Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 08, 2026
Nolen Walters Limited ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act and other applicable New Zealand laws.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or engage our legal services.
Collection of Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including when you:
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Contact us through our website, email, or telephone
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Request legal advice or services
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Complete enquiry or consultation forms
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Subscribe to newsletters, updates, or publications
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Apply for employment opportunities with our firm
The personal information we collect may include:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Postal address
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Company or business details
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Information relevant to your legal matter
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Any other information you choose to provide
We may also collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device information
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Website usage data
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Cookies and analytics information
Purpose of Collection
We collect and use personal information for purposes including:
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Providing legal advice and legal services
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Responding to enquiries and requests
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Managing client relationships
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Verifying your identity where required
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Sending legal updates, newsletters, or marketing communications (where permitted)
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Improving our website and services
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Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
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Protecting our legal rights and interests
We only collect personal information that is necessary for these legitimate purposes.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyse website performance.
Cookies help us understand how visitors use our website and allow certain website functions to operate effectively. You can modify your browser settings to disable cookies, although this may affect some website functionality.
We may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to collect aggregated and anonymous information about website usage.
Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information to:
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Our employees, contractors, and professional advisers
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Barristers, experts, consultants, or other professionals involved in providing legal services
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Courts, tribunals, government agencies, or regulatory authorities where required
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Service providers who assist us with website hosting, IT services, document management, or administration
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Any other person where disclosure is authorised by you or required by law
We will not sell your personal information to third parties.
Overseas Disclosure
In some circumstances, we may use service providers located outside New Zealand. Where personal information is transferred overseas, we will take reasonable steps to ensure it receives comparable protection to that required under New Zealand privacy law.
Security of Information
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Our security measures include physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards designed to protect confidential client and website information.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Retention of Information
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
When information is no longer required, it will be securely destroyed or de-identified.
Access and Correction
You have the right to request access to personal information we hold about you and to request correction of that information if you believe it is inaccurate.
Requests for access or correction can be made using the contact details below. We may require verification of your identity before responding to your request.
Marketing Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletters or updates, we may send you information about legal developments, publications, events, and services that may be of interest.
You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or website functionality.
Any updated version will be published on this page with the revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to access or correct your personal information, or believe your privacy has been breached, please contact us:
Nolen Walters Limited
Email: info@nwlaw.co.nz
Phone: +64 9 558 3302