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Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our online gaming platform. As a leading provider of online pokies and casino games in New Zealand, we are committed to transparency regarding data collection and processing practices while ensuring compliance with the Privacy Act 2020 and other applicable New Zealand legislation. This policy applies to all visitors and registered users of our gaming platform.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They contain information that is transferred to your device’s hard drive and stored locally. Cookies help us recognize your browser and capture certain information about your preferences and activities on our platform. We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage objects that serve comparable functions to traditional cookies in enhancing your gaming experience.

These technologies are essential for operating our online casino platform, enabling us to provide secure gaming sessions, remember your preferences, and deliver personalized content. Without certain cookies, many features of our gaming platform would not function properly, including account authentication, game progress tracking, and responsible gambling tools.

Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie TypePurposeDuration
Essential CookiesRequired for basic website functionality, security, and user authenticationSession or up to 12 months
Performance CookiesCollect information about website usage and performance optimizationUp to 24 months
Functional CookiesRemember user preferences, language settings, and personalization optionsUp to 12 months
Marketing CookiesTrack user behavior for targeted advertising and promotional campaignsUp to 24 months
Analytics CookiesMeasure website traffic, user engagement, and generate statistical reportsUp to 26 months

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our gaming platform and cannot be disabled. These cookies enable core functionality including user authentication, secure payment processing, fraud prevention, and maintaining your gaming session integrity. They also support our responsible gambling features, such as deposit limits and session time tracking, which are required under New Zealand gambling regulations.

  1. Authentication cookies that verify your identity and maintain secure login sessions
  2. Security cookies that protect against fraudulent activities and unauthorized access
  3. Load balancing cookies that ensure optimal platform performance during peak usage
  4. Compliance cookies that support age verification and responsible gambling controls

Performance and Analytics Cookies

Performance cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our gaming platform by collecting anonymous information about page views, game preferences, and user behavior patterns. This data enables us to optimize our services, improve game selection, and enhance overall user experience. We use this information to identify popular games, monitor platform performance, and detect technical issues that may affect gameplay.

Analytics cookies provide valuable insights into user demographics, gaming preferences, and platform usage statistics. This information helps us make informed decisions about game development, promotional campaigns, and platform improvements while ensuring we maintain anonymity and protect user privacy in accordance with New Zealand privacy laws.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enhance your gaming experience by remembering your preferences and settings. These cookies store information such as your preferred language, currency selection, game favorites, and display preferences. They also enable advanced features like personalized game recommendations, quick access to recently played games, and customized dashboard layouts.

  1. Language and region preferences for localized content delivery
  2. Game history and favorites for personalized gaming experiences
  3. Display settings including theme preferences and layout customization
  4. Communication preferences for notifications and promotional messages

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and promotional content based on your gaming interests and behavior. These cookies track your interaction with our marketing campaigns, measure advertising effectiveness, and prevent duplicate promotional offers. We may share this information with trusted advertising partners to provide targeted content across various platforms while respecting your privacy preferences.

These cookies help us deliver personalized bonuses, game recommendations, and promotional offers that align with your gaming preferences. They also enable us to measure the success of our marketing campaigns and optimize our promotional strategies to provide more relevant offers to our New Zealand players.

Third-Party Cookies

Our platform integrates with various third-party services including payment processors, game providers, customer support systems, and analytics platforms. These partners may place their own cookies on your device to provide their services effectively. We carefully select our partners and ensure they comply with applicable privacy laws and maintain appropriate data protection standards.

Third-party cookies may include those from social media platforms, live chat services, payment gateways, and game developers. While we cannot control these third-party cookies directly, we ensure our partners provide adequate privacy protections and transparent cookie policies for users to review.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have control over cookie usage on our platform through multiple management options. Our cookie preference center allows you to customize your settings for different cookie categories while maintaining essential functionality. You can access these settings at any time through your account dashboard or the cookie banner that appears during your first visit.

  1. Use our cookie preference center to enable or disable specific cookie categories
  2. Modify your browser settings to block or delete cookies automatically
  3. Configure browser notifications to alert you when cookies are being set
  4. Use private browsing mode to prevent cookie storage during gaming sessions
  5. Clear existing cookies through your browser’s privacy settings

To manage cookies in popular browsers, access Settings or Preferences, navigate to Privacy or Security sections, and locate Cookie or Site Data options. Each browser provides different levels of cookie control, from complete blocking to selective acceptance based on website categories or individual preferences.

Updates to This Policy

We regularly review and update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, and technological developments in the online gaming industry. Any significant changes will be communicated through our platform notifications, email updates, or prominent website announcements. Continued use of our services after policy updates indicates acceptance of the revised terms.

This policy was last updated on January 20, 2026, and reflects current practices and legal requirements applicable to online gaming operators in New Zealand. We encourage users to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie usage and data collection practices.