Privacy Policy

Disclaimer

The ANZACS-QI programme is a unique, secure, web-based clinical registry tool that captures data on all cardiac events and cardiology services in Aotearoa New Zealand for the purpose of quality improvement and research.

Our website provides detailed information about the programme, its importance, and resources for health professionals and patients. It does not provide medical advice. The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and should not be used for any medical or diagnostic purposes. It should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice from a qualified medical, or other health professional.

If you have health concerns, please consult your GP or another qualified health professional. If you require urgent help, call 111 or go to your local Emergency Department. 

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy sets out how the University of Auckland (Waipapa Taumata Rau) uses and protects personal information collected through the ANZACS-QI website.

We are committed to:

• Protecting the privacy of your personal information.
• Meeting our obligations under the Privacy Act 2020 and any other applicable privacy legislation.

This Privacy Policy was last updated in September 2025. We may update it from time to time by publishing a revised version on this website.

Definitions

• ANZACS-QI: Refers to both the ANZACS-QI website and registry programme.
• Personal information: has the meaning in the Privacy Act 2020, and generally means information about an identifiable individual.
• University or we means the University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau.

Collection of Personal Information and Purposes of Use

• We collect the following information for the following purposes:
• Contact details: If you choose to contact us, we may collect your name and email address to respond to your query.
• Website usage information: We use cookies (Google Analytics) to collect information such as page visits and traffic trends to improve the website. This does not identify you personally.
• Local browser storage: Minimal data you choose to provide (e.g., form entries) may be stored locally on your browser. This information is not collected by us or shared with third parties.

• We use this information to:
• Respond to queries.
• Operate, improve, and optimise the website.
• Monitor website performance and usage trends.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your browser or device by a website or app. They cannot damage files or read information from your hard drive.

We use Google Analytics cookies to monitor website traffic and usage trends. This helps us improve and personalise your online experience.

• You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may limit your ability to use some features.
• How Google uses cookies is set out in the Google Privacy Policy.

We do not use cookies for targeted advertising.

Separation from Registry Data

• The personal information collected through this website is separate from the clinical registry data collected for the ANZACS-QI programme.
• Registry data is collected under ethics approval and used for quality improvement and research.
• Identifiable registry data is stored securely for 10 years.
• De-identified registry data (with personal identifiers removed) may be retained indefinitely for future ethically approved research.
• Website queries and analytics data are not linked to registry records.

Sharing of Personal Information

• We do not sell or rent personal information.
• We may share personal information only when:
• It is required to respond to your query (e.g., within the University team supporting ANZACS-QI).
• Required by law or to prevent a serious threat to health or safety.
• Required as part of research audits by ethics committees or government agencies (applies only to registry data, not website queries).

Retention and Deletion

• Website contact details are retained only as long as needed to respond to queries.
• Registry data is retained in line with ethics approvals:
• Identifiable data: 10 years.
• De-identified data: indefinite retention for research.

Your Rights

• Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:
• Ask what personal information we hold about you.
• Request access to and correction of your personal information.
• Raise concerns about how your data is used.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: anzacsqi@auckland.ac.nz.

General

This privacy policy is governed by New Zealand law.