Privacy Policy

17 October 2026
 Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Privacy Policy
KRB Ventures Ltd

www.stelarbusinessevent.com


Last Updated: 18 October 2025

1. Introduction
Stelar Business Event ("KRB Ventures Ltd", "Stelar," "we," "us," or "our")  is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly and in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you:

  • Visit our website stelarbusinessevent.com
  • Join our waitlist
  • Register for or attend Stelar Business Event
  • Communicate with us

By using our website or services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Waitlist Registration:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Any other information you choose to provide

Event Registration:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Company/business name
  • Job title or role
  • Billing address
  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment providers)
  • Dietary requirements
  • Accessibility needs
  • Any other information requested during registration

Communications:

  • Information you provide when contacting us via email, contact forms, or social media
  • Feedback, questions, or survey responses

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • Geographic location (general)

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential cookies: Required for website functionality
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
  • Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant content and track campaign effectiveness

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:

3.1 Event Management

  • Processing waitlist and ticket registrations
  • Communicating Event details, updates, and changes
  • Managing attendance and check-in
  • Accommodating dietary requirements and accessibility needs
  • Providing pre-event audio sessions and resources
  • Facilitating post-event follow-through and accountability
  • Issuing receipts and processing payments

3.2 Communication

  • Sending you information about Stelar Business Event
  • Responding to your inquiries and requests
  • Providing customer support
  • Sending newsletters and updates (with your consent)

3.3 Marketing and Promotion

  • Promoting future events and opportunities
  • Creating and sharing promotional materials featuring the Event
  • Building community and connection among participants

3.4 Improvement and Analysis

  • Analyzing website traffic and user behavior
  • Improving our website, services, and future events
  • Understanding participant needs and preferences
  • Conducting research and gathering feedback

3.5 Legal Compliance

  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Protecting our rights and interests
  • Preventing fraud and ensuring security

4. Legal Basis for Processing (Where Applicable)
We process your personal information based on:

  • Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal information for specific purposes
  • Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill our contract with you (e.g., providing Event access)
  • Legal obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with the law
  • Legitimate interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these don't override your rights
5. How We Share Your Information
We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5.1 Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

  • Payment processing (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
  • Email marketing and communications (e.g., Ivorey, Kartra)
  • Website hosting and analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Event management platforms
  • Catering and venue services (dietary requirements and accessibility needs only)

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it to provide services on our behalf.

5.2 Other Participants
We may share participant names and business information (not contact details) with other Event attendees to facilitate networking and connection, unless you opt out.

5.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

  • Court orders or legal processes
  • Government or regulatory requests
  • Protection of our rights, property, or safety
  • Prevention of fraud or illegal activity

5.4 Business Transfers
If Stelar is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

6. Photography, Video, and Media Consent

6.1 Media Capture
By attending Stelar Business Event, you consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded during the Event.

6.2 Use of Media
We may use photographs, videos, or recordings featuring you for:

  • Marketing and promotional materials
  • Social media content
  • Website content
  • Future Event promotion
  • Case studies and testimonials

6.3 Opting Out
If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please:

Notify us in writing before the Event at support@katerubybradshaw.com
Wear the identification we provide at the Event indicating your preference

We will make reasonable efforts to honor your request, though we cannot guarantee you won't appear in group photographs or background footage.

7. How We Protect Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
  • Secure storage systems with restricted access
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Staff training on data protection
  • Secure payment processing through PCI-DSS compliant providers

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Retention periods:

Waitlist data: Until the Event occurs or you request removal
Participant data: Up to 7 years after the Event for financial and legal compliance
Marketing communications: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Website analytics: Typically 24-38 months

After the retention period, we will securely delete or anonymize your information.

9. Your Rights
Under New Zealand privacy law, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

9.1 Access
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.

9.2 Correction
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

9.3 Deletion
You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.

9.4 Objection
You may object to processing of your information for certain purposes, including marketing.

9.5 Data Portability

You may request a copy of your information in a portable format.

9.6 Withdraw Consent
You may withdraw consent for processing at any time, where consent is the legal basis.

9.7 Unsubscribe
You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by:

Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails
Contacting us at support@katerubybradshaw.com

To exercise your rights, please contact us at support@katerubybradshaw.com.
We will respond to your request within 20 working days, as required by New Zealand law.

10. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and partner sites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside of New Zealand, including:

  • Email marketing platforms
  • Payment processors
  • Cloud storage services

Where we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with New Zealand privacy law.

12. Children's Privacy
Stelar Business Event is designed for business professionals aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 without parental consent.

If we become aware that we have collected information from someone under 18 without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
  • Sending an email to registered users (where appropriate)

Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
Stelar Business Event
Email: support@katerubybradshaw.com
Website: stelarbusinessevent.com

15. Complaints
If you believe we have breached your privacy rights, you may lodge a complaint with us at support@katerubybradshaw.com.
We will investigate your complaint and respond within 20 working days.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner:

Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Website: www.privacy.org.nz
Phone: 0800 803 909
Email: enquiries@privacy.org.nz

By using our website, joining our waitlist, or attending Stelar Business Event, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein.