Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 8th June 2026

Welcome to the website of John Funnell, Mayor of Taupō. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care, transparency, and respect, in strict compliance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

This privacy policy outlines exactly what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

1. What Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide directly to us through this website. This includes:

  • Name: To address you correctly in our communications.

  • Email Address: To send you updates, newsletters, or respond to your inquiries.

  • Mobile Number (Optional): If provided, this allows us to contact you directly or send important text updates regarding mayoral or community initiatives.

Providing your mobile number is entirely optional. You do not have to provide any personal information to browse this website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We will only use your personal information for the purposes for which it was collected, or in ways directly related to Mayor John Funnell's civic and community work. This includes:

  • Responding to your questions, feedback, or meeting requests.

  • Sending you newsletter updates, community announcements, and mayoral press releases (if you have opted into our mailing list).

  • Analysing website traffic to help improve the site's layout and content.

3. Sharing Your Information

We value your trust. We do not sell, rent, trade, or lease your personal information to anyone.

We will only share your personal data with third parties if:

  • You have explicitly authorised us to do so.

  • It is necessary to carry out the specific request you made (e.g., passing a local infrastructure query to the relevant Taupō District Council staff member).

  • We are legally required to do so under New Zealand law.

4. Storage and Data Security

We take reasonable technical and administrative steps to ensure your personal information is stored securely and protected against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. Your information is kept only for as long as it is required to fulfill the purposes outlined above.

5. Your Rights: Access and Correction

Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have complete control over your data. You have the right to:

  • Ask for a copy of any personal information we hold about you.

  • Request that we correct or update your information if you believe it is inaccurate or out of date.

  • Opt out of any subscription or mailing list at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails.

6. How to Contact Us

If you would like to request a copy of your information, ask for a correction, or voice a concern about your privacy, please get in touch with us:

If you remain unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to make a formal complaint to the New Zealand Office of the Privacy Commissioner at www.privacy.org.nz.