Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 23/07/2025
Last Updated: 23/07/2025

This Privacy Policy sets out the basis on which Inglis Packers Limited ("Inglis Packers", "our", "us", or "we") collects, uses, and manages personal information through our website and related platforms.

By:

providing us with your personal information (directly or indirectly); or
accessing our website at www.inglispackers.co.nz
interacting with any of our official social media pages or platforms (such as Facebook or Instagram),

you are deemed to have read, accepted, and consented to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not accept these terms, please do not use our website or provide us with your personal information.

Please note that if we are unable to collect and use your personal information as described below, we may not be able to offer you access to employment opportunities or respond to your inquiries effectively.

Personal Information We Collect

We collect personal information necessary for the operation of our business and recruitment processes. This may include:

Your name, address, phone number, age and email address
Your CV, employment history, qualifications, and visa/work eligibility (for job applicants)
Information submitted through our contact or job application forms

We may collect this information directly from you, or indirectly via third-party platforms or providers (such as job application tools or analytics services).

Providing personal information is optional; however, if you choose not to provide certain details, we may be unable to offer employment or other services.

Why We Collect Your Information

We collect personal information to:

Process and assess job applications and expressions of interest
Contact you regarding employment opportunities, inquiries, or updates
Improve and manage our website and recruitment systems
Fulfil legal obligations and protect our business interests

We will not collect, use, or disclose your information for purposes beyond what is outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless required or permitted by law, or with your consent.

Use and Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information with:

Our employees, HR and recruitment staff
Contractors or third-party service providers that help us manage IT systems, recruitment tools, or website hosting
Advisors such as lawyers, auditors, or insurers where required
Government agencies, if required by law
Any third party to whom you have authorised us to disclose information

In the event that part or all of our business is sold or transferred, personal information may be transferred to the new owners or their affiliates.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. Aggregated data (not personally identifying) may be shared for statistical or analytical purposes.

Overseas Disclosure

Some service providers or platforms we use may be based outside of New Zealand. If your personal information is stored or processed overseas (e.g. on cloud platforms), we will take reasonable steps to ensure it is protected in accordance with New Zealand privacy laws.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies allow us to:

Track visitor numbers and site usage
Improve content relevance
Enable certain website functions (e.g. remembering login details)

Cookies do not collect personally identifying information. You may disable cookies in your browser, though this may affect some features of the site.

Remarketing and Advertising

We may use remarketing tools (such as Google or Facebook Pixel) to serve relevant ads based on your previous visits to our Website. These services may use cookies to tailor advertising to your interests.

You can opt out via tools such as:
https://optout.aboutads.info/?c=2&lang=EN

Social Media Use

Any information you share on our official social media platforms (e.g., comments, posts, tagged photos) may be publicly visible. We are not responsible for the use of this information by other users or platforms.

We recommend you avoid posting sensitive personal information on public forums or comment sections.

Storage and Security

Your personal information is stored securely, either on our internal systems or with trusted service providers. We take reasonable steps to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access, including:

Password-protected systems
Access control for staff
Regular data backups and secure hosting environments

If we provide you with login credentials or access tokens, you are responsible for keeping them confidential.

How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, or as required by law. For example:

Job applications may be kept for up to 12 months unless you request earlier deletion
Website analytics data may be stored in anonymised form for longer periods

Accessing or Correcting Your Information

You have the right to:

Request a copy of your personal information
Ask us to correct any inaccuracies
Withdraw consent (where applicable)

To make a request, contact us using the details below.

Privacy Breach Notification

If your personal information is involved in a breach that may cause serious harm, we will notify you and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner as soon as practicable, in line with the Privacy Act 2020.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.

If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy or this policy:

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner at www.privacy.org.nz.