Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Meet the Makers ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the meetthemakers.nz website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our site. By accessing and using meetthemakers.nz, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or inquiries, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide.
- IP Address: We automatically collect your Internet Protocol (IP) address when you visit our website.
- 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, time spent on pages, links clicked, and referring URLs.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Analytics: To analyze website performance, user behavior, and traffic patterns to improve our services.
- Affiliate Tracking: To track affiliate links and commissions from partner casinos and gambling platforms.
- Site Improvement: To enhance user experience, optimize content, and develop new features.
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries and send you information about our services (with your consent).
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations.
Cookie Policy
We use various types of cookies on meetthemakers.nz:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to track user behavior and website performance.
- Affiliate Cookies: Used to identify affiliate referrals and track commissions from partner casinos.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver personalized content and advertisements.
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality. For more information about cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Links
meetthemakers.nz contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos, gambling platforms, and 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 websites before providing personal information or engaging with their services.
Your use of third-party websites is governed by their respective terms of service and privacy policies, not this Privacy Policy.
Your Rights
As a user in New Zealand, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request access to personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations).
- Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your information for certain purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have additional rights under the GDPR. If you are in the United States, you may have rights under the CCPA or similar state privacy laws. Please contact us to exercise any of these rights.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. The retention period varies depending on the type of information and its purpose:
- Contact form submissions: up to 2 years
- Analytics data: up to 14 months
- Affiliate tracking data: as required by affiliate agreements and legal obligations
- Cookie data: varies by cookie type (see your browser settings)
You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@meetthemakers.nz
Website: meetthemakers.nz
We will respond to your inquiries within 30 days of receipt.