Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2026
CMAA ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the website cmaa.org.nz. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number (if voluntarily provided through contact forms or newsletter subscriptions)
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on the site
- Cookies and Tracking: First-party and third-party cookies to enhance user experience and track affiliate referrals
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our content, links clicked, and pages accessed
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Analytics and website performance monitoring
- Affiliate tracking and commission attribution
- Site improvement and personalisation
- Responding to your inquiries and communications
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Marketing and promotional communications (with your consent)
Cookie Policy
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behaviour through Google Analytics and similar services
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Track referrals to our casino partners for affiliate commission purposes
- Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting and personalised advertising
Opt-Out Options: You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling 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 external casino and affiliate websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party sites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites before providing personal information. Clicking links to casino websites and subsequent sign-ups may be subject to our affiliate tracking cookies.
Your Rights
Under New Zealand law, and applicable international regulations, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (NZ)
EU and UK residents may have additional rights under GDPR. US residents may have rights under state privacy laws including CCPA (California). 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. Affiliate tracking data is typically retained for 30-90 days. You may request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to legal retention requirements. Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@cmaa.org.nz
We will respond to your request within 20 business days in accordance with applicable privacy legislation.