Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2026
stopthecuts.co.nz ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website stopthecuts.co.nz (the "Site"), which provides information and affiliate links related to online pokies in New Zealand.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily provide it (e.g., name, email address) through contact forms or newsletter subscriptions.
- IP Address: Your internet protocol (IP) address is automatically collected when you access the Site.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Site, including pages visited, time spent, referral sources, and clicks on affiliate links.
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Analytics and understanding user behaviour to improve Site functionality.
- Affiliate tracking and commission purposes with partnered online casinos.
- Sending newsletters, updates, and promotional content (with your consent).
- Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support.
- Fraud prevention and Site security.
- Compliance with legal obligations.
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
- Analytical Cookies: Track usage patterns to improve the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Cookies: Enable tracking of clicks and referrals to partner casinos for commission purposes.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting and promotional purposes.
You may opt out of non-essential cookies by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie consent tool on the Site. Please note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
Third-Party Links
The Site contains affiliate links to third-party online casinos and gambling platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any linked casino or affiliate before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.
Your Rights
As a New Zealand user, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to access your personal data held by us.
- Right to request correction of inaccurate information.
- Right to request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention obligations).
- Right to opt out of marketing communications.
- Right to lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner if you believe your privacy has been breached.
EU/UK Users: If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, your data is protected under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have additional rights including the right to data portability and to withdraw consent at any time.
US Users: If you are located in California or other US jurisdictions with privacy laws (CCPA, CPRA, etc.), you have specific rights to know, delete, and opt out of data sales.
Data Retention
We retain 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. Affiliate tracking cookies are typically retained for 30–90 days. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us, subject to legal and contractual retention obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about how we handle your information, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: stopthecuts.co.nz
We will respond to your inquiry within 20 working days in accordance with New Zealand privacy standards.
Last Updated: January 2026