Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Plumbers Whakatane ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the plumberswhakatane.co.nz website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all associated features, applications, and services (collectively, the "Site").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.
Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, and other identifying information you voluntarily provide when contacting us or subscribing to our newsletter.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and pages visited.
- Cookies: Information stored on your device through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Site, including clicks, time spent on pages, and features accessed.
- Affiliate Data: Information necessary to track affiliate commission referrals to third-party casino operators.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and improve the Site and deliver requested services.
- To conduct analytics and understand user behavior and preferences.
- To track affiliate referrals and calculate commissions from partner casinos.
- To send promotional emails and updates (only with your consent where required).
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
- To prevent fraud and enhance Site security.
- To personalize your experience and deliver relevant content.
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. The types of cookies we use include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals to partner casinos and attribute commissions.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and retargeting campaigns.
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking certain cookies may affect Site functionality. For more information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party casino operators and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these external websites. When you click on links to partner casinos or other third-party sites, you leave our Site and enter their domain.
We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities. Your use of third-party sites is governed by their terms and privacy policies, not ours.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- New Zealand Residents: Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data.
- EU/UK Residents: Under GDPR, you have rights including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection to processing.
- US Residents: Depending on your state, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), or similar legislation.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Generally:
- Contact information is retained for the duration of our business relationship plus 3 years for record-keeping purposes.
- Analytics and usage data are retained for up to 24 months.
- Affiliate tracking cookies are retained in accordance with industry standards and partner agreements (typically 30-90 days).
- If you request deletion, we will remove your data within 30 days, except where retention is legally required.
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:
Email: privacy@plumberswhakatane.co.nz
Website: plumberswhakatane.co.nz
We will respond to your inquiry within 20 working days or as otherwise required by applicable law.