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Privacy policy

SECTION 1 - WHAT DO WE DO WITH YOUR INFORMATION?

When you make a donation or sign up for our newsletter, we collect the personal information you give us such as your name, address and email address.

When you browse our site, we also automatically receive your computer’s internet protocol (IP) address in order to provide us with information that helps us learn about your browser and operating system.

Email marketing (if applicable): With your permission, we may send you information and other updates.

SECTION 2 - CONSENT

How do you get my consent?

When you provide us with personal information to complete a transaction, verify your credit card, or sign up for our newsletter, we imply that you consent to our collecting it and using it for that specific reason only.

If we ask for your personal information for a secondary reason, like marketing, we will either ask you directly for your expressed consent, or provide you with an opportunity to say no.

How do I withdraw my consent?

If after you opt-in, you change your mind, you may withdraw your consent for us to contact you, for the continued collection, use or disclosure of your information, at anytime, by contacting us at [email protected] or mailing us at: Philips Search and Rescue Trust P.O. Box 9308, Hamilton 3240

SECTION 3 - DISCLOSURE

We may disclose your personal information if we are required by law to do so or if you violate our Terms of Service.

SECTION 4 - THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

In general, the third-party providers used by us will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to allow them to perform the services they provide to us.

However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other payment transaction processors, have their own privacy policies in respect to the information we are required to provide to them for your purchase-related transactions.

For these providers, we recommend that you read their privacy policies so you can understand the manner in which your personal information will be handled by these providers.

In particular, remember that certain providers may be located in or have facilities that are located a different jurisdiction than either you or us. So if you elect to proceed with a transaction that involves the services of a third-party service provider, then your information may become subject to the laws of the jurisdiction(s) in which that service provider or its facilities are located.

Once you leave our website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or our website’s Terms of Service.

Links

When you click on links on our website, they may direct you away from our site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites and encourage you to read their privacy statements.

Payment Express

Our payments are processed using the payment gateway provided by DPS, we recommend you read the privacy policy on the Payment Express website. Click here to view the DPS Privacy Policy

Payment Express is committed to data security. Payment Express uses a variety of technologies and procedures to help protect personal information from unauthorised access, use or disclosure. For example, Payment Express stores the data in computer servers with limited access that are located in controlled facilities secured by the latest in surveillance and security technology. When Payment Express transmits sensitive information (such as a credit card numbers), Payment Express protects it through the use of encryption, such as the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol. Credit card details stored onsite are encrypted using 168bit 3DES encryption. Payment Express is a level 1 certified PCI-DSS compliant provider:

PCI DSS

PCI DSS, the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard is a set of security requirements relating to the protection of card holder data. The standard is governed by the PCI Security Standards Council, an organisation put together by most of the major card schemes VISA, MasterCard, American Express, JCB and Discover. It's relevant for any entity that stores or transmits sensitive card holder data, that being generally things like the PAN (card number), Card security code, track data, PIN block. Preceding PCI-DSS the card schemes had their own standards, the VISA Account Information Security (AIS) standard formed the basis to most of the PCI-DSS requirements. Click here to view the full Payment Express PCI DSS compliance certificate.

SECTION 5 - SECURITY

To protect your personal information, we take reasonable precautions and follow industry best practices to make sure it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed.

If you provide us with your credit card information, the information is encrypted using secure socket layer technology (SSL) and stored with a AES-256 encryption. Although no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, we follow all PCI-DSS requirements and implement additional generally accepted industry standards.

SECTION 6 - COOKIES

Cookies are small digital signature files that are stored by your web browser that allow your preferences to be recorded when visiting the website. This site does utilize third party scripts which may store cookies in your browser. Although we do make every effort to ensure we are providing a safe and secure browsing experience, we do not accept responsibility for the information gathered or stored on your computer by these third party scripts.

SECTION 7 - AGE OF CONSENT

By using this site, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you are the age of majority in your state or province of residence and you have given us your consent to allow any of your minor dependents to use this site.

SECTION 8 - CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated, so that you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.

If our store is acquired or merged with another company, your information may be transferred to the new owners so that we may continue to sell products to you.

QUESTIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

If you would like to: access, correct, amend or delete any personal information we have about you, register a complaint, or simply want more information contact our Privacy Compliance Officer at [email protected] or by mail at Philips Search and Rescue Trust

Re: Privacy Compliance Officer

P.O. Box 9308, Hamilton 3240

As a member of our Friends of the Rescue Helicopter programme, you may receive personal transport to a hospital closest to your place of residence, if you have been unexpectedly hospitalised outside of your Friends area and require an extended period of recovery in a DHB designated hospital.

Friends of The Rescue Helicopter transfers are available to Friends members and to any of the member’s dependencies whose principal place of residence is within the Friend's household.

Terms and Conditions

Eligibility, guidelines and benefits of a Friend of the Rescue Helicopter that determine access to the Service include:

a. The Friend requesting transport must:

(i) be a current Friend and have been for a period of at least three (3) months prior to the request; and
(ii) have suffered an accident or illness resulting in hospitalisation within New Zealand and requiring ongoing medical treatment or care within a DHB designated hospital.

b. Transportation will be to the nearest hospital by whatever means is most appropriate, which may include the use of a helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft.

c. Transportation may be provided by an Operator other than the Friend's local rescue Helicopter.

d. The Friend to be transported must be a current Friend or a dependant of the current Friend whose principal place of residence is within the Friend's household.

e. Transport by aircraft is subject to prevailing weather conditions and aircraft availability. Every endeavour will be made to affect the transport when requested but delays may be occasioned due to factors outside the control of the rescue helicopter service. The Philips Search & Rescue Trust has sole and absolute discretion as to when and what transport will be used.

f. The Philips Search & Rescue Trust may, in its sole and absolute discretion, decline to transport a Friend due to the nature of the Friend's illness or condition.

Updated 1 March 2016

Career Opportunities

Rescue Helicopter – Intensive Care Paramedic

Search & Rescue Services Limited operate 8 Bases covering the Central and Southern North Island of New Zealand.

About the role:

Search & Rescue Services Limited is looking for a Helicopter Intensive Care Paramedic to join our Hamilton-based Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter team.

Search & Rescue Services Limited operate 8 Bases covering the Central and Southern North Island of New Zealand. You will join a team of enthusiastic and experienced Pilots, Crewmen and Paramedics who provide an essential life-saving service to our local communities.

As a dedicated Emergency Medical Service (EMS) provider, Search & Rescue Services Limited is required to operate its helicopters on a 24/7 basis, 365 days a year. Flexibility will be required to meet this standard and you will need to be able to work both 24-hour shifts (on an on-call basis) and 12 hour shifts on-site. The successful applicant must be capable of working within the confined space of a helicopter in difficult weather conditions and possess excellent communication skills with the ability to positively contribute in a close aviation team environment.

Search & Rescue Services Limited will invest in training and support through our dedicated expert instructors to enable the successful applicants to carry out this challenging, and rewarding, role. Ongoing quality training will be provided throughout your employment.

Skills and experience

Practising Intensive Care Paramedic
Hold a current ATP at the Intensive Care Paramedic level for at least 3yrs
RSI endorsement preferred
Prior aeromedical operational experience (Fixed Wing/Rotary Wing)
Capable of being winched from a helicopter into possibly harsh environments to retrieve a patient during both day and night operations
Flexibility to enable cover at other SRSL bases if required
Prior experience in another EMS field
Expected to be fit and able to perform the duties required of a Rescue Helicopter Intensive Care Paramedic.

As part of your employment, you will be required to complete a Police Check. Please apply to our Recruitment Team [email protected] writing including your CV and covering letter.

Please note only candidates being progressed to an interview will be contacted.

Applications close Friday, 5 June 2020

If you are interested in becoming a Pilot, Crewman or Intensive Care Paramedic then please send your CV through to [email protected]