Privacy Policy

Mohua Timebank Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 2025

Welcome to Mohua Timebank! We're committed to protecting your privacy while building a connected, resilient community in Golden Bay. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in plain language.

Who We Are

Mohua Timebank is a community-driven exchange system operating under the umbrella of Mohua 2042 Trust. We help Golden Bay residents trade skills and services using time as currency.

Timebank coordinators: Dmitriy Ageyev and Abha Dod
Contact: timebank@reconomy.nz

What Information We Collect

When You Join the Timebank

  • Your name
  • Contact information (you choose: email, phone, Telegram, Signal, or other messaging apps)
  • Skills you'd like to offer
  • Requests for support you might need
  • Profile picture
  • Posts you share on the platform

Newsletter Subscribers

  • Name and email address (stored with MailJet in the EU)

Donations

  • If you choose to support our project financially, payment information is processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your payment card details - Stripe handles this for us with certified security standards. You can choose to save your card with Stripe for future and recurring donations

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Connect you with other Timebank members in your community
  • Display your offerings and requests to other members
  • Coordinate volunteer projects and community events
  • Send newsletters and updates (if you've subscribed)
  • Improve our platform and services

Important: Every hour of service in our Timebank is equally valued, and we treat every member's information with equal care and respect.

Who Can See Your Information

Within Your Community (Golden Bay)

All Mohua Timebank members can see:

  • Your name and profile picture
  • Your contact information (so they can reach you!)
  • Your skill offerings and requests

Across the Reconomy Platform

You can choose whether to:

  • Keep your information visible only to Golden Bay Timebank members, OR
  • Make your common information (name and picture) visible to members of other communities on the reconomy platform

We Will Always

  • Ensure the security of your information

We Will Never

  • Sell your information
  • Share it with advertisers
  • Use it against Timebank values or for purposes unrelated to the Timebank

Where We Store Your Information

Your information is stored on a private server located in Australia. We take reasonable security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

Newsletter email addresses are stored with MailJet in the European Union, which maintains strong privacy protections.

Content Moderation

In future developments, we may use self-hosted AI models to help moderate content and keep our community safe. These models will:

  • Run on our own servers (not third-party services)
  • Never use your data for training
  • Only be used to ensure community guidelines are followed

How Long We Keep Your Information

We keep your information for one year after you stop being an active member. After that, we securely delete it.

If you'd like us to delete your information sooner, just let us know! To remove your account, please contact us via timebank@reconomy.nz

Your Privacy Rights

Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of all personal information we hold about you
Correction: Ask us to correct information that's wrong or out of date
Deletion: Request deletion of your information (we'll do this within a reasonable timeframe)
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from newsletters anytime using the link in emails

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at timebank@reconomy.nz

Privacy Breaches

If we experience a privacy breach that could cause serious harm to you, we will:

  • Notify the New Zealand Privacy Commissioner within 72 hours
  • Contact you as soon as practicable to let you know what happened and what we're doing about it

International Data Transfers

Your data is stored in Australia, which has privacy laws comparable to New Zealand's. We've ensured appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

Children and Youth

We welcome young people to participate in the Timebank! If you're under 18, please have a parent or guardian review this policy with you. We're committed to keeping all interactions age-appropriate and safe.

Changes to This Policy

We'll update this policy from time to time as our Timebank grows. We'll let you know about significant changes through our newsletter or the platform.

Questions or Concerns?

We're here to help! If you have any questions about privacy, how we handle your information, or want to exercise your rights:

Contact us:
Email: timebank@reconomy.nz
Privacy Officers: Dmitriy Ageyev and Abha Dod

You can also contact:
Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Phone: 0800 803 909
Website: privacy.org.nz


This privacy policy complies with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and the 13 Information Privacy Principles. We're committed to building trust and transparency in our community.

Mohua Timebank Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 2025

Welcome to Mohua Timebank! We're committed to protecting your privacy while building a connected, resilient community in Golden Bay. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in plain language.

Who We Are

Mohua Timebank is a community-driven exchange system operating under the umbrella of Mohua 2042 Trust. We help Golden Bay residents trade skills and services using time as currency.

Timebank Coordinators: Dmitriy Ageyev and Abha Dod
Contact: timebank@reconomy.nz

What Information We Collect

When You Join the Timebank

  • Your name
  • Contact information (you choose: email, phone, Telegram, Signal, or other messaging apps)
  • Skills you'd like to offer
  • Requests for support you might need
  • Profile picture
  • Posts you share on the platform

Newsletter Subscribers

  • Name and email address (stored with MailJet in the EU)

Donations

  • If you choose to support our project financially, payment information is processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your payment card details - Stripe handles this for us with certified security standards. You can choose to save your card with Stripe for future and recurring donations

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Connect you with other Timebank members in your community
  • Display your offerings and requests to other members
  • Coordinate volunteer projects and community events
  • Send newsletters and updates (if you've subscribed)
  • Improve our platform and services

Important: Every hour of service in our Timebank is equally valued, and we treat every member's information with equal care and respect.

Who Can See Your Information

Within Your Community (Golden Bay)

All Mohua Timebank members can see:

  • Your name and profile picture
  • Your contact information (so they can reach you!)
  • Your skill offerings and requests

Across the Reconomy Platform

You can choose whether to:

  • Keep your information visible only to Golden Bay Timebank members, OR
  • Make your common information (name and picture) visible to members of other communities on the reconomy platform

We Will Always

  • Ensure the security of your information

We Will Never

  • Sell your information
  • Share it with advertisers
  • Use it against Timebank values or for purposes unrelated to the Timebank

Where We Store Your Information

Your information is stored on a private server located in Australia. We take reasonable security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

Newsletter email addresses are stored with MailJet in the European Union, which maintains strong privacy protections.

Content Moderation

In future developments, we may use self-hosted AI models to help moderate content and keep our community safe. These models will:

  • Run on our own servers (not third-party services)
  • Never use your data for training
  • Only be used to ensure community guidelines are followed

How Long We Keep Your Information

We keep your information for one year after you stop being an active member. After that, we securely delete it.

If you'd like us to delete your information sooner, just let us know!

Your Privacy Rights

Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of all personal information we hold about you
Correction: Ask us to correct information that's wrong or out of date
Deletion: Request deletion of your information (we'll do this within a reasonable timeframe)
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from newsletters anytime using the link in emails

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at timebank@reconomy.nz

Privacy Breaches

If we experience a privacy breach that could cause serious harm to you, we will:

  • Notify the New Zealand Privacy Commissioner within 72 hours
  • Contact you as soon as practicable to let you know what happened and what we're doing about it

International Data Transfers

Your data is stored in Australia, which has privacy laws comparable to New Zealand's. We've ensured appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

Children and Youth

We welcome young people to participate in the Timebank! If you're under 18, please have a parent or guardian review this policy with you. We're committed to keeping all interactions age-appropriate and safe.

Changes to This Policy

We'll update this policy from time to time as our Timebank grows. We'll let you know about significant changes through our newsletter or the platform.

Questions or Concerns?

We're here to help! If you have any questions about privacy, how we handle your information, or want to exercise your rights:

Contact us:
Email: timebank@reconomy.nz
Timebank coordinators: Dmitriy Ageyev and Abha Dod

You can also contact:
Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Phone: 0800 803 909
Website: privacy.org.nz


This privacy policy complies with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and the 13 Information Privacy Principles. We're committed to building trust and transparency in our community.

Mohua Timebank

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