Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2026
mc2018.co.nz ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the online pokies review and affiliate website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related to, connected to, or accessible through mc2018.co.nz (collectively, the "Site").
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 contact details you voluntarily provide when contacting us or signing up for our newsletter.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers automatically collected when you access the Site.
- Cookies: Information stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy below).
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referral sources, clicks, and other behavioural analytics.
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Links clicked, casino referrals, and affiliate commission information to process partner payments.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Analytics and performance monitoring to understand Site usage patterns
- Affiliate tracking and commission calculation for partner casinos
- Site improvement, functionality enhancement, and user experience optimization
- Responding to your inquiries and customer support
- Sending newsletters, promotional content, and updates (with your consent)
- Compliance with legal obligations and fraud prevention
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality, security, and basic navigation.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour to understand Site performance and usage.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor casino referrals and attribute commissions to affiliate partners.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising and remarketing campaigns.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking essential cookies may impair Site functionality. For more information about managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to online casinos, gaming platforms, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of these external websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site before providing personal information or engaging in transactions. Your use of third-party sites is governed by their terms and privacy policies, not ours.
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 request access to, correction of, and deletion of your personal information held by us.
- EU/UK Residents: You have rights under GDPR, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing.
- US Residents: Depending on your state, you may have rights under CCPA, VCDPA, or other state privacy laws.
- Australian Residents: You have rights under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in the Contact Us section below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Affiliate tracking data is retained for accounting and commission verification purposes. You may request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@mc2018.co.nz
Website: mc2018.co.nz
We will respond to your inquiry within 20 working days or as required by applicable law.
Last Updated: January 2026