Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Mapua Community Library ("we," "us," or "our") operates the mapuacommunitylibrary.co.nz website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our site, which provides information about top 10 online casinos in New Zealand.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit information through contact forms or newsletters, we may collect your name, email address, and other details you provide.
- IP Address: We automatically collect your Internet Protocol (IP) address to understand site access patterns and prevent abuse.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather usage data.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, links clicked, and time spent on the site.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Conducting analytics and understanding user behaviour through Google Analytics and similar tools
- Affiliate tracking to monitor and manage referrals to partner casino websites
- Improving site functionality, content, and user experience
- Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
- Complying with legal obligations
Cookie Policy
Our website uses various types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Track referrals to partner casinos to credit affiliate commissions.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.
You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt out of non-essential cookies at any time. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party casino websites and affiliates. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of these external sites. When you click on links to partner casinos or affiliate websites, you leave our site and are subject to their respective privacy policies. We encourage you to review their privacy statements before providing any personal information.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- New Zealand Residents: Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to access, correct, and request deletion of your personal information. You also have the right to lodge complaints with the Privacy Commissioner.
- EU/UK Residents: Under GDPR, you have rights including access, rectification, erasure, and data portability. You may withdraw consent at any time.
- US Residents: Under the CCPA and similar state laws, you have rights to know what data is collected, delete data, and opt-out of sales or sharing of personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact Us section below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Analytics cookies are typically retained for up to 26 months. Affiliate tracking data is retained for the duration necessary to process and verify commissions. You may request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@mapuacommunitylibrary.co.nz
We will respond to your inquiry within 20 working days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner (New Zealand), the Information Commissioner's Office (UK/EU), or your relevant state attorney general (US).