Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2026
Westwind Projects ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the website westwindprojects.co.nz. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise handle your information in connection with our website and services.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or inquiries, we collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide.
- IP Address: We automatically collect your IP address when you visit our website.
- Cookies: We use cookies to store preferences and track your activity on our site (see Cookie Policy below).
- Usage Data: We collect information about your browsing behaviour, pages visited, time spent on pages, referral sources, and device information.
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services.
- To conduct analytics and understand user behaviour and preferences.
- To track affiliate commissions and performance metrics from linked casino operators.
- To send newsletters, promotions, and updates (only where you have opted in).
- To respond to your inquiries and customer support requests.
- To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud.
- To personalise your browsing experience.
Cookie Policy
We use the following types of cookies on westwindprojects.co.nz:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site usage through Google Analytics and similar services.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals and affiliate commissions from partner casino operators.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting and promotional purposes.
Opt-Out Options: You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Third-Party Links
Westwindprojects.co.nz contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos and other affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these external websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site before providing your personal information or engaging in transactions.
Your use of linked casino operators and gambling services is subject to their own terms and privacy policies, which are independent of our control.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- For New Zealand residents: Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to access, correct, and request deletion of your personal information. You may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner if you believe we have breached the Privacy Act.
- For EU/UK residents: Under GDPR/UK GDPR, you have rights including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection.
- For US residents: Depending on your state, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or similar state privacy laws.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Typically:
- Contact form submissions are retained for 2 years or as needed for customer service.
- Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics retention settings.
- Affiliate tracking cookies are retained according to affiliate partner requirements.
- Newsletter subscribers' information is retained until unsubscribe.
You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: westwindprojects.co.nz
We will respond to your inquiries within 30 days or as required by applicable law.
Last Updated: January 2026