Your GDPR Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have specific rights regarding your personal data. ConnectNZ Community Forums is committed to respecting these rights and making it easy for you to exercise them.
Contact: support@linkodays.com
Response Time: We will respond to your requests within 30 days
Your Individual Rights
Right of Access
You have the right to know what personal data we hold about you and receive a copy of it.
What you can request:
- Confirmation that we process your data
- Copy of your personal data
- Information about how we use it
Right of Rectification
You have the right to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
What you can do:
- Update incorrect information
- Complete missing data
- Modify outdated details
Right to Erasure
Also known as the "right to be forgotten," you can request deletion of your personal data.
When this applies:
- Data no longer necessary
- You withdraw consent
- Data processed unlawfully
Right to Restrict Processing
You can request that we limit how we process your personal data in certain circumstances.
When you can restrict:
- Accuracy is contested
- Processing is unlawful
- You object to processing
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
What we provide:
- Machine-readable format
- Transfer to another service
- Direct transmission when possible
Right to Object
You have the right to object to certain types of processing of your personal data.
When you can object:
- Direct marketing
- Legitimate interests processing
- Profiling activities
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, you can:
- Email us at support@linkodays.com
- Use the form below
- Write to us at our physical address
- Contact us through our website
Submit a GDPR Rights Request
What Happens Next
After you submit a request:
- Acknowledgment: We will acknowledge receipt within 2 business days
- Verification: We may request additional information to verify your identity
- Processing: We will process your request within 30 days (may be extended to 60 days for complex requests)
- Response: We will provide a detailed response to your request
Withdrawing Consent
Where we process your personal data based on consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. You can:
- Update your email preferences
- Modify cookie settings in your browser
- Contact us directly to withdraw specific consents
- Use opt-out links in our communications
Managing Cookies and Tracking
You have control over cookies and tracking technologies:
- Browser Settings: Configure cookie preferences in your browser
- Opt-out Tools: Use industry opt-out mechanisms
- Our Cookie Policy: Review detailed information in our Privacy Policy
- Contact Us: Request specific cookie management assistance
Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe we have not handled your personal data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:
- New Zealand Privacy Commissioner: privacy.org.nz
- EU Data Protection Authority: In your EU member state
- UK Information Commissioner's Office: ico.org.uk
- Australian Privacy Commissioner: oaic.gov.au
International Transfers
When we transfer your personal data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- Adequacy decisions for certain countries
- Binding Corporate Rules where applicable
- Specific consent for sensitive transfers
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
- Active accounts: While your account remains active
- Closed accounts: Up to 2 years for legal compliance
- Marketing data: Until consent is withdrawn
- Legal requirements: As required by applicable law
Contact Our Data Protection Officer
For all GDPR-related inquiries and requests:
ConnectNZ Community Forums
Data Protection Officer
23 Xavier Street
Oamaru 9400
New Zealand
Email: support@linkodays.com
GDPR inquiries: privacy@linkodays.com
Response time: We aim to respond within 2 business days
Updates to This Information
We may update this GDPR rights information from time to time. When we do, we will:
- Post the updated version on our website
- Update the "Last Updated" date
- Notify affected individuals of significant changes
- Maintain previous versions for reference
Your rights under GDPR remain the same regardless of updates to this page.