Privacy Policy

1. About this policy

OutThere Astronautics Ltd ("OutThere", "we", "us") operates the website outthere.space and any associated services (collectively, the "Services"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information about you when you use our Services or communicate with us.

OutThere Astronautics Ltd is incorporated in New Zealand (Company Number 8347291) and is bound by the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 (the Privacy Act). Where our Services are used from outside New Zealand, we also endeavour to comply with applicable data protection laws in those jurisdictions.

By using our Services or submitting your personal information to us, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Information we collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information you provide to us directly

• Name, work email address, organisation, and any message content you submit via our contact form or investor relations form.
• Email addresses submitted to our mailing list sign-up form.
• Any information you provide when corresponding with us by email or other means.

Information collected automatically

• Standard web server log data, including IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages visited, and access timestamps.
• We do not currently use third-party analytics services, advertising networks, or tracking cookies on this website.

3. How we use your information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to enquiries submitted through our contact or investor relations forms.
• To send you company news and product updates if you have subscribed to our mailing list (you may unsubscribe at any time).
• To evaluate expressions of interest from potential integration partners or investors.
• To operate and improve our website and Services.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our legal rights.

We will only use your personal information for the purposes for which it was collected, or for purposes that are directly related to those purposes.

4. Disclosure of your information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

We may disclose your personal information to:

• Service providers who assist us in operating our website and business, such as email hosting and form handling providers, subject to appropriate data processing agreements.
• Professional advisers such as lawyers, accountants, and auditors, in the course of professional services rendered to OutThere.
• Regulatory authorities or law enforcement agencies where required by law or where we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of OutThere, our customers, or others.
• A successor entity in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all of our assets, subject to that entity agreeing to be bound by this policy or a substantially similar one.

5. Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with our legal obligations, or to resolve disputes. Enquiry form submissions are retained for a period of two years from the date of submission. Mailing list subscriptions are retained until you unsubscribe.

6. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

7. Your rights

Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to request access to, and correction of, your personal information held by OutThere. You may also request that we delete your personal information where we have no lawful basis to continue holding it.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@outthere.space. We will respond to your request within 20 working days.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@outthere.space

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner at privacy.org.nz.