Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 January 2026

Website: findasurgeon.co.nz

Responsible Person: Liam Harrington

This Privacy Policy describes how findasurgeon.co.nz collects, uses, stores, and protects information obtained from visitors to our website. By accessing or using findasurgeon.co.nz, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. We are committed to safeguarding your personal information and respecting your privacy rights in accordance with applicable New Zealand privacy legislation, including the Privacy Act 2020, as well as internationally recognised frameworks such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable.

Information We Collect

findasurgeon.co.nz may collect two categories of information from users who visit our site:

Automatically Collected Information

IP address and approximate geographic location
Browser type, version, and operating system
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
Referring URLs and exit pages
Device identifiers and screen resolution

Voluntarily Provided Information

Name and email address submitted via contact forms or newsletter sign-ups
Any feedback, comments, or correspondence you send to us directly

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as financial details, government identification numbers, or payment card information through findasurgeon.co.nz.

How We Use Your Information

Information collected through findasurgeon.co.nz is used solely for legitimate operational purposes, including:

Improving website content, structure, and user experience
Analysing site traffic and visitor behaviour to enhance our online casino NZ review content
Responding to enquiries and communications submitted by users
Sending optional newsletters or updates where you have provided explicit consent
Ensuring the security and integrity of our website
Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

findasurgeon.co.nz uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytical data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser.

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function correctly and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies: Used to collect anonymous data about how visitors interact with findasurgeon.co.nz, helping us improve site performance.
Preference Cookies: Allow the site to remember your settings and customise your experience.

You may adjust your browser settings at any time to refuse or delete cookies. Please be aware that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of findasurgeon.co.nz.

Third-Party Links and Services

findasurgeon.co.nz contains links to third-party websites, including online casino operators, software providers, and affiliate partners reviewed on our platform. When you click on such links and leave findasurgeon.co.nz, you are subject to the privacy policies of those external websites. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content or privacy practices of any third-party sites.

We use third-party analytics tools, which may independently collect anonymised usage data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Analytics

findasurgeon.co.nz uses web analytics services to monitor and report on website traffic. These services collect anonymised data including session duration, page views, and referral sources. All data collected through analytics is used exclusively to improve our review content and website performance. Analytics data is not used to personally identify individual users.

Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where no legal basis exists for retention.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time where processing is based on consent.
Right to Object: Object to processing of your data for specific purposes.
Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider in a machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

Data Retention

findasurgeon.co.nz retains personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. Analytics data is typically retained in anonymised form and may be kept for extended periods solely for statistical and improvement purposes.

Children's Privacy

findasurgeon.co.nz publishes content related to online gambling and casino reviews. Our website is intended strictly for adults aged 18 years and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately so we may take appropriate action.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Liam Harrington reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Any material changes will be reflected by updating the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to remain informed about how findasurgeon.co.nz protects your information. Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information on findasurgeon.co.nz, please contact the responsible person directly:

Name: Liam Harrington
Website: findasurgeon.co.nz
Role: Owner and Data Controller, findasurgeon.co.nz

We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within a reasonable timeframe and in compliance with applicable New Zealand privacy legislation.

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