Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Cotton and Clay ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the cottonandclay.co.nz website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our site.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and contact details you voluntarily provide when contacting us or signing up for communications.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referral source, and pages visited.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Unique identifiers stored on your device to recognize you on return visits.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our content, including time spent on pages and links clicked.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Website analytics and performance monitoring
- Affiliate tracking and commission calculations
- Improving site functionality and user experience
- Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
- Sending newsletters and promotional communications (with your consent)
- Detecting and preventing fraud or unauthorized access
Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior to improve our site.
- Affiliate Cookies: Monitor referrals to partner casinos for commission tracking.
- Marketing Cookies: Support targeted advertising and retargeting campaigns.
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to external websites, including online casinos and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information or engaging in transactions. Our linking to external websites does not constitute endorsement of their content or privacy practices.
Your Rights
Under New Zealand's Privacy Act 2020, you have the following rights:
- Right to access your personal information
- Right to request correction of inaccurate information
- Right to request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)
- Right to withdraw consent for communications
- Right to lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner if you believe your rights have been breached
If you are located in the EU or UK, your rights under GDPR apply. If you are in the US, CCPA rights may apply depending on your state of residence.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Analytics and usage data are typically retained for up to 24 months. Affiliate tracking data is retained for the duration required to process commissions and resolve disputes.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@cottonandclay.co.nz
We will respond to your request within 20 working days or as required by applicable law.