Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Garden Discovery ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the gardendiscovery.org website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise handle your information when you visit our site and interact with content related to online pokies in New Zealand.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and other contact details you voluntarily provide through forms or inquiries
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
- Cookies: Persistent and session-based cookies stored on your device
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, links clicked, referral sources, and interaction patterns
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address to verify New Zealand access
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Website analytics and performance monitoring
- Affiliate tracking and commission attribution
- Site improvement and user experience optimization
- Fraud prevention and security purposes
- Communication regarding updates or changes to our service
- Compliance with legal obligations
Cookie Policy
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality and security
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour to improve site performance
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals and affiliate commissions
- Marketing Cookies: Personalise content and track campaign effectiveness
You can control or opt-out of non-essential cookies by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie consent tool. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to online casinos, pokies operators, and other affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security measures, or content of external websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities. Your use of linked sites is at your own discretion and risk.
Your Rights
Under New Zealand privacy law (Privacy Act 2020), you have the right to:
- Access personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner if you believe your privacy has been breached
If you are located in the EU/UK, GDPR rights apply. If located in the USA, CCPA rights may apply. Please contact us to exercise these rights.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Affiliate tracking data is typically retained for 12 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal and contractual retention requirements.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have privacy concerns, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: gardendiscovery.org
We will respond to all privacy inquiries within 20 business days.