Privacy and Website Terms

1. General Use By accessing this website or using any of our services, you agree to these terms. Mint Studies Limited reserves the right to update them at any time. Continued use of the website constitutesacceptance of any revised terms.

2. Privacy 2.1 What we collect We collect personal information you provide directly — including your name, email address, phone number, nationality, and immigration-related information — when you contact us through this website or engage our services. We also collect technical data such as IP addresses and browsing behaviour through cookies.

2.2 Why wecollect it We collect and use your information only for specific, lawful purposes: • To assess your immigration options and provide our advisory services • To communicate with you about your case • To facilitate the secure exchange and storage of documents where applicable • To comply with legal obligations, including those required by Immigration New Zealand • To send you updates or newsletters about migrating to New Zealand, where you have consented • To improve our website and services

2.3 Who we share it with We do not sell or share your personal information for commercial purposes. We may shareit with: • Immigration New Zealand and relevant government authorities, as required to manage your visa process • Service providers who support our operations (such as cloud storage, email platforms, or our client management system), who are contractually bound to protect your information • Any party where disclosure is required by law Where information is transferred outside New Zealand, we ensure the recipientprovides comparable privacy safeguards to those required under the Privacy Act 2020.

2.4 How long we keep it We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for whichit was collected, and in accordance with applicable legal retention requirements. Once no longer needed, it is securely deleted.

2.5 How we protect it We take reasonable technical and organisational steps to protect your information against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. In the event of a privacy breach likely to cause serious harm, we will notify you in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.

2.6 Your rights Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to: • Know what personal information we hold about you • Request access to that information • Request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete • Object to your information being used for direct marketing To exercise any of these rights, contactus at info@mintstudies.com. We will respond within 20 working days. If you believewe have breached your privacy rights, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner at www.privacy.org.nz.

3. Cookies Our website uses cookies to understand how visitorsuse the site and to improve functionality. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect some features of the website.

4. Copyright All content on this website is the property of Mint Studies Limited. You may not reproduce or use it for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.

5. Disclaimer The content on this website is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute immigration or legal advice. While prepared in good faith, no warranty is given that it is accurate, complete, or current. Reliance on this content is at your own risk. This website may contain links to third-party websites. Mint Studies Limited is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. While we take reasonable precautions against malware and data loss, we accept no liability for indirect or consequential loss arising from use of this website.

6. Governing Law These terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand. By using this website, you submit to the jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.