Queenstown Young Professionals
Privacy Policy
Member Sign-up
Queenstown Young Professionals Inc (“QYP”) wishes to provide you with a superior, personalised internet experience. In order for you to take advantage of the many features of this website, you are first asked to complete a sign-up form. During sign-up, you will be requested to provide certain contact information, such as name and email address. This information is used to contact you about upcoming events, updates and other relevant news items.
Information Collection and Use
Queenstown Young Professionals Inc is the sole owner of the information collected on this site. We will not sell, share or rent this information to others in ways different from what is disclosed in this statement. We stress that all personal information is always treated as personal and confidential, unless specifically stated otherwise.
Cookies
A cookie is a piece of data stored on the member’s hard drive containing information about the member. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information while on our site. Once the member closes their browser, the cookie simply terminates. For instance, by setting a cookie on our site, you would not have to log in a password more than once, thereby saving time while on our site. If you reject the cookie, you may still use our site. The only drawback to this is that you will be limited in some areas of our site. For example, you may not be able to participate in Sweepstakes, Contests or monthly Drawings that may take place. Cookies can also enable us to track and target the interests of our members to enhance the experience on our site. Some of our business partners could use cookies on our site (for example, advertisers). However, we have no access to or control over these cookies.
Log Files
We use IP addresses to analyse trends, administer the site, track member’s movement, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information.
Sharing
We may share aggregated demographic information with our sponsors, partners and advertisers. This is not linked to any personal information that can identify any individual person. We may partner with another party to provide specific services. When a member signs up for these services, we may share names, or other contact information that is necessary for the third party to provide these services. These parties are not allowed to use personally identifiable information except for the purpose of providing these services.
Links
This website contains links to other sites. Please be aware that QYP is not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our members to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personally identifiable information. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by this website.
Surveys & Contests
From time-to-time our site requests information from users via surveys or contests. Participation in these surveys or contests is completely voluntary and the member therefore has a choice whether or not to disclose this information. No member is obliged to disclose more information than is reasonably necessary to participate in a survey or contest. Information requested may include contact information and demographic information. Contact information will be used to notify the winners and award prizes. Survey information will be used in aggregate form for purposes of monitoring or improving the use and satisfaction of this site.
Security
This website takes certain precautions to protect our members’ information. When you submit sensitive information via the website, your information is protected both online and off-line. However, there is unfortunately no way yet for the industry to guarantee that the information you transmit through the Internet is entirely secure. Members are responsible for securing the confidentiality of their password and account and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under their password or account. It is strongly recommended that members take extra precautions when receiving files from unfamiliar third parties (i.e., via email), as they may be harmful. If you have any questions about the security at our website, please send us an e-mail.
Special Offers
We may send all new members a welcoming email to verify password and username. Established members will occasionally receive information on events, news, new member benefits or other useful communications. Out of respect for the privacy of our members, we present the option to not receive these types of communications. Please see our choice and opt-out below.
Site and Service Updates
We may also send the member site and service announcement updates. Members are not able to un-subscribe from service announcements, which contain important information about the service. We communicate with the member to provide requested services and in regards to issues relating to their account via e-mail or phone.
Correction/Updating Personal Information
If your personally identifiable information changes or if you no longer desire to be a member of QYP, we will endeavour to provide a way to correct, update or remove the personal data you provided to us. This can be done by sending us an e-mail.
Choice/Opt-out
Users who no longer wish to receive our newsletters or promotional materials from our partners may opt-out of receiving these communications by following the “unsubscribe” link in any e-mail message, or by sending us an e-mail.
Notification of Changes
If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes via the Privacy links on the website so our members are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under circumstances, if any, we disclose it.
Terms and Conditions
Last updated on the 29th of February 2024.
General
This website (the “Website”) is owned and operated by Queenstown Young Professionals Inc. (“QYP”).
By visiting or using this website, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
QYP reserves the right to update or change the terms and conditions including the Privacy Policy at its discretion. Any changes shall be effective immediately.
Definitions
“QYP” means Queenstown Young Professionals;
“Member” means the individual member in whose name the QYP membership is maintained until such membership is terminated in accordance with these terms and conditions;
“Member Benefits” means any of the events, discounts, services or arrangements offered or available to the Member from time to time as a result of membership in QYP;
“Sponsors” means any such person as QYP appoints as a Sponsor;
“Partners” means any such person QYP appoints as a Partner;
“Website” means the QYP website at www.QYP.co.nz;
“Working Day” means a day of the week other than:
(i) Saturday, Sunday, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, the Sovereign’s Birthday, Labour Day and Waitangi Day; and
(ii) A day in the period commencing 25 December in any year and ending on (and including) 5 January in the following year.
1. Website content:
1.1 All material included on this website is owned or licensed for use by QYP. The site may include third party content which is subject to that third party’s terms and conditions of use.
1.2 QYP does not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, currency or reliability of the information contained on this website. It is advisable to contact QYP to confirm all information before taking any steps in reliance on the information provided on this website.
1.3 By visiting this website, you consent to the placement of cookies in your browser in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
2. Membership:
2.1 There is currently no fee to become a member of QYP.
2.2 QYP reserves the right to amend the requirements and terms of membership at any time, and will endeavour to notify members of any changes before they come into effect.
2.3 By registering as a member, you agree that the information you provide is accurate and correct at the time of registration.
2.4 If you would like to update your information, please contact: contact@qyp.co.nz
2.5 The information you provide is protected as per our Privacy Policy.
3. Termination
3.1 QYP expressly reserves the right to terminate or alter (materially or otherwise) any Member Benefits, or any aspect of the operation, of QYP at any time without notice.
3.2 Any breach of these Terms and Conditions whether intentional or otherwise may result in termination of membership, cancellation of Member Benefits, or both, at the sole discretion of QYP.
3.3 QYP may terminate a membership if, in the reasonable opinion of QYP, the member has:
(i) Abused any facilities, services or arrangements accorded to the member as a result of membership in QYP;
(ii) Acted in any way which is likely to be detrimental to the interests of QYP; and
(iii) Supplied or attempted to supply misleading information, or make any misrepresentation to QYP.
3.4 Any member may cease to be a member by them expressing so in writing to QYP.
4. Force Majeure
QYP has no liability for any lack of performance, unavailability or failure of Member Benefits or the Website, or for any failure of QYP to comply with these Terms and Conditions where the same arises from any cause reasonably beyond the control of QYP.
5. No Waiver
If QYP does not exercise or enforce any right available to it under these Terms and Conditions, it does not constitute a waiver of those rights.
6. Partial Invalidity
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions becomes or is held to be invalid, unenforceable or illegal for any reason, and in any respect, that provision shall be severed from the remaining terms and conditions, which shall continue in full force and effect.
7. Intellectual Property Rights
QYP (and its licensors or suppliers, as the case may be) owns all proprietary and intellectual property rights in the Website (including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons and sound recordings) and the software and other material underlying and forming part of the Member Benefits and the Website. You may not without our prior written permission, in any form or by any means:
(i) Adapt, reproduce, copy, store, distribute, print, display, perform, publish or create derivative works from any part of the Website; or
(ii) Commercialise, copy, or on-sell any information, or items obtained from any part of the Website.
8. Privacy
8.1 QYP collects personal information (as that term is defined in the Privacy Act 1993) about you through your use of the Website, your access to QYP events, and your use of services or arrangements offered or available to you as a result of membership in QYP, including, but not limited to:
(i) Your registration details; and
(ii) Information relating to your use of the Website and the content you access.
8.2 You agree that QYP may use this personal information to assist to provide the Member Benefits to you for internal research purposes, to verify your identity, for promoting and marketing other Member Benefits to you, marketing QYP products or services or the products or services of its Sponsors and Partners, and for any other use that you authorise.
9. Ticketing
9.1 By purchasing a ticket from this website, you accept the following terms and conditions and agree to be bound by them.
9.2 You can print your ticket(s) immediately following successful payment by following the instructions on-screen.
9.3 A confirmation email which contains your ticket will also be sent to the email address as provided by you. If the email you provided is incorrect or if you do not receive your ticket via email within 24 hours of purchase, it is your responsibility to contact us in this regard.
9.4 All ticket prices are in New Zealand Dollars and are inclusive of GST, unless otherwise stated.
9.5 Some events will have a restriction on numbers. We will let you know if this is the case. It is recommended to purchase your ticket as soon as possible to avoid them selling out.
10. Refunds
10.1 Ticket purchases will not be refunded once issued, except in accordance with the applicable laws of New Zealand. Please carefully review your purchase before processing.
10.2 If you purchase a ticket to a particular event and such event is cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control, (for example, weather conditions), please contact us to receive a refund. In the event a refund is authorised, QYP reserves the right to refund directly to the credit card used to purchase the ticket.
10.3 If an event is postponed, we will not issue a refund as the purchased ticket will be valid for the newly appointed date, unless otherwise notified by us.
10.4 For events that require payment in advance, we offer a full refund if that event is cancelled.
10.5 Resale of tickets for a premium is strictly prohibited.
10.6 You may transfer your ticket to another person provided you email us the name, company and email address of both you and the person receiving the ticket at least 24 hours before the event.
11. Event Changes
11.1 QYP reserves the right to make changes to event programmes including but not limited to changes to performers, speakers, date(s), prices or venue.
11.2 We endeavor to notify you of any changes as soon as practicable.
12. Attendance
12.1 You must hold a valid ticket to attend an event and each ticket can only be used once.
12.2 If you purchase tickets for others, you accept on their behalf and take responsibility for those individuals’ knowledge and understanding of QYP terms and conditions.
12.3 Please be aware that some events will be +18 as often governed by venue. If you purchase tickets for yourself or others, you acknowledge and accept the risk of refusal of admission if you do not present acceptable identification confirming your +18 status.
12.4 All event attendees must comply with all security requirements including but not limited to you and your belongings being searched on entry or confiscation of any prohibited items.
13. Admission and Conduct
QYP reserves the right, without providing refunds or compensation, to refuse admission or eject from the event any person in circumstances where QYP or the venue considers it reasonable and appropriate, including but not limited to situations where you engage in conduct that unreasonably interferes with the enjoyment of others (physical or verbal abuse, disorderly behaviour) and/or where such person does not comply with the applicable rules.
14. Event Media
14.1 QYP reserves the right to use photographs and video recordings for promotional purposes.
14.2 By attending QYP events, you hereby agree for QYP-authorised persons to take photographs and video recordings and you authorise publication of such footage on the Website; QYP’s Facebook page, QYP promotional material, and QYP pages on any other social media platforms.
15. Liability as to Damage
15.1 QYP does not accept liability for any damage to you and/or your property arising as a result of attending one of our events or events we promote on behalf of third parties.
15.2 If any damage to a venue results from a fault of your own or your guests, and a claim is made against QYP, you agree to meet the full cost of such claim.
15.3 You agree to indemnify and hold QYP, its affiliates or representatives harmless from and against any claims, demands, proceedings, losses and damages.
16. Third Party Links and Events
This site may include links to third party websites. Third party websites are not related to QYP and QYP has no control over their content. Unless expressly stated, the appearance of a link to a third party site does not indicate any relationship between QYP and that third party or any endorsement by QYP of that third party, its website or its products or services.
17. Governing Law
These terms and conditions, and your access to the website, are governed by the laws of New Zealand.
18. Changes to the Terms and Conditions or the Rules
18.1 QYP reserves the right at all times to vary the Rules, the Terms and Conditions or Member Benefits offered at any time.
18.2 QYP will use reasonable endeavours to advise Members of any such changes, but will not be liable in any way for any failure to do so.
18.3 Without limiting clause 18.2 in any way, Members will be taken to have received notice of any changes to these Terms and Conditions if QYP notifies the Member of the change by any method, including but not limited to, by providing notice at an address provided to QYP by the Member and/or by posting details of the changes on the Website at www.qyp.co.nz.
19. Contact Us
If you have any questions in relation to QYP terms and conditions please send an email to: contact@qyp.co.nz