🔐 Privacy Policy
School Boost
Last updated: (27 March 2026
1. About School Boost
School Boost is a New Zealand-owned fundraising platform that supports schools to run online fundraising campaigns.
We are committed to protecting personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.
2. What Information We Collect
We collect personal information necessary to deliver our services.
School staff and organisers:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- School details
Students (limited information only):
- Name
- Fundraising page details (e.g. classroom)
Important:
We do not collect full names, dates of birth, or sensitive personal information about students.
Donors and supporters:
- Name
- Email address (where provided)
- Donation amount and transaction details
- Optional messages
Payments:
All payment details are processed securely by third-party providers and are not stored by School Boost.
3. How We Collect Information
We collect information when:
- A school registers for a campaign
- A fundraising page is created
- A donation is made
- You interact with our website
- You contact us directly
4. Why We Collect It
We use personal information to:
- Set up and manage fundraising campaigns
- Process donations
- Attribute funds correctly
- Communicate with schools and supporters
- Provide support
- Meet legal and financial obligations
5. Children’s Privacy
School Boost works with schools and takes children’s privacy seriously.
We:
- Collect minimal information
- Rely on schools to obtain parent/caregiver consent
- Do not collect sensitive personal information about children
- Design pages to minimise exposure of personal data
Parents and caregivers can request removal of a student’s information at any time by contacting us.
6. Sharing Information
We may share information with:
Schools
To ensure accurate tracking and distribution of funds
Service providers
We use trusted third-party providers to deliver our services, including:
- Funraisin (fundraising platform)
- Stripe (payment processing)
- Email and communication tools
These providers process personal information on our behalf to enable fundraising campaigns, donations, and communications.
While we take reasonable steps to ensure these providers handle data securely, their use of personal information is also governed by their own privacy policies.
Legal requirements
Where required by law
We do not sell personal information.
7. How Funds and Data Work
School Boost:
- Collects donations via secure systems
- Allocates funds to the correct school or fundraising page
- Deducts agreed service fees
- Transfers funds directly to the school
8. Storage and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information, including:
- Secure third-party platforms
- Controlled access
- Industry-standard payment security practices
Some personal information may be stored or processed by trusted providers outside New Zealand. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure comparable safeguards are in place.
9. Cookies
We may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Improve user experience
- Understand site usage
- Support campaign performance
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
10. Access and Correction
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of your information
Contact us at:
📧 info@schoolboost.co.nz
We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
11. Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Deliver our services
- Meet legal and financial obligations
12. Privacy Breaches
If a privacy breach occurs that may cause harm, we will:
- Take immediate steps to contain the issue
- Notify affected individuals where required
- Report to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner if necessary
13. Updates
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.
14. Contact Us
School Boost
🌐 www.schoolboost.co.nz
📧 info@schoolboost.co.nz


