Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
akwest.co.nz ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at akwest.co.nz (the "Site"), including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto.
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: Name, email address, phone number, and other details you voluntarily provide when contacting us or signing up for communications.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referral source, pages visited, and time spent on pages.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to track your activity and preferences.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Site, including clicks, searches, and content engagement.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Analytics and performance monitoring to understand Site usage patterns and user behaviour.
- Affiliate tracking and commission attribution for casino and gambling product referrals.
- Site improvement, optimization, and user experience enhancement.
- Sending marketing communications and promotional content (with your consent where required).
- Responding to inquiries and providing customer support.
- Compliance with legal obligations and fraud prevention.
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookie types include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour and Site performance metrics.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable affiliate tracking and third-party advertising.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices.
You may opt-out of non-essential cookies by adjusting your browser settings or clicking "Reject Cookies" on our consent banner. Please note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos, gambling platforms, and affiliate partners (particularly LeoVegas and related services). We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information or engaging with their services. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- New Zealand Residents: Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to access, correct, and request deletion of your personal information.
- UK/EU Residents: Under GDPR, you have rights including access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and withdrawal of consent.
- Australian Residents: Under the Privacy Act 1988, you have rights to access and correct personal information.
- US Residents: Under applicable state privacy laws (CCPA, VCCPA, etc.), you may have rights to access, delete, and opt-out of data sales.
To exercise your rights, contact us at the details provided below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Typically, we retain data for:
- User contact information: Up to 2 years after last interaction, unless longer required by law.
- Analytics and usage data: Up to 1 year.
- Affiliate tracking information: As required for commission accuracy and dispute resolution.
You may request data deletion at any time, subject to legal and regulatory requirements.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Email: privacy@akwest.co.nz
Website: akwest.co.nz
We will respond to your request within 20 working days (or as required by applicable law).
This Privacy Policy is effective as of 2026 and may be updated periodically. We encourage you to review this policy regularly for changes. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of this Privacy Policy.