Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Aotearoa Kai Journey ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the aotearoakaijourney.com website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our site. By accessing and using aotearoakaijourney.com, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit information through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or enquiries, we may collect your name, email address, and other details you provide.
- Technical Information: We automatically collect your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, operating system, referral source, pages visited, and the time and date of your visits.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather usage data.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our content, including which pokies reviews you read and which casino links you click.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To conduct analytics and understand user behaviour on our website
- To track affiliate commissions and performance metrics from our casino partners
- To improve, optimise, and maintain the quality of our website and content
- To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
- To send promotional emails and newsletters (only with your consent)
- To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes
- To detect, prevent, and address fraudulent or malicious activity
Cookie Policy
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Track clicks and referrals to our casino partners to calculate commissions
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver personalised content and advertisements
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can refuse cookies or receive alerts when cookies are being sent. Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality. For more information, visit your browser's help documentation.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party casino operators, gaming platforms, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these external websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities.
Clicking on casino links from our site does not imply endorsement of their privacy practices. Users access third-party sites at their own risk, and we assume no liability for their data handling practices.
Your Rights
As a resident of New Zealand or user accessing this site from New Zealand, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- The right to access and obtain a copy of your personal data
- The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- The right to request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention obligations)
- The right to object to processing of your information for marketing purposes
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) apply. If you are located in California, USA, your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) apply. We comply with applicable privacy laws in your jurisdiction.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Typically:
- Contact information is retained until you request deletion
- Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months
- Affiliate tracking data is retained for accounting and commission purposes (generally 7 years for tax compliance)
- Cookie data is retained according to each cookie's expiration settings
Upon request, we will delete your personal information where legally permitted, except where retention is required for compliance, legal disputes, or legitimate business purposes.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: aotearoakaijourney.com
We will respond to your enquiry within 30 days. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of New Zealand.
Privacy Commissioner of New Zealand: www.privacy.org.nz