Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how thermostat.co.nz (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website. We are a mobile pokies affiliate website intended for users in New Zealand. This policy is effective as of 2026.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Name and email address — if you contact us or subscribe to updates.
• IP address — automatically collected for security and analytics.
• Cookies — small data files stored on your device to improve functionality and track affiliate links.
• Usage data — pages visited, time on site, referring URLs, device type, and browser information.

How We Use Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Analytics — to understand how visitors use our site and which content is most helpful.
• Affiliate tracking — to correctly attribute visits and sign-ups to third-party casino partners when you click our links.
• Site improvement — to fix issues, personalise content, and enhance user experience.

Cookie Policy

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies — required for basic site functionality.
• Analytics cookies — help us measure traffic and usage (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Affiliate cookies — track clicks on outbound casino links to ensure commissions are accurately recorded.

You can opt out of non-essential cookies through your browser settings. You may also clear existing cookies at any time. Disabling cookies may affect some site features and affiliate link tracking.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to external online casinos and affiliate partners. We do not control the privacy practices of these third-party websites. Once you leave thermostat.co.nz, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights over your personal information:

• New Zealand (Privacy Act 2020) — access, correction, and deletion of personal information we hold about you.
• European Union / United Kingdom (GDPR) — right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing.
• United States (CCPA/CPRA where applicable) — right to know, delete, opt out of sale/sharing, and non-discrimination.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within one month where required by law.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including affiliate tracking and legal compliance. Analytics data may be retained in aggregate form. Contact form submissions are kept for up to 24 months unless you request earlier deletion.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please email us at: privacy@thermostat.co.nz.