Last updated: June 2026 — Liam Hargreaves, Thek9way

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Website: thek9way.co.nz

Owner: Liam Hargreaves

This Privacy Policy describes how thek9way.co.nz collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information obtained from visitors to this website. By accessing or using thek9way.co.nz, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue your use of the website immediately.

1. Information We Collect

thek9way.co.nz may collect the following categories of personal and non-personal information when you visit or interact with the website:

• Usage Data: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and other diagnostic data collected automatically when you access the site.
• Contact Information: If you voluntarily contact us via email or a contact form, we may collect your name and email address solely to respond to your enquiry.
• Cookie Data: Information gathered through cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in the Cookies section below.
• Device Information: Information about the device you use to access thek9way.co.nz, including device type, screen resolution, and mobile network information.

2. How We Use Your Information

thek9way.co.nz uses collected information for the following purposes:

• To monitor, analyse, and improve the performance and content of the website.
• To understand how visitors interact with our New Zealand online casino reviews and related content.
• To respond to direct enquiries submitted by users.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity.
• To comply with applicable legal obligations.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

thek9way.co.nz uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and gather analytical data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit the website.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality and cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to collect aggregated information about how visitors use thek9way.co.nz, helping us improve site performance and content quality.
• Advertising and Affiliate Cookies: Used to track referrals to third-party casino operators featured in our reviews, allowing us to receive referral commissions where applicable.

You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of thek9way.co.nz.

4. Analytics Services

thek9way.co.nz utilises third-party analytics tools, which may include Google Analytics, to collect anonymised usage data. These services may set their own cookies and collect data in accordance with their respective privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party analytics providers.

5. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Relationships

thek9way.co.nz contains links to external websites, including New Zealand online casino operators reviewed on this platform. These third-party websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies. thek9way.co.nz is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of any third-party websites. We strongly encourage users to review the privacy policy of any external website before providing personal information.

Please be aware that thek9way.co.nz may receive compensation through affiliate partnerships with casino operators featured in our reviews. This does not influence our editorial independence or the accuracy of our content.

6. Data Retention and Security

thek9way.co.nz retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. We implement reasonable technical and organisational security measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.

7. Your Rights Under Applicable Privacy Laws

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data. These may include rights provided under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Economic Area, or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents.

These rights may include:

• Right of Access: The right to request a copy of the personal information 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 certain types of data processing.
• Right to Data Portability: The right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact section below.

8. Children's Privacy

thek9way.co.nz is intended solely for individuals aged 18 years and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe that a person under the age of 18 has submitted personal information through this website, please contact us immediately so that we may take appropriate action.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

thek9way.co.nz reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to remain informed about how we protect your information. Continued use of thek9way.co.nz following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Information

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

• Responsible Person: Liam Hargreaves
• Website: thek9way.co.nz
• Email: privacy@thek9way.co.nz

Liam Hargreaves is the owner and editorial responsible person for thek9way.co.nz and is committed to handling all privacy-related enquiries promptly and transparently. All requests will be acknowledged within a reasonable timeframe in accordance with applicable New Zealand and international privacy legislation.