Your Privacy
and Us

This website is operated by Animation Research Limited (ARL). Virtual Eye is ARL’s sports technology brand.

This Privacy Statement explains how ARL handles personal information associated with its websites, in line with New Zealand privacy legislation. We may update the Statement from time to time.

Virtual Eye

Scope

This Privacy Statement applies to information associated with:

  • visits to the ARL and Virtual Eye websites, and

  • enquiries or communications made through the websites.

Information We Collect

The following information may be collected when you use our websites:

  • information you choose to provide, such as your name, contact details, or message when submitting an enquiry or application through the site, and

  • basic technical information generated as part of normal website operation, such as pages visited, date and time of access, browser type, device information, IP address and information recorded through cookies used for basic website functionality and analytics.

How We Receive Information

We receive information:

  • when you submit it through website forms or contact links, and

  • automatically as a by-product of standard website and server operation, including through the use of cookies.

How We Use Information

We use information to:

  • respond to enquiries or communications initiated through the websites,

  • manage recruitment processes initiated through the websites,

  • operate and improve the websites,

  • meet legal and regulatory obligations.

Disclosure

Information may be shared with:

  • ARL staff or contractors where required to respond to enquiries or manage website-related processes,

  • service providers who support website hosting or analytics, and

  • regulators or authorities where required by law.

Disclosure is limited to what is necessary for these purposes.

Storage and Security

Information is stored using secure systems, with access limited to authorised personnel.

Overseas Storage

Some information may be stored or processed outside New Zealand using cloud-based services. Reasonable steps are taken to ensure appropriate safeguards apply.

Cookies and Analytics

The websites use cookies for basic functionality and to understand how the websites are used overall. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.


Retention

Information submitted through the websites may be retained within our business systems. We retain and use that information only for legitimate business and legal purposes.

Your Rights

You have the right to request access to or correction of personal information held about you.


Privacy Officer

ARL has appointed a Privacy Officer, who can be contacted at legal@arl.co.nz.