Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2026
Burns Lodge ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the burnslodge.nz website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all associated features, applications, and services (collectively, the "Site").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing and using Burns Lodge, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy. 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: When you contact us, subscribe to newsletters, or engage with our Site, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details you voluntarily provide.
- Technical Information: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the time and date of your visits.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and gather usage data.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Site, including clicks, time spent on pages, links followed, and affiliate casino selections.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our Site and services.
- To conduct analytics and understand user behaviour and preferences.
- To track affiliate referrals and commission attribution for partner casinos.
- To send marketing communications, newsletters, and promotional content (with your consent).
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and technical problems.
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses various types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for core Site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to track user behaviour and Site performance via third-party services.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to identify and attribute user referrals to partner casinos and track affiliate commissions.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver personalised advertising and track campaign effectiveness.
You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt out of non-essential cookies. However, disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Refer to your browser's help section for specific instructions.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including online casino operators and other affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these external sites. When you click on affiliate links and visit partner casinos, you are subject to their own privacy policies and terms of service.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities. Burns Lodge is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or responsible for the actions of linked sites.
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. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner if you believe we have breached privacy principles.
- EU/UK Residents: If you are in the European Union or United Kingdom, GDPR and UK GDPR rights apply, including the right to access, rectification, erasure, and data portability.
- US Residents: Depending on your state, you may have rights under state privacy laws such as CCPA or VCCPA.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected] with your request and supporting documentation.
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:
- Personal information collected for newsletter subscriptions is retained until you unsubscribe.
- Affiliate tracking cookies are retained for up to 90 days to accurately attribute referrals.
- Analytics data is retained for up to 12 months.
- Data related to legal obligations may be retained longer as required by law.
You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your inquiry within 20 business days or as required by applicable law.
Last Updated: January 2026