Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how foc.co.nz ("we", "our", "site") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website. We operate as an affiliate website providing information about online casinos in New Zealand. We comply with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and, where applicable, international privacy laws.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name and email address if you contact us or subscribe to a newsletter.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: As described in our Cookie Policy below.
- Usage Data: Clicks, time spent on pages, interaction with affiliate links, and navigation patterns.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use the site, measure traffic, and improve content performance.
- Affiliate Tracking: To track referrals to third-party casino websites and correctly attribute commissions. This may involve storing a unique identifier or cookie.
- Site Improvement: To personalise user experience, remember preferences, and enhance functionality.
- Communication: To respond to enquiries or send requested email updates.
3. Cookie Policy
Cookies are small text files placed on your device. We use the following types:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand visitor behaviour (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Cookies: Track clicks on outbound casino links to credit referrals. These may be set by us or third-party affiliate networks.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings such as language or cookie consent.
Opt-out Options: You can disable cookies through your browser settings. You may also opt out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Note that disabling affiliate cookies may affect the proper tracking of referrals, but you will still be able to access the site.
4. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to external online casinos, gambling operators, and other affiliate websites. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies and data practices. We do not control and are not responsible for their privacy policies, cookie usage, or handling of your personal information. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- New Zealand (Privacy Act 2020): Right to access and request correction of your personal information held by us.
- European Union / United Kingdom (GDPR): Right to access, rectification, erasure ("right to be forgotten"), restriction of processing, data portability, and objection to processing.
- United States (CCPA/CPRA where applicable): Right to know what personal information is collected, right to delete, right to opt out of sale/sharing, and right to non-discrimination.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below. We will respond within one month for NZ and GDPR requests, and within 45 days for CCPA requests where applicable.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Analytics data may be retained in aggregated form indefinitely. Affiliate tracking data is typically retained for up to 30 to 90 days depending on the affiliate program. After the retention period, personal data is deleted or anonymised.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@foc.co.nz
Website: foc.co.nz