Privacy policy.

Padel New Zealand ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand).

This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information.

1. What personal information we collect

We may collect personal information including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Club affiliation

  • Competition, licensing, or ranking-related information

  • Any other information you voluntarily provide to us

Information may be collected through:

  • Contact forms or email enquiries

  • Membership, licensing, or competition processes

  • Event registrations or sanctioning applications

2. Why we collect personal information

We collect personal information only where necessary to:

  • Respond to enquiries and communications

  • Administer padel competitions, rankings, and licensing

  • Manage affiliation and governance functions

  • Communicate information relevant to participation in padel activities

  • Meet our legal and regulatory obligations

3. How we store and protect information

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure. This includes:

  • Restricted access to systems and files

  • Secure digital storage

  • Limiting access to authorised volunteers or contractors only

4. Sharing of personal information

We do not sell personal information.

Personal information may be shared only where necessary for the operation of padel in New Zealand, including with:

  • Event or tournament organisers

  • Service providers supporting rankings, registrations, or administration

Any sharing is limited to what is required for the stated purpose.

5. Overseas storage or processing

Some service providers may store or process information outside New Zealand. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

6. Retention of information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law.

7. Your rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of that information if it is inaccurate

Requests can be made using the contact details below.

If you believe your privacy rights have been breached, you may also contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner.

8. Privacy breaches

If a privacy breach occurs that is likely to cause serious harm, we will notify affected individuals and the Privacy Commissioner as required by law.

9. Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. The most current version will always be published on our website.

10. Contact us

For privacy-related enquiries or requests, please contact:

Padel New Zealand email: info@padelnewzealand.org.nz

Photography credit

Original photography supplied by Foxall Photography

Some imagery on website have been supplied by HEAD/SportCo.