Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Aqua Hounds ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the website aquahounds.co.nz. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website dedicated to reviews and information about online pokies in New Zealand.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit forms, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
- Technical Information: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and pages visited.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and track user behaviour.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our site, including time spent on pages, clicks, and referral sources.
How We Use Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Website analytics and performance monitoring
- Affiliate tracking and commission calculation
- Improving site functionality and user experience
- Responding to customer inquiries and support requests
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Marketing and promotional communications (with your consent)
Cookie Policy
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics, etc.).
- Affiliate Cookies: Track referrals to partner casinos and gambling operators for commission purposes.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting and advertising purposes.
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 cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party casino operators, gambling platforms, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, terms, or content of external websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any casino or gambling site before providing personal information or creating an account. Your interaction with third-party sites is governed by their own privacy policies, not ours.
Your Rights
Under New Zealand privacy law and relevant international regulations, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention obligations)
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner if you believe your privacy has been breached
If you are located in the EU or UK, GDPR rights apply. If you are in the US, CCPA rights may apply. Please contact us to exercise any of these rights.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Typically, we retain:
- Contact information: Until you request deletion or for up to 3 years of inactivity
- Analytics and usage data: Up to 12 months
- Affiliate tracking data: As required for commission disputes and accounting purposes
We will delete or anonymize your data upon request, unless legal or regulatory obligations require retention.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or need to report a privacy concern, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: aquahounds.co.nz
We will respond to your inquiry within 20 working days.