Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
whattamess.co.nz ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at whattamess.co.nz (the "Site"), including all related content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Site.
Information We Collect
We collect information about you in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit information through contact forms, subscriptions, or registrations, we may collect your name, email address, and other contact details.
- Technical Information: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited on our Site.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience and gather usage data.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Site, including time spent on pages, links clicked, and navigation patterns.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To conduct analytics and understand Site performance and user behavior
- To track affiliate relationships and commissions with casino partners
- To improve Site functionality, content, and user experience
- To communicate with you regarding updates, promotions, or service inquiries
- To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activity
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to track Site usage and improve performance.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to monitor referrals to our casino partners and track commission-eligible activities.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting and promotional purposes.
You may opt out of non-essential cookies by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie consent tool. However, disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to external websites, including online casinos and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any casino or external site before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.
Your Rights
Under New Zealand privacy legislation and international regulations that may apply to you, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.
- EU/UK Users: If you are located in the EU or UK, you have additional rights under GDPR, including data portability and withdrawal of consent.
- US Users: If you are located in California or other US jurisdictions with privacy laws (CCPA/CPRA), you have rights to know, delete, and opt-out of sale of personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless longer retention is required by law. Analytics and usage data are typically retained for up to 12 months. Affiliate tracking data is retained for the duration required to process commissions and resolve disputes. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@whattamess.co.nz
We will respond to your request within 20 working days or as required by applicable law.