Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Creating Communities ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the creatingcommunities.co.nz website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all related content, functionality, and services offered on or through our website (the "Site").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site. By accessing and using creatingcommunities.co.nz, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information about you in various ways, including:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit information through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or account registration, we may collect your name, email address, telephone number, and any other information you provide.
- Technical Information: We automatically collect technical data including your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, operating system, referring/exit pages, and the dates and times of your visits.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and preferences on our Site.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Site, including the content you view, links you click, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To conduct analytics and understand how visitors use our Site
- To track affiliate referrals and commissions from casino partners
- To improve Site functionality, user experience, and content
- To send you promotional emails and newsletters (with your consent)
- To respond to your inquiries and customer service requests
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use
- To detect, prevent, and address technical and security issues
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic Site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Allow us to analyze Site usage and performance through tools such as Google Analytics.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Enable us to track referrals to casino partners and receive affiliate commissions.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver personalized advertising and track campaign effectiveness.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. You may refuse cookies or receive a warning before cookies are set. Please note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality. For more information on how to manage cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains affiliate links and references to external websites, including online casinos, poker rooms, and other gambling operators. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites before providing your personal information or engaging in any transactions.
When you click on affiliate links and register with our casino partners, your interactions with those operators are governed by their respective privacy policies, not ours.
Your Rights
Under New Zealand Privacy Principles, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner if you believe we have breached the Privacy Act 2020
If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) apply. If you are located in California, USA, your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) apply.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention period may vary depending on the context of processing and our legal obligations.
Analytics and usage data are typically retained for up to 26 months. Affiliate tracking data is retained in accordance with relevant tax and accounting regulations. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal restrictions.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@creatingcommunities.co.nz
Website: creatingcommunities.co.nz
We will respond to your inquiry within 20 working days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (New Zealand).