Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how northlandwritersreadersandpoetsfestival.com ("we," "us," "our," or "Website") collects, uses, and protects your personal information. We are committed to maintaining your privacy in accordance with New Zealand's Privacy Act 2020 and applicable international data protection regulations.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and contact details when you voluntarily submit forms or sign up for newsletters.
- Technical Information: IP addresses, browser type, device information, and operating system.
- Cookies: Tracking cookies and similar technologies to identify your browsing patterns.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, links clicked, and referral sources.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Conducting website analytics and performance measurement.
- Tracking affiliate referrals and commissions.
- Improving website functionality, content, and user experience.
- Sending promotional communications (with your consent).
- Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity.
Cookie Policy
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour to improve our service.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals to casino partners.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and retargeting.
You may opt out of non-essential cookies through your browser settings or by disabling cookies entirely. However, this may limit website functionality. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
Third-Party Links
This Website contains links to external casino operators and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, terms, or content of third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any online casino or gambling service before providing personal or financial information. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms.
Your Rights
Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
- Opt out of marketing communications.
- Lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner if you believe we have breached your privacy rights.
If you are accessing this Website from the European Union or United Kingdom, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you are in the United States, certain rights may apply under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other state regulations.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Typically, we retain user data for up to three years unless you request deletion or opt out of our communications. Analytics and cookie data are retained for up to two years.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or need to report a privacy concern, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to all privacy requests within 20 working days in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.