Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how electionscorecards.org.nz ("we," "us," "our," or the "Site") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in our data practices.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit forms or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and other details you provide.
- Technical Information: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
- Usage Data: We track pages visited, time spent on the Site, referral sources, and interactions with content and links.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyse Site usage.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To conduct analytics and understand how visitors use the Site
- To track affiliate referrals and commissions from casino partners
- To improve Site functionality, content, and user experience
- To respond to your inquiries and communications
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand visitor behaviour through Google Analytics and similar tools.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals to partner casino websites.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and remarketing campaigns.
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You may refuse or delete cookies, though this may affect Site functionality. For detailed information, visit allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party casino websites, affiliate partners, and other external services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, data collection, or content. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information or engaging with their services. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- New Zealand Residents: Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information.
- European Union/UK Residents: Under GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing.
- United States Residents: Depending on your state, you may have rights under CCPA, LGPD, or similar legislation.
To exercise your rights, contact us using the details in the "Contact Us" section below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Typically, we retain:
- Personal information provided via forms: Until you request deletion or 3 years of inactivity
- Analytics data: Automatically deleted after 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Affiliate tracking data: Retained for 12 months for commission tracking purposes
- Cookies: Vary by type; most expire within 12 months
You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@electionscorecards.org.nz
Website: electionscorecards.org.nz
We will respond to your request within 20 working days in accordance with applicable privacy laws.