Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to myMECA ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our pay calculator application.

myMECA is designed specifically for New Zealand nurses to calculate take-home pay based on MECA pay scales, deductions, and work type.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect the following personal information:

• Account Information: Email address, name (if provided via Google login)
• Profile Information: Pay scale, employment type, deductions, and work preferences
• Usage Data: How you interact with the application

2.2 Authentication Data

When you sign in using Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google. We do not store your Google password.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our pay calculator service
• Calculate accurate take-home pay based on your inputs
• Send you login links and account-related communications
• Improve and optimize our application
• Ensure the security of your account
• Comply with legal obligations under New Zealand law

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a secure cloud database provider. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

We use industry-standard encryption for data transmission and storage. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With your consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
• Service providers: With trusted third-party services (like Supabase and Google) that help us operate our application
• Legal requirements: When required by New Zealand law or to protect our legal rights

6. Your Rights Under New Zealand Privacy Law

Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies and local storage to maintain your login session and remember your preferences. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is intended for use by nursing professionals (18 years or older). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

12. Privacy Commissioner

If you have a complaint about how we handle your personal information, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner: