## 1\. Nau Mai, Haere Mai (Introduction) Welcome to the digital whare for uri and grant recipients of the Parininihi ki Waitōtara (PKW) scholarship scheme. This platform is provided to foster connection, share knowledge, and support the educational journeys of our people. By accessing and using this platform, you agree to uphold the tikanga outlined in these terms. ## 2\. Ngā Tikanga o te Whare (Code of Conduct) To ensure this space remains a safe, supportive, and uplifting environment for all uri, you agree to: - **Whakaute (Respect):** Treat all whānau and contributors with respect. Harassment, discrimination, or offensive content will not be tolerated and may result in the revocation of your access. - **Pono (Integrity):** Ensure the information you share is truthful. Do not post confidential PKW business or sensitive whānau information that is not yours to share. - **Haumaru (Security):** Protect your login credentials. This is a private space; do not share your account or invite non-eligible individuals into the platform. ## 3\. Te Mana Raraunga (Māori Data Sovereignty) We recognize that Māori data is a taonga. Our platform governance strictly adheres to the principles of Te Mana Raraunga to protect your digital footprint: - **Rangatiratanga (Authority):** You and the PKW collective retain authority over your data. We will never sell, trade, or surrender your data to third-party commercial entities. - **Whakapapa & Whanaungatanga:** Data collected on this platform is used solely to strengthen relationships among uri and support the administration of the PKW scholarship scheme. - **Kotahitanga (Collective Benefit):** Any aggregate insights drawn from platform usage will be used exclusively for the collective benefit, growth, and empowerment of PKW descendants. ## 4\. Kaitiakitanga & Privacy We act as responsible kaitiaki (stewards) of the information you entrust to this platform. - **Data Storage:** Your data is hosted on secure servers located within Aotearoa New Zealand, ensuring it remains protected under local jurisdiction and our sovereign control. - **Right to Access:** You maintain the right to view, correct, download, or request the deletion of your personal data at any time. - **Data Minimization:** We collect only the information necessary to facilitate your engagement with the community and the scholarship program.