5 R Solutions
5 R Solutions Limited are Recycling providers. We help people in the Canterbury Region.

Privacy Policy

Updated: 26th May, 2026

5R Solutions Limited (“we”, “our”, ”us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with us, including through our website(s).

1 - What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

a) Information you provide directly

  • Name

  • Email Address

  • Phone Number

  • Company or Organisation details

  • Service or enquiry details submitted through our website forms

b) Operational and service data

Where you engage with our services, we may collect:

  • Booking or Service request details

  • Waste or Recycling service information

  • Site or job-related information relevant to delivering our services

c) Automatically collected information

When you visit our website(s), we may collect:

  • IP Address

  • Browser type and operating system

  • Pages visited and time/date of access

  • Referring links and websites

This information does not generally identify you personally.

2 - How We Collect Your Information

We collect personal information when:

  • You submit a form on our website(s)

  • You contact us via email, phone, or in person

  • You engage with our services

  • You interact with our website

3 - How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and provide requested information

  • Deliver our services and manage customer relationships

  • Maintain records of past interactions and service history

  • Improve our operations, services, and website

  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

When you submit a form on our website, the information you provide may be stored securely and retained so that we can:

  • Respond to your enquiry efficiently

  • Refer back to previous communications

  • Support ongoing or future service requests

4 - Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g. IT systems, cloud platforms)

  • Contractors or partners involved in delivering services

  • Regulatory authorities where required by law

Where third-party providers are used, we take reasonable steps to ensure they protect your information.

5 - Storage and Security

We take reasonable and appropriate steps to protect your personal information from:

  • Loss

  • Unauthorised access

  • Misuse or disclosure

Your information, where retained, will be stored in secure systems, including cloud-based platforms, which may be located in New Zealand or overseas.

6 - Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services

  • Maintain business and operational records

  • Comply with legal obligations

7 - Your Rights

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

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of your personal information

To request access or correction, please contact us using the contact us page.

8 - Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality

  • Analyse website usage

  • Enhance user experience

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

9 - Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

10 - Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website on this page.

11 - Site Visitor and Health & Safety Information

As part of our commitment to workplace health and safety, 5R Solutions uses a visitor management system (VisLog) to record information about individuals visiting our operational sites.

Information Collected

When you visit a 5R Solutions site, we may collect:

  • Your name and contact details

  • Company or organisation

  • Reason for your visit

  • Time and date of entry and exit

  • Confirmation of site induction or safety acknowledgement

Purpose of Collection

This information is collected to:

  • Ensure the health and safety of all visitors and staff

  • Maintain accurate records of individuals on site

  • Meet our legal obligations under health and safety legislation

  • Support emergency response and site management

Use and Disclosure

Visitor information may be used internally by authorised staff for safety and operational purposes and may be disclosed:

  • In the event of an incident or emergency

  • To regulatory authorities where required by law

Retention and Security

Visitor data is stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary to meet legal and operational requirements.