Summary

Effective date: 2 April 2026

To see your learning progression and be awarded certificates, data needs to be logged against a free and instant user account. 

Data provided to the Game Animal Council via Better Hunting may be used to facilitate our educational and advisory statutory functions, e.g. informing you of new hunting education available. Anonymous aggregate data may be used for statistical purposes. You can update, request a full copy of your account information, or delete your account any time through your user profile.


Full policy

Thank you for using Better Hunting, running on Moodle as your Learning Management System (LMS). This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle your personal information in compliance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. By using our LMS, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

 

1. Collection of Information

1.1 Types of Information: personal information that you provide during the account creation process (such as your name, email address, and contact details) is collected.

1.2 User-Generated Content: the content you generate, upload, or share on this LMS (such as assignments and forum posts) is collected.

1.3 Usage Information: information about your interactions with this LMS, including the pages you visit, the activities you engage in, and the duration of your sessions is gathered.

1.4 Device and Browser Information: information about your device (such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers) may be collected.

1.5 Cookies and Tracking Technologies: cookies and similar technologies are used to improve your user experience and to understand how you interact with this LMS.

 

2. Purpose of Collection and Use

2.1 Service Delivery: your information is used to provide and enhance the functionality of this LMS services.

2.2 Communication: your contact information may be used to send important notifications and updates related to your use of this LMS.

2.3 Personalisation: your information is used to personalise your learning experience by recommending relevant courses, activities, and resources.

2.4 Research and Analytics: date may be aggregated and anonymised for research and analytics to improve this LMS and educational offerings.

2.5 Legal Obligations: your information may be disclosed as required by law or to comply with legal processes.

 

3. Disclosure of Information

3.1 Educational Institutions: If an educational institution provided your account, your information may be shared with the educational institution that granted you access to this LMS to facilitate your educational experience.

3.2 Service Providers: third-party service providers are engaged for hosting, maintenance, data analysis, and other necessary functions. These providers are obligated to protect your information.

3.3 Legal Compliance: your information may be disclosed if required by law or to protect rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of others.

 

4. Data Security

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are implemented to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

 

5. Your Rights

5.1 Access and Correction: You have the right to access and correct your personal information held.

5.2 Withdrawal of Consent: You can withdraw your consent to the collection and use of your personal information. However, this may affect your ability to use certain features of this LMS.

5.3 Complaints: If you believe we have breached the New Zealand Privacy Act, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner.

 

6. Children's Privacy

Children’s data or accounts are not differentiated from others on Better Hunting. If you are a parent or guardian wishing to manage a child’s account or data, access the data via the child’s account profile. Schools may wish to set up school email profiles for their students. Data access and deletion are best actioned via the account in question. If parent, guardian or teacher access is problematic, please contact info@nzgac.org.nz.

 

7. Updates to this Privacy Policy

The NZ Game Animal Council may update this Privacy Policy periodically, and the "Effective Date" will reflect the latest revision. Changes will be posted on this page.

7.1 April 2026: Children’s privacy clause updated. Links to profile management options added in summary.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@nzgac.org.nz.

By using our Moodle LMS, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy, and you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information as described herein, in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.