Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
Welcome to pacdawn.co.nz. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors while providing expert reviews and information on the best online casinos in New Zealand. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and applicable international data protection standards.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of data when you browse our site:
- Personal Information: Name and email address, collected only when voluntarily submitted via newsletter sign-ups or contact forms.
- Technical Data: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, time zone setting, and operating system.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the site, links clicked, referring URLs, and interaction patterns.
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to enhance site navigation and track affiliate referrals.
2. How We Use Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Analytics & Performance: Monitoring website traffic and user engagement to optimise content and user experience.
- Affiliate Tracking: Generating referral links to third-party casino operators and tracking successful referrals for commercial commission purposes.
- Site Improvement: Troubleshooting technical issues, enhancing security, and preventing fraudulent activity.
- Communication: Sending relevant marketing updates or responding to queries if you have explicitly opted in to receive them.
3. Cookie Policy
pacdawn.co.nz uses cookies and related tracking technologies. These include:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for standard website operation and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us measure visitor metrics and content performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Cookies: Placed when you click a link to an external casino operator to verify that the referral originated from our site.
You can manage, block, or delete cookies at any time via your browser settings. Opting out of cookies may affect certain site functionalities.
4. Third-Party Links
Our website features commercial links, banners, and reviews directing you to third-party online casino platforms. Once you click these links, you leave pacdawn.co.nz. We do not operate, supervise, or control these external sites, nor are we responsible for their content, licensing, or privacy standards. We strongly advise reviewing the individual privacy policies and terms of any third-party gambling operator before registering or depositing funds.
5. Your Rights
We respect international privacy frameworks. Depending on your location, you hold specific statutory rights:
- New Zealand Residents (Privacy Act 2020): You have the right to request access to any personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate.
- EU/UK Residents (GDPR): You have the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data, restrict or object to processing, and request data portability.
- US Residents (CCPA/CPRA): You have the right to know what personal data is collected, request its deletion, and opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal data (we do not sell personal data).
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, satisfy legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain security. Anonymised analytical and technical data may be retained indefinitely to evaluate historical performance trends.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, your data protection rights, or our data handling practices, please contact our Privacy Officer at:
Email: privacy@pacdawn.co.nz
Website: pacdawn.co.nz