Donate online

To make an online donation, please complete the form below. If you prefer a direct bank transfer, our account number is 12-3191-0042038-00. Please use your name as a reference and please email us at fundraising@lfbit.co.nz with further details of the donation so we can issue you with a receipt.

Donations of $5.00 or more are receipted and are eligible for a tax deduction: IRD Tax Credits for Donations

The Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust is registered with Charities Services.

Our charity number is: CC27146

Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust Website Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust (LFBIT), referred to in this Privacy Policy as "we," "our," or "us." This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, hold, use, and disclose information about you. By using our website, receiving services from us, donating online, or purchasing merchandise online, you consent to our use of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy (which may be updated from time to time).

References to “you” and “your” in this policy mean individuals using our website or services.

1. What Personal Information Do We Collect?

We collect personal information you provide by filling in data fields on this website. This may include your name, date of birth, address, contact number(s), and email address. If you make an online donation, we will collect information about the donation date and amount so that we can issue a receipt.

We use a Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) compliant third-party payment service to process payment card transactions. We do not collect or store your payment card details; these are held securely by our payment processor.

2. When Do We Collect Personal Information?

We collect personal information through the website when you:

• Make donations;
• Purchase merchandise online;
• Sign up to receive communications (e.g., e-newsletters) from us;
• Submit information via any online form on the website.

3. How Do We Use Your Personal Information?

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To reply to your queries;
• To process donations and provide receipts;
• To provide you with information about our products or services;
• To inform you about offers or other information we believe may be of interest to you, unless you have opted out or indicated a preference not to receive such communications;
• To send donation appeals;
• To tailor content on our website to suit your preferences (see information on cookies below);
• To comply with relevant laws and regulations;
• For any specific purpose notified to you at the time of collection;
• For administrative purposes.

4. How Do We Store Personal Information?

We store personal information both electronically and in paper form. Personal information is safeguarded using generally accepted security standards.

5. How Can You Access and Correct Your Personal Information?

If you would like to access or request corrections to personal information we hold about you, please contact us at hello@lfbit.co.nz or by phoning 03 335 0541.

6. Do We Share or Disclose Your Personal Information?

We may disclose your personal information to third parties in the following circumstances:

• Where required for legal proceedings or investigations;
• When necessary in connection with a complaint regarding your use of the website;
• When we engage third-party services for website administration or other purposes.

In all cases, we ensure any third-party service providers are obligated to use your personal information only as required for these purposes and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

7. For How Long Do We Retain Personal Information?

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

If you no longer wish to receive communications from us or want to opt out of any disclosures for purposes outlined in Section 6, please contact us at hello@lfbit.co.nz, or by post at Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust, 279 Ilam Road, Burnside, Christchurch 8053. You may also opt out by following the unsubscribe function in any electronic communication.

8. Do We Use Cookies?

Cookies are small data files sent to your browser, which may then be stored on your computer. We may use cookies to provide information relevant to the website and to enhance your user experience. You may choose not to accept cookies by adjusting your browser settings, although this may limit access to certain website features.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you via email. We encourage you to review this page regularly for the latest version of our Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us at hello@lfbit.co.nz or by post at Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust, 279 Ilam Road, Burnside, Christchurch 8053.

More information about your rights under New Zealand privacy law and making a complaint can be found at the Office of the Privacy Commissioner website (www.privacy.org.nz) or by contacting them at PO Box 10 094, The Terrace, Wellington 6143.