Last updated: June 2026 — Marcus Haldane, Thecookshop

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Thecookshop ("we," "us," or "our"), operated by Marcus Haldane and accessible at thecookshop.co.nz, collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit our website. By using thecookshop.co.nz, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of this website immediately.

1. Who We Are

Thecookshop is an independent online casino review and information website serving the New Zealand market. The website is owned and operated by Marcus Haldane. We provide editorial reviews, rankings, and information about online casino platforms available to New Zealand residents. We do not operate any gambling services directly.

2. Information We Collect

When you interact with thecookshop.co.nz, we may collect the following categories of information:

Automatically Collected Data: IP addresses, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time spent on pages, and general geographic location.
Cookie Data: Information stored via cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in our Cookies section below.
Voluntarily Submitted Data: If you contact us via email or a contact form, we may collect your name, email address, and any details you include in your message.
Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymised data collected through third-party analytics tools to help us understand how users interact with our content.

We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from individuals under the age of 18. Thecookshop.co.nz is intended solely for adults of legal gambling age in New Zealand.

3. How We Use Your Information

Information collected through thecookshop.co.nz is used for the following purposes:

To operate, maintain, and improve the functionality of our website.
To analyse visitor behaviour and optimise our content and user experience.
To respond to enquiries or communications you send to us.
To monitor site security and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity.
To comply with applicable legal obligations.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Thecookshop.co.nz uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our site. We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for the basic functioning of the website.
Analytics Cookies: Used to collect anonymous data about how visitors use thecookshop.co.nz, including pages viewed and traffic sources.
Advertising and Affiliate Cookies: Used to track referrals through affiliate links to online casino operators. These cookies help us understand which recommendations lead to actions on third-party platforms.

You may adjust your cookie preferences through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on thecookshop.co.nz.

5. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Disclosures

Thecookshop.co.nz contains links to third-party websites, including online casino operators reviewed on our platform. When you click these links, you will leave our website and be subject to the privacy policies of those third-party sites. We have no control over, and accept no responsibility for, the content or privacy practices of any external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any casino or platform you visit through our referral links.

Some links on thecookshop.co.nz are affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you register or make a purchase through those links. This does not affect our editorial independence or the cost to you as a user.

6. Analytics Services

We use third-party analytics services, which may include Google Analytics, to help us understand site usage patterns. These services may collect anonymised data about your browsing behaviour through cookies and similar technologies. Data collected is processed in accordance with each provider's privacy policy. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may disclose information in the following limited circumstances:

When required to comply with applicable law, legal proceedings, or enforceable government requests.
To protect the rights, property, or safety of thecookshop.co.nz, its owner, or its users.
With trusted service providers who assist in operating our website, provided they agree to keep such information confidential.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. These may include:

Right of Access: The right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal data where applicable.
Right to Object: The right to object to the processing of your data for certain purposes.
GDPR: If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation.
CCPA: If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know, delete, and opt out of the sale of personal information.

New Zealand residents also have rights under the Privacy Act 2020, which governs the collection and handling of personal information in New Zealand. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of thecookshop.co.nz following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact the responsible person directly:

Name: Marcus Haldane
Website: thecookshop.co.nz
Email: privacy@thecookshop.co.nz

Marcus Haldane is the owner and responsible party for all data processing activities conducted through thecookshop.co.nz. We aim to respond to all legitimate privacy enquiries within 30 days of receipt.