Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Waikatoplan.co.nz ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the waikatoplan.co.nz website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website regarding online pokies in New Zealand.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our site.
Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the site includes:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, and other contact information you voluntarily provide when contacting us or subscribing to our newsletter.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Cookies: Persistent and session-based cookies to enhance your browsing experience.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and referral sources.
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (not precise location).
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 years of age. All visitors must be of legal age in New Zealand.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Analytics and understanding user behaviour to improve our website.
- Affiliate tracking and commission purposes with partner casinos and gambling operators.
- Site improvement, functionality, and content personalisation.
- Responding to your inquiries and customer service requests.
- Marketing communications (with your consent where required).
- Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity and security threats.
- Compliance with legal obligations under New Zealand law.
Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour and site performance.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals to partner casinos.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for advertising and promotional purposes.
Cookie Opt-Out: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking essential cookies may impact site functionality. For more information about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to external websites, including online casinos and gambling operators. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We strongly encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information or engaging with their services.
Links do not imply endorsement, and we have no control over:
- The content, accuracy, or legality of third-party websites.
- How third parties collect, use, or protect your personal data.
- Terms and conditions of external gambling operators.
Gambling carries risks. Please gamble responsibly and within your means.
Your Rights
Under New Zealand law and applicable privacy legislation, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we process your data.
- Right to Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
- Right to Complain: Lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner if you believe your rights have been breached.
If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, GDPR protections apply. If you are in the United States, CCPA provisions may apply where relevant.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
- Personal Data: Retained until you request deletion or unsubscribe.
- Analytics Data: Typically retained for 12-24 months.
- Cookies: Retained according to their individual expiration settings (typically 1-24 months).
- Legal/Compliance Data: Retained as required by New Zealand law and regulations.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your inquiry within 20 business days in accordance with New Zealand privacy standards.
Privacy Commissioner Contact: If you wish to lodge a complaint about our privacy practices, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner, New Zealand at www.privacy.org.nz.
Disclaimer: This website is for informational purposes only. We do not operate gambling services directly. All gambling activities involve risk. Please ensure you comply with all applicable New Zealand laws and only use licensed, regulated gambling operators.