Privacy policy

Who we are

Eastern Bridge Limited (“Eastern Bridge”, “we”) is a New Zealand company based in Napier. Our privacy officer is Simon Appleton, simon@easternbridge.co.nz.

What we collect

• When you contact us: your name, email, organisation, phone (optional) and message.
• When you register for the China Volunteer Programme: the details on the registration form, used only to assess and support your application.
• When you visit the site: anonymous usage statistics through Google Analytics.

How we use it

To reply to you, to provide the service you asked about, and to run the programmes you apply for. We don’t sell your information, and we don’t use it for anything you wouldn’t expect. We never publish the name or photo of anyone under 18 without written consent from their parent or guardian.

Who we share it with

Only with the people who need it to help you, and with your agreement. For volunteer applicants this may include host schools and our sister organisation in China, Beijing New Bridge, and Eastern Bridge Education Ltd for pre-departure training. Our website host and email provider store information for us.

How long we keep it

Only as long as we need it for the reason we collected it.

Your rights

You can ask to see the information we hold about you, and ask us to correct it. Email simon@easternbridge.co.nz. If you’re not happy with how we’ve handled your information, you can contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner at privacy.org.nz.