Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Fish and Friends ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the fishandfriends.co.nz website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise handle your information when you visit our site.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly, including:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and contact details when you sign up or contact us
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
- Cookies: Tracking cookies and similar technologies to recognize your device
- Usage Data: Pages visited, links clicked, referral sources, time spent on site, and interaction patterns
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information such as health data, biometric data, or financial account details. However, we are an affiliate website and do not directly process payments or gambling transactions.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Analytics and performance monitoring to understand user behaviour and site effectiveness
- Affiliate tracking and commission management with partnered online casinos
- Site improvement, feature development, and user experience optimization
- Marketing communications (only where you have consented)
- Fraud prevention and security purposes
- Legal compliance and regulatory obligations
Cookie Policy
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality and security
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour to improve our services (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals to casino partners for commission purposes
- Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting and promotional campaigns
You can opt-out of non-essential cookies by:
- Adjusting your browser settings to disable cookies
- Using browser extensions that block tracking
- Visiting www.youronlinechoices.com.au to opt-out of targeted advertising (applicable in NZ)
Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Fish and Friends is an affiliate website that links to online casinos and gambling operators. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, terms, or content of these third-party sites. Each casino operator maintains its own privacy policy and data handling practices. We strongly encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal or financial information.
Our inclusion of affiliate links does not constitute endorsement or guarantee of these operators' services or compliance with gambling regulations.
Your Rights
Under New Zealand privacy law and the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:
- Access 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 at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner if you believe we have breached the Privacy Act 2020
If you are accessing our site from the European Union or United Kingdom, GDPR rights apply, including the right to data portability and withdrawal of consent. If you are in the United States, CCPA rights may apply depending on your residency.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Typically:
- User account and contact information: retained for the duration of your relationship with us plus 2 years
- Analytics and usage data: retained for up to 26 months
- Affiliate tracking data: retained for up to 90 days or as required by affiliate agreements
- Cookies: vary by type (essential cookies remain until browser closure; analytics cookies typically 26 months)
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: fishandfriends.co.nz
We will respond to all privacy inquiries within 20 working days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner at www.privacy.org.nz.
Disclaimer: This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes. Fish and Friends operates as an affiliate information site and does not directly operate gambling services. Users must comply with New Zealand gambling laws and the Gambling Act 2003. Gambling can be harmful if not conducted responsibly.