Last updated: May 2026 — Liam Harewood, Paddlesandsaddles

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Welcome to Paddlesandsaddles, accessible at paddlesandsaddles.co.nz. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website. Please read this document carefully. By continuing to use paddlesandsaddles.co.nz, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described herein.

This policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access or use paddlesandsaddles.co.nz, a website providing reviews and information about online casinos for users located in New Zealand.

1. Information We Collect

Paddlesandsaddles.co.nz may collect the following categories of information:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Your name and email address if you submit a contact form or subscribe to our newsletter
• Any feedback, comments, or correspondence you send to us directly

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Pages visited on paddlesandsaddles.co.nz and time spent on each page
• Referring website or source through which you arrived at our site
• Device identifiers and screen resolution data

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information such as financial details, government identification numbers, or health data through paddlesandsaddles.co.nz.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information collected by paddlesandsaddles.co.nz is used for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the functionality of our website
• To analyse user behaviour and traffic patterns using analytics tools
• To respond to enquiries or feedback submitted through our contact channels
• To send newsletters or updates where you have explicitly opted in
• To comply with applicable legal obligations under New Zealand law
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity on our platform

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Paddlesandsaddles.co.nz uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your web browser.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the basic operation of paddlesandsaddles.co.nz
• Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our content
• Preference Cookies: Used to remember your settings and preferences
• Third-Party Cookies: Placed by external services such as advertising partners and analytics providers

You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of paddlesandsaddles.co.nz.

4. Analytics

Paddlesandsaddles.co.nz uses third-party analytics services, which may include Google Analytics, to collect aggregated and anonymised data about site usage. These services may use cookies and other tracking technologies to report website trends. Data collected by analytics providers is subject to their respective privacy policies. We use this information solely to improve the content and performance of our website.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including online casino operators reviewed on paddlesandsaddles.co.nz. Please be aware that we have no control over the content, privacy practices, or security of external websites. This Privacy Policy applies exclusively to paddlesandsaddles.co.nz. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit through links on our platform.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where applicable
• Right to Restriction: Request that we limit how we process your data
• Right to Object: Object to certain types of data processing
• Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format

Visitors from the European Economic Area may exercise rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Residents of California may exercise rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). New Zealand residents are protected under the Privacy Act 2020, and we are committed to full compliance with its principles.

7. Data Retention

Paddlesandsaddles.co.nz retains personal information 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 required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the personal information collected through paddlesandsaddles.co.nz against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Paddlesandsaddles.co.nz is intended solely for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so that we may take appropriate steps to remove such information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of paddlesandsaddles.co.nz following the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

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

• Responsible Person: Liam Harewood
• Website: paddlesandsaddles.co.nz
• Email: privacy@paddlesandsaddles.co.nz

Liam Harewood is the owner and operator of paddlesandsaddles.co.nz and is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable privacy legislation, including the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. All privacy-related enquiries will be addressed within a reasonable timeframe.