Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Welcome to thepistons.co.nz ("we," "us," "our," or "Company"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all related pages, features, and content (collectively, the "Website").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website.
Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Website includes:
- Personal Data: When you interact with our Website, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other contact information you voluntarily provide.
- Technical Data: We automatically collect your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and the time and date of your visits.
- Cookie Data: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our Website and store certain information.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Website, including clicks, searches, preferences, and engagement metrics.
How We Use Information
Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the Website to:
- Conduct analytics to understand user behavior and Website performance.
- Track affiliate referrals and commissions from casino partners.
- Improve and optimize our Website content, layout, and services.
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- Send promotional materials and updates (if you have opted in).
- Prevent fraud and enhance Website security.
- Comply with legal obligations and law enforcement requests.
Cookie Policy
Our Website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Website functionality (e.g., security, site navigation).
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Website (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals to casino partners and attribute commissions.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable us to deliver personalized content and promotional materials.
Cookie Opt-Out: You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our Website contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these external websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities.
When you click on a casino link, you are entering a separate website over which we have no control. Any information you provide to third parties is governed by their respective privacy policies, not this document.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:
- New Zealand Residents: Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to access, correct, and request the deletion of your personal information. You may also lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner if you believe we have mishandled your data.
- EU/UK Residents: Under GDPR, you have rights including access, rectification, erasure, and data portability. You may withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
- US Residents: Depending on your state, you may have rights under CCPA or similar legislation. You may request disclosure of information collected and request deletion subject to certain exceptions.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
- Account Information: Retained for the duration of your use of our Website and for 12 months thereafter, unless required by law.
- Analytics Data: Generally retained for 24 months.
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Retained for the duration of the affiliate relationship plus 7 years for accounting and tax purposes.
- Marketing Preferences: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: thepistons.co.nz
We will respond to your inquiries within 20 business days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (NZ) or your relevant data protection authority.
This Privacy Policy is subject to change at any time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date above. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.