Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Protect Our Future ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the website protectourfuture.org.nz. 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: When you voluntarily submit forms or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
- IP Address: We automatically collect your Internet Protocol (IP) address, which helps us understand your geographic location and device information.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track your browsing behaviour, preferences, and interactions on our site.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks, and referral sources.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To conduct analytics and understand user behaviour and website performance
- To track affiliate relationships and commission structures with third-party casinos and gambling operators
- To improve, personalise, and optimise our website functionality and user experience
- To send you promotional materials, newsletters, and updates (where you have consented)
- To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud or abuse
- To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals to our casino partners and calculate commissions.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting and personalised advertising.
You can opt out of non-essential cookies by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie consent tool. However, disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party casino websites and other gambling operators. We are an affiliate website and earn commissions from referrals to these sites. Please note that:
- We do not control the privacy practices of third-party websites.
- Each casino operator has its own privacy policy, which we encourage you to review before providing personal information.
- We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of linked external websites.
- Your use of third-party gambling sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.
Your Rights
Under New Zealand privacy law and applicable international regulations, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: You may request access to personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: You may request that we correct or update inaccurate personal information.
- Right to Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements.
- Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails.
- Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a portable format.
If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) also apply. If you are in the United States, rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and similar state laws may apply. We comply with all applicable privacy laws.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:
- Personal information provided through contact forms is retained for up to 2 years or until you request deletion.
- Affiliate tracking data is retained for accounting and legal compliance purposes (typically 7 years).
- Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months (as per Google Analytics default settings).
- Cookies are retained according to their expiration dates, typically ranging from session-based to 2 years.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@protectourfuture.org.nz
Website: protectourfuture.org.nz
We will respond to your enquiry within 20 working days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the New Zealand Office of the Privacy Commissioner.
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We encourage you to review this page regularly for updates.