Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
Welcome to pastanostra.co.nz. We provide informational content, comparisons, and reviews of PayPal casino operators for users in New Zealand. We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy in compliance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and other applicable data protection frameworks.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of information when you interact with our website:
- Personal Information: Your name and email address, collected only when voluntarily submitted (e.g., through contact forms or newsletter subscriptions).
- Technical Data: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, device identifier, time zone, and operating system.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referral sources, link clicks (including affiliate link referrals), and navigation paths.
- Cookies: Small text files placed on your device to ensure site functionality, gather performance metrics, and track outbound affiliate referrals.
2. How We Use Information
We use the data collected for lawful purposes aligned with our business operations, including:
- Analytics & Performance: Monitoring visitor trends and site performance to optimize layout, speed, and content relevancy.
- Affiliate Tracking: Generating anonymized tracking data when you click outbound referral links to partner online casinos or payment operators.
- Site Improvement: Troubleshooting technical issues, preventing fraudulent activity, and enhancing user navigation.
- Communication: Responding to inquiries or feedback sent through our contact channels.
3. Cookie Policy
Our website utilizes cookies to deliver an efficient browsing experience. The cookies we deploy include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the fundamental technical operation and security of the website.
- Analytics Cookies: Collect aggregated, anonymous data regarding how visitors navigate the site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Placed when you click on links to third-party PayPal casinos, attributing referrals to pastanostra.co.nz without storing personally identifiable information.
Managing Cookies: You can configure your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect your browsing experience and site functionality.
4. Third-Party Links
pastanostra.co.nz operates as an independent affiliate platform. Our website contains outbound links to external third-party entities, including licensed online casino operators, payment processing services (such as PayPal), and regulatory authorities. We do not operate these gambling platforms and have no control over their policies, systems, or data collection practices. Once you leave our domain, your data is governed solely by the privacy policy and terms of use of the destination website.
5. Your Rights
We respect your privacy rights under applicable jurisdictions:
- New Zealand (Privacy Act 2020): You have the right to request access to any personal information we hold about you and to request the correction of inaccurate data. You may also lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) at privacy.org.nz.
- European Economic Area / UK (GDPR / UK GDPR): Where applicable, users may request data deletion, restriction of processing, data portability, or object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- United States (CCPA / CPRA): Eligible residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Non-identifiable analytical information may be retained indefinitely in an aggregated format for statistical reporting.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions, feedback, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact our Data Privacy Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Website: pastanost