information so we can provide the products, services, or information you have requested or register you and verify you in the members’ area of the website.

During all website sessions, we collect and store non-identifying statistical data, such as the pages you visited or downloaded, the name of your Internet Service Provider (ISP), unique device identifiers and information, mobile network information, the type of browser and operating systems used to access the websites, the date and time you access the website, the website that referred you to us, and the pages you visit (click-through). We use this information to help design our websites and their content. In these sessions, we collect no personal information.

Links From Our Website.

Our website may link to third-party websites not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites as we have no control over them. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information on them.

Access and Correction of Personal Information

You may request access to, or correction of, the personal information we hold about you by writing to the relevant Privacy Officer. We will take reasonable steps to ensure that your information is correct. You do not have to provide a reason for requesting access, but you will need to provide reasonable proof of your identity.

Complaints

If you wish to make a complaint about a breach of the New Zealand Privacy Principles, you may contact the applicable Privacy Officer. We take all complaints seriously and will attempt to resolve your complaint as soon as reasonably practicable. If you are not satisfied with our response to your complaint, you may lodge a complaint with the New Zealand Privacy Commissioner.

Security

Industry Standards

We acknowledge the necessity of a security system that protects the privacy of your personal information. We employ industry-standard security measures to safeguard the personal information we hold, both physically and electronically. Our database systems store personal information in secure environments designed to prevent misuse, unauthorized disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Internet Security

While we use our best endeavors to secure information transmitted to us via the Internet, we cannot guarantee its security. We will not be liable in any way for any breach of security during Internet transmissions of personal information, including any unintended loss, misuse, or disclosure of that information.