Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to startnzgames. We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy, in accordance with applicable laws including the New Zealand Privacy Act and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information through various methods, including:
- Your name and email address
- Information provided through registration forms (including GCLID for Enhanced Conversions)
- Technical data (IP address, browser type, device specifications)
- Cookies and tracking information (via Cookiebot and Consent Mode)
- Your gaming activities and preferences
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Run and maintain our platform
- Confirm your age and eligibility (18+ only)
- Track marketing performance with Google Ads (offline and Enhanced Conversions)
- Customize and improve your experience
- Comply with legal obligations and ensure security
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on your consent, our legal obligations, and our legitimate business interests—including service enhancement and marketing analytics.
5. Information Sharing
We only share your information with:
- Service providers (such as hosting and analytics partners)
- Regulatory authorities when legally required
- Advertisers, but only as anonymized data (never personal information)
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
6. International Data Transfers
Some of our services are hosted in the UK or other countries. When data is transferred internationally, we ensure adequate safeguards are implemented.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. Data no longer needed will be securely deleted or anonymized.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access, modify, or remove your personal data
- Object to or limit how your data is processed
- Revoke your consent at any time
- Submit a complaint to a relevant data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
9. Cookies & Consent Mode
We use Cookiebot for cookie and consent management, and Google Consent Mode to honor your preferences. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.
10. External Support Resources
For additional help or support, you can visit:
- Gamblers Anonymous
- National Council on Problem Gambling
- Computer Gaming Addicts Anonymous
11. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to request data deletion, contact us at [email protected].
12. Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Please review this page regularly for the current version. Last updated: 2025-04-10.