Privacy policy

This privacy policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored and protected when visitors browse our website. The site is an independent informational review portal that publishes analytical materials about online casinos for a New Zealand audience. It is not a casino, operator or bookmaker, and it does not run gambling accounts, process player deposits or handle any payment data tied to wagering. The site administrator acts as the data controller for the limited information described below, and all processing follows the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

What personal data we collect and why

Because the portal offers reviews rather than gambling services, the volume of data collected is deliberately small. No identity documents, financial details or card numbers are ever requested, since there are no transactions, registrations or verification steps on the site.

Two main categories of information are processed. The first is analytics data gathered automatically as people read pages, which helps measure traffic, understand which reviews are useful and detect technical faults. The second is contact information that a visitor chooses to share when sending a message through the contact form.

The specific data we may collect includes:

• technical identifiers such as IP address, browser type and device characteristics;
• usage signals such as pages viewed, time on page and referring source;
• an email address and message content submitted voluntarily through the contact form.

This information is used only to keep the website stable, improve its structure and respond to enquiries. It is never used for profiling, automated decision-making or the sale of personal data to advertisers.

Legal basis and purposes of processing

Processing rests on legitimate operational interests and, where relevant, on the consent a visitor gives by submitting the contact form or accepting analytics cookies. Each purpose is specific and limited: analytics data supports site performance and content quality, while contact details support correspondence about questions, corrections or feedback.

No data is gathered for purposes unrelated to running an informational review portal. Information collected for one purpose is not repurposed for another without a clear lawful basis, in keeping with the principles set out in the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

How your data is kept secure

Protecting the information held on the site is treated as a core responsibility. The website operates over encrypted SSL/TLS connections, so data exchanged between a visitor's browser and the server is transmitted securely and cannot easily be intercepted.

Additional safeguards include controlled access to administrative tools, restricted permissions for anyone who handles stored data, and regular monitoring of system activity. Server software and security configurations are reviewed and updated on a routine basis to reduce the risk of unauthorised access, alteration or loss. These measures are proportionate to the limited and low-sensitivity nature of the data involved.

Cookies and third-party services

The portal uses cookies to support basic functionality and to collect anonymised analytics about how pages perform. Visitors can manage or disable cookies through their browser settings, although some features may behave differently if they are switched off.

A small number of trusted third-party providers, such as hosting and analytics services, may process technical data strictly to keep the website running. Access is limited to what each task requires, and these providers are expected to follow confidentiality obligations. Personal information is never passed to casino operators or sold to unrelated organisations.

Data retention

Information is kept only for as long as it serves the purpose for which it was collected. Analytics data is retained in aggregated form for reasonable performance review, then deleted or fully anonymised. Messages received through the contact form are stored only while needed to resolve an enquiry and are removed once correspondence is complete.

Your privacy rights and contact

Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, visitors have the right to access the personal information held about them and to request correction of anything inaccurate or incomplete. Requests are reviewed carefully, with reasonable steps taken to confirm identity before any information is disclosed or amended, and a response is provided within a reasonable timeframe.

This policy may be revised as legal requirements or technical aspects of the website change, and all updates take effect from the moment they are published on the site. Questions about privacy, or requests to access or correct personal data, can be sent to [email protected], where each enquiry is handled with care and attention.