Privacy Policy 

Effective date: May 2026 

Inside Government NZ is published by JSL Media Pty Ltd. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information when you visit our website, subscribe to our communications, complete a form, register interest in an event, request a media kit, or otherwise interact with us. 

By using this website or providing your personal information to us, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. 

  1. Information we collect 

We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including: 

– your name; 
– job title; 
– organisation; 
– email address; 
– phone number; 
– location; 
– communication preferences; 
– information submitted through website forms, subscription forms, event forms, advertising enquiries, media kit requests, or LinkedIn Lead Gen Forms; 
– any other information you choose to provide to us. 

We may also collect technical and usage information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referral source, and website analytics data. 

  1. How we collect information 

We may collect personal information when you: 

– subscribe to our newsletter; 
– complete a form on our website or through a third-party platform such as LinkedIn; – request a media kit or advertising information; 
– contact us by email or through the website; 
– register for or express interest in events, conferences, training, or other opportunities; – interact with our website, emails, advertisements, or social media pages. 

  1. Why we collect your information

We collect and use personal information to: 

– provide you with news, updates, newsletters, media kits, event information, and other communications; 
– respond to your enquiries; 
– manage subscriptions and communication preferences; 
– provide advertising, sponsorship, media, and event-related information; – improve our website, content, services, and communications; 
– measure audience engagement and campaign performance; 
– comply with legal obligations; 
– protect our rights, systems, users, and business operations. 

  1. Marketing and communications 

If you subscribe, complete a form, request information, or otherwise provide your details, we may contact you with relevant news, updates, event information, advertising opportunities, media kit information, or related communications. 

You can opt out of non-essential communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails where available, or by contacting us at: 

newsdesk@insidegovernment.co.nz 

  1. Disclosure of information 

We may share personal information with trusted third parties where necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including: 

– email marketing platforms; 
– website hosting and analytics providers; 
– customer relationship management systems; 
– advertising and lead generation platforms, including LinkedIn; 
– event, conference, or training partners where relevant; 
– professional advisers, service providers, or contractors; 
– regulators, authorities, or other parties where required by law. 

We do not sell personal information. 

  1. Storage and security 

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Personal information may be stored electronically using systems and service providers located in New Zealand, Australia, or other jurisdictions. Where we use third-party service providers, we take reasonable steps to ensure they handle personal information securely and in accordance with applicable privacy requirements. 

  1. How long we keep information 

We keep personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including to provide communications, manage enquiries, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, maintain business records, and honour unsubscribe or suppression requests. 

When information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete, destroy, or de-identify it. 

  1. Cookies and analytics 

Our website may use cookies, tracking technologies, and analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site, improve user experience, measure website performance, and support advertising or campaign reporting. 

You can usually adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. Some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled. 

  1. Accessing or correcting your information 

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you, subject to any legal or operational requirements that may apply. 

To make a request, please contact us at: 

newsdesk@insidegovernment.co.nz 

  1. Privacy complaints 

If you have a concern about how we have handled your personal information, please contact us first so we can try to resolve it. 

You can contact us at: 

newsdesk@insidegovernment.co.nz 

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the New Zealand Office of the Privacy Commissioner.

  1. Changes to this Privacy Policy 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. 

  1. Contact us 

For privacy enquiries, access or correction requests, or to update your communication preferences, please contact: 

Inside Government NZ 
Published by JSL Media Pty Ltd 
Email: newsdesk@insidegovernment.co.nz