Privacy Policy

Integrated Knowledge Consulting (“IKC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. We are committed to protecting your personal information in compliance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and its 13 Information Privacy Principles (IPPs).

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Where applicable, and especially when we provide Services to clients or individuals located in other jurisdictions, we also align our practices with:

• European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for data subjects in the EEA/UK.

• Korean Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) for individuals located in the Republic of Korea.

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This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at www.ikconsulting.com or engage with our consulting and related services (“Services”).

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information in the following situations:

• When you visit or browse our website.

• When you register for events such as webinars.

• When you subscribe to our newsletters.

• When you submit inquiries through “Contact Us” or “Customer Care” forms.​​

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The types of personal information we collect may include:

• Contact Details: Full name, business email address, phone number, company name, job title, and business address.

• Interaction Data: Inquiry details, preferences, and feedback.

• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and navigation patterns.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information to:

• Provide and improve our Services.

• Respond to inquiries and communicate with you.

• Send newsletters, updates, and marketing communications (with your consent where required).

• Analyze website usage and optimize user experience.

• Comply with our legal obligations in New Zealand or other jurisdictions where applicable.

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3. Legal Basis for Processing

• Under New Zealand Privacy Act 2020: Our collection and use of personal information is based on the Information Privacy Principles (e.g., collection for lawful purposes, limits on use and disclosure, and data security safeguards).

• Under GDPR (EEA/UK): Processing is based on one or more of the following:

  • Contractual necessity

  • Consent (e.g., for newsletters)

  • Legitimate interests (e.g., website analytics)

  • Compliance with legal obligations

• Under PIPA (South Korea): We process data in accordance with requirements to obtain consent for collection/use, ensure notification of purpose, and safeguard transfers overseas.

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4. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose personal information to:

• Service Providers: For IT support, event management, email delivery, or analytics.

• Professional Advisors: Legal, compliance, and financial advisors.

• Regulatory Authorities: Where required by law or court order.

• Business Transfers: In the event of merger, acquisition, or restructuring.

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5. International Transfers

As IKC operates internationally, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your jurisdiction, including New Zealand, South Korea, and other regions where our clients and partners are located.

We take appropriate steps to ensure compliance with cross-border transfer requirements:

• New Zealand Privacy Act 2020: Requires reasonable safeguards for overseas disclosure.

• GDPR: Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent safeguards.

• PIPA: Prior consent and adequate protection measures for overseas transfers.

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6. Data Security

We apply reasonable organizational and technical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. However, no system can guarantee complete security.

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7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, or as required under applicable law. After that, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

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8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

• Under New Zealand Privacy Act 2020: Right to access and request correction of your personal information.

• Under GDPR: Rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, portability, and right to lodge a complaint.

• Under PIPA: Right to request access, correction, suspension of processing, or deletion of personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us (see Section 13).

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9. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to track browsing behavior, improve performance, and enhance usability. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

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10. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed toward children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

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11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

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12. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Integrated Knowledge Consulting (IKC)
Headquarters: Level 3, 93 Grafton Road, Auckland, New Zealand
Korea Office: BMY Yeoksam Tower, 6F, 678-10 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Email: info@ikconsulting.com