Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit hostilecustoms.co.nz or interact with our content:

• Personal Information: name and email address if you voluntarily submit them via contact forms or newsletter sign-ups.
• Automatically Collected Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the date/time of your visit.
• Cookies: small text files stored on your device to enhance site functionality, analyse traffic, and support affiliate tracking.
• Usage Data: information about how you use the website, including click patterns, time spent on pages, and interactions with affiliate links.

How We Use Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Analytics: to understand how visitors use our site and to improve content and user experience.
• Affiliate Tracking: to track clicks and conversions from links to third-party betting sites, which may earn us a commission.
• Site Improvement: to diagnose technical issues, optimise page performance, and personalise recommendations where applicable.
• Communication: to respond to enquiries or send newsletters if you have opted in (you may unsubscribe at any time).

Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to distinguish you from other users and to provide a better browsing experience.

• Essential Cookies: required for the website to function, such as remembering cookie preferences.
• Analytics Cookies: help us measure traffic and usage patterns (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Affiliate Cookies: set when you click an affiliate link to attribute the referral to our website.
• Functionality Cookies: remember choices you make, such as language or region.

Opt-Out Options: You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. You may also opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party gambling sites, affiliate partners, and other external resources. These sites have their own privacy policies and data collection practices, which we do not control. We are not responsible for the privacy or security of any information you provide to those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any personal data.

Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• New Zealand (Privacy Act 2020): right to access and request correction of personal information held about you.
• European Union / United Kingdom (GDPR): rights to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and to object to processing.
• United States (CCPA/CPRA for California residents): rights to know, delete, and opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Automatically collected analytics data may be stored in aggregate form indefinitely. Affiliate tracking data is typically retained for the duration required by our affiliate partners, usually up to 30–90 days after a click.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]