Who We Are
PermaTech (Permanent Technologies) is a private holding company registered in New Zealand.
Registered Name: PERMATECH LIMITED
New Zealand Business Number (NZBN): 9429052033780
Head Office: 3/23 Aviemore Drive, Highland Park, Auckland 2010, New Zealand
Contact: Joel@permatech.co.nz
What Information We Collect
When you use our contact form, we collect the following personal information:
- Identifiers: Your full name, email address, and phone number
- Business Details: Information about your business (industry, size, revenue, ownership structure)
- Communication Records: Your message and any follow-up correspondence
We only collect personal information you voluntarily provide to us through the form. We also use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use this website. See Analytics below.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Response to Enquiries: To review your business details and respond to your enquiry
- Internal Review: To assess whether PermaTech might be a suitable buyer for your business
- Communication: To contact you for follow-up questions or to schedule a confidential conversation
- Compliance: To maintain records of our communications in accordance with New Zealand law
We do not sell, lease, or rent your personal information to any third parties.
Who Can Access Your Information
Your personal information is accessed only by:
- Joel Surges (Managing Partner & CEO) | Joel@permatech.co.nz
- Chuck Slogrove (Co-Founder) | Chuck@permatech.co.nz
We do not share your information with any other individuals or organisations, except as required by law.
Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics 4 to collect aggregated, non-identifying information about how visitors use the site, such as pages visited, approximate location (city level), device type, and how you arrived here. This helps us understand what content is useful. Google Analytics uses cookies; the data is processed by Google LLC and is not combined with anything you submit through the contact form. You can opt out using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on, or by using your browser's cookie controls.
How Formspree Processes Your Email
Our contact form uses Formspree Inc., a US-based email service provider, to deliver messages to our inbox.
When you submit the form:
- Your message and contact details are transmitted securely to Formspree's servers
- Formspree delivers the email to Joel or Chuck
- Your data is processed in accordance with Formspree's privacy policy: https://formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy/
Formspree is used as a technical service provider. Its collection, use, storage, disclosure, security, and retention practices are described in its own privacy policy. Do not use the contact form for highly sensitive information.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Respond to your enquiry
- Maintain records of our business communications
- Comply with New Zealand law (including the Privacy Act 2020)
Typically, we retain contact records for 7 years from the date of last contact, unless you request earlier deletion.
Your Rights Under the NZ Privacy Act 2020
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: You can request we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: You can request we delete your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Complaint: You can complain to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner if you believe we have breached the Privacy Act
To exercise these rights, contact Joel at Joel@permatech.co.nz. We will respond within 20 working days.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information:
- All data is transmitted using HTTPS encryption
- Our contact form uses Formspree's secure email delivery
- Access to your information is restricted to Joel and Chuck only
- We use secure password protection for all systems storing your data
Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses cookies for two purposes: essential functionality (such as maintaining form state), and Google Analytics measurement as described in the Analytics section above.
We do not use advertising cookies, and we do not track you across other websites.
International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States (via Formspree). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Formspree's compliance with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any material changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, contact:
Joel Surges
Managing Partner & CEO
Email: Joel@permatech.co.nz
Phone: +64 21 245 1312
This privacy policy is designed to comply with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and reflects our commitment to transparency and trust with business owners considering a sale to PermaTech.