Privacy Policy
Last updated: 11 March 2026
At CasinoWaka.com ("we", "us", or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to your data.
1. Who We Are
CasinoWaka.com is an independent affiliate website that provides reviews, guides, and comparisons of internationally licensed online casinos for New Zealand players. We do not operate any casino or gambling service. When you click on links to casino operators on our site, you will be redirected to third-party websites governed by their own terms and privacy policies.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Your name and email address when you contact us via our contact form
- Any other information you choose to include in correspondence with us
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address (anonymised where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URL and pages visited
- Date, time, and duration of your visit
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies. For full details, please see our Cookie Policy.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and improve our website – analysing traffic patterns, identifying popular content, and optimising performance
- To respond to your enquiries – when you contact us, we use your details to reply
- To comply with legal obligations – where required by applicable law or regulation
- To track affiliate referrals – when you click through to a casino operator, anonymised tracking data may be shared with our affiliate partners to record the referral
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, we process your personal data on the following bases:
- Consent – where you have given clear consent for us to process your data (e.g. submitting a contact form or accepting cookies)
- Legitimate interests – where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g. website analytics, fraud prevention) and does not override your rights
- Legal obligation – where we are required to process your data to comply with the law
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share limited information with the following categories of third parties:
- Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics) – to analyse website traffic and usage patterns
- Affiliate partners and casino operators – anonymised referral data when you click through to their sites
- Hosting and technology providers – who help us operate and maintain our website infrastructure
- Law enforcement or regulatory bodies – where required by law or to protect our legal rights
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Contact form submissions – retained for up to 12 months, then securely deleted
- Analytics data – retained in anonymised form for up to 26 months
- Affiliate tracking data – retained in accordance with our partners' policies (typically 30–90 days)
7. Your Rights
Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:
- Access – request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction – request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion – request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@casinowaka.com. We will respond to your request within 20 working days.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure hosting infrastructure, and restricted access to personal data.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such data.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@casinowaka.com
12. Complaints
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner at privacy.org.nz.