Privacy Policy
Amici Trust respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information when you interact with our website, subscribe to our communications, make a donation, or participate in our programmes and activities.
Amici Trust operates in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and the Privacy Amendment Act 2025.
Information We Collect Directly
We may collect personal information such as:
your name and contact details;
information you provide when contacting us;
newsletter subscription details and communication preferences;
information relating to donations, including donation details and supporter preferences;
information provided through applications, registrations or participation in our programmes;
information relating to involvement in productions, workshops or events;
photographs, videos or other recordings captured during Amici Trust activities.
We only collect information that is necessary for the purposes of operating the Trust, to deliver our activities and to meet our obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, Children’s Act 2014 and Education and Training Act 2020.
Information We May Collect Indirectly
We may also collect personal information indirectly, meaning from someone other than you. This may occur when:
Partner organisations, schools or programme providers supply registration or participation details;
Photographers or videographers provide images or recordings captured during Trust activities;
Donation platforms or fundraising partners provide supporter information;
Venues, contractors or event partners provide attendance or operational information;
Publicly available sources (such as websites or social media) contain information relating to you.
When we collect personal information indirectly, Amici Trust is the agency collecting and holding this information. We will take reasonable steps to ensure you are aware:
That Amici Trust has collected your personal information;
The purpose for which the information has been collected (such as managing participation, delivering programmes, acknowledging donations or promoting Trust activities);Who the intended recipients are (including trusted partners, contractors or service providers who support our operations).
In limited circumstances we may not be required to notify you of indirect collection. Examples of this may include situations where:
The information is already publicly available;
Another agency has already made you aware of all required matters;
Notification is not reasonably practicable;
Notification would prejudice the purpose of the collection;
The information will be used in a way that does not identify you.
We may notify you by email, through programme registration materials or event/activity information, via our website or through other appropriate communication channels.
You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate. You can make access or correction requests at any time by contacting us at hello@amicitrust.org.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal information to:
respond to enquiries;
provide updates about Amici Trust activities, productions, workshops and opportunities;
manage registrations, applications, donations and participation in programmes;
communicate with participants, supporters and partners;
acknowledge and thank supporters where appropriate;
improve our services and activities.
We will not sell, rent or trade your personal information.
Newsletters and Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your contact details to send you updates about Amici Trust news, productions, events and opportunities.
Our website and newsletter sign-up forms are managed through Squarespace. Information provided through these forms may be collected and stored by Squarespace on our behalf. Squarespace manages this information in accordance with its own privacy policies and security practices.
You can unsubscribe from our communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Subscribing to our newsletter is separate from making a donation. We will only send marketing or newsletter communications where you have provided appropriate consent.
Donations
Amici Trust welcomes donations that help us support performing arts opportunities, productions, workshops and community initiatives.
When you make a donation to Amici Trust, we may collect information such as your name, contact details, donation amount and any information you choose to provide alongside your donation.
Online donations are processed through Raisely, with payments securely processed through Stripe. Amici Trust does not store complete payment card details. Information provided through the donation process may be collected and processed by Raisely and Stripe in accordance with their respective privacy policies and security practices.
Donation information may be used to:
process and acknowledge your donation;
provide donation receipts or confirmations;
communicate with you about your support and the impact of your contribution;
provide information about future Amici Trust activities, opportunities and initiatives where appropriate.
We will not sell, rent or trade your donation information. We will only use your information for purposes connected with your donation, your supporter relationship and the activities of Amici Trust, unless we have your consent to use it for another purpose.
Photography, Video and Recording
As part of our productions, workshops, education programmes and community activities, photographs, videos and other recordings may be taken to celebrate and promote the work of Amici Trust.
Images and recordings may be used for purposes including:
promoting Amici Trust activities through our website, social media channels, newsletters and promotional materials;
sharing stories about our productions, programmes and community partnerships;
documenting the history and impact of the Trust’s work.
Where required, appropriate consent will be obtained before using identifiable images or recordings of individuals, particularly children and young people.
We take care to use images and recordings respectfully and will not knowingly use material in a way that is inappropriate or misleading.
If you have concerns about an image or recording, please contact us and we will consider your request.
Children and Young People
Amici Trust is committed to protecting the privacy and wellbeing of children and young people involved in our activities.
Where we collect personal information relating to children and young people, we will take appropriate steps to ensure information is collected, stored and used responsibly, including obtaining consent from a parent or guardian where appropriate.
Sharing Your Information
We may share personal information where necessary to deliver our programmes, events or services, including with trusted partners, contractors or service providers who support our activities.
This may include organisations that assist with website management, newsletter communications, donation processing, event delivery or programme support.
We will only share information where appropriate and will take reasonable steps to ensure your information is handled securely.
Keeping Your Information Secure
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure or alteration.
Personal information may be stored electronically through secure systems and trusted service providers used by Amici Trust to operate our activities.
Accessing and Updating Your Information
Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and the Privacy Amendment Act 2025, you have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate.
To make a request, please contact us.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact The Amici Trust (as the Collecting Agency that holds your personal information) by email
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this website.
This Privacy Policy was last updated August 2026.