Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide and improve our services. We do not collect financial information or gambling activity, and we do not require account registration.

• Contact information if you email us, such as your name and email address.
• Technical data including IP address, browser type, and device information.
• Usage data including pages visited and time spent on the site.
• Cookie data as described in our Cookie Policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to operate, maintain, and improve our website. We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties, and we do not use personal information for marketing without consent.

1. To respond to inquiries and provide support when you contact us.
2. To analyze site traffic and user behavior to enhance content and navigation.
3. To ensure the security and integrity of our site and systems.
4. To comply with legal obligations that apply to our operations in New Zealand.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. We do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking, and cookie consent is managed via a consent banner.

Essential cookies are required for site functionality, such as remembering your cookie preferences. Analytics cookies, including those set by Google Analytics, help us understand usage patterns so we can improve our editorial content.

You can control cookies through your browser settings at any time. For more details about the specific cookies we use and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to help operate our website, and they may have access to limited data. We do not sell personal information to third parties, and third parties are not permitted to use data for their own purposes.

• Hosting providers that store website data on secure servers.
• Analytics providers that process usage data to help us understand readership.
• Email service providers if you contact us through our email address.

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and may only process it on our instructions.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. We do not store sensitive financial information, and we retain data only as long as necessary.

• Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS.
• Access controls to limit internal access to personal information.
• Regular security reviews and updates to our systems.

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, but we strive to protect your data using industry-standard practices.

Your Rights

Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have certain rights regarding your personal information. We will respond to requests within 20 working days.

• Right to access your personal information.
• Right to request correction of inaccurate information.
• Right to complain to the Privacy Commissioner if you believe your rights have been breached.
• Right to request deletion in certain circumstances.

You can contact the Privacy Commissioner of New Zealand at www.privacy.org.nz.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The effective date at the top of this page indicates the latest revision.

We will post any changes on this page. Material changes will be highlighted for 30 days to give you time to review them. The current effective date is 12 September 2026.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us using the details below.