Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2026
Welcome to somacaine.com. We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy while you browse our independent comparison resource for NZ gambling sites. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information when you access our website:
- Personal Information: Name and email address, provided voluntarily when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us via web forms.
- Device and Technical Data: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, operating system, and internet service provider.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referral sources, external links clicked, and general browsing behavior.
- Cookies: Small text files placed on your device to enhance site navigation and gather analytical data.
2. How We Use Information
We utilize the gathered information for the following legitimate purposes:
- Site Improvement: Optimising website performance, content layout, and user experience tailored for New Zealand visitors.
- Analytics: Analysing aggregate traffic metrics and usage trends across our site.
- Affiliate Tracking: Generating and processing anonymised tracking identifiers when you click outbound links to partner online casinos or sportsbooks.
- Communication: Responding to user inquiries and sending relevant updates or newsletters if you have opted in.
3. Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users and ensure optimal site functionality.
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic technical operation and security of the website.
- Performance & Analytics Cookies: Third-party cookies (such as Google Analytics) that monitor site interaction and traffic patterns.
- Affiliate/Tracking Cookies: Placed when you click outbound referral links to track referrals to third-party casino operators.
Managing Cookies: You can block, disable, or delete cookies via your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience and site performance.
4. Third-Party Links
somacaine.com is an affiliate portal and contains hyperlinks to external third-party online casinos, gaming operators, and affiliate networks. We do not operate, control, or monitor the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Once you leave our platform, any personal information you provide is subject to the terms and privacy policy of the respective operator. We strongly recommend reviewing the privacy notices of any third-party websites you visit.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you hold specific statutory rights regarding your personal data:
- New Zealand Residents (Privacy Act 2020): You have the right to request access to any personal information we hold about you and request the correction of inaccurate data.
- EU/UK Visitors (GDPR): You have the right to access, rectify, erase ("right to be forgotten"), restrict processing, object to processing, and request data portability.
- California Residents (CCPA/CPRA): You have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data (we do not sell personal data).
To exercise any of these rights, please submit a request using the contact details below.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements. Anonymised technical and analytics data may be retained indefinitely for analytical and statistical benchmarking.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact our Data Privacy Officer at:
Email: privacy@somacaine.com
Website: somacaine.com