Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Locksmiths Kapiti ("we," "our," or "us") operates locksmithskapiti.co.nz. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all associated content, functionality, and services offered thereon (collectively, the "Site").
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 locksmithskapiti.co.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 about you in various ways, including:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other details you voluntarily provide when contacting us or signing up for communications.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited on our Site.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Tracking identifiers, session data, and user preferences stored on your device.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Site, including click patterns, time spent on pages, and navigation behavior.
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Identifiers and click-through information used to track referrals to third-party casino operators and affiliate partners.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Analytics: Understanding Site traffic, user behavior, and performance metrics to optimize user experience.
- Affiliate Tracking: Monitoring referral links and tracking conversions to process affiliate commissions from casino operators and partners.
- Site Improvement: Enhancing Site functionality, content, and services based on user feedback and usage patterns.
- Communications: Sending newsletters, promotional content, and updates (with your consent where required).
- Legal Compliance: Fulfilling legal obligations and resolving disputes.
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. The types of cookies we use include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Tracking Site usage and performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Cookies: Identifying referral sources and tracking conversions with casino partners.
- Preference Cookies: Remembering your choices and settings.
You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt out of non-essential cookies at any time. However, disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality. For more information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including online casino operators and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site before providing your personal information or engaging in transactions.
Any casino or gambling operator linked from our Site operates independently, and your use of their platforms is governed by their own terms and privacy policies.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements).
- Right to Opt-Out: Withdraw consent for marketing communications and non-essential tracking at any time.
- Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, portable format.
For New Zealand Users: Your rights are protected under the Privacy Act 2020. You may lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner if you believe we have breached your privacy rights.
For EU/UK Users: If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, GDPR and UK-GDPR protections apply to your personal data.
For US Users: Depending on your state, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), or similar legislation.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:
- Personal Information: Retained for 3 years or until you request deletion.
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Retained for 12 months to process commissions and resolve disputes.
- Analytics Data: Retained for 12 months in anonymized form.
- Cookies: Retained according to their type and your browser settings (typically 6 months to 2 years).
You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@locksmithskapiti.co.nz
Website: locksmithskapiti.co.nz
We will respond to your inquiry within 20 working days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner (New Zealand) or the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.
This Privacy Policy was last updated in January 2026 and may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes via email or prominent notice on the Site.