Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

The website elfnzgames.com (“we”, “us”, “our”) is operated by:
Data Controller:
Elf NZ Games
Email: privacy@elfnzgames.com
Address: [Insert address]

2. Contact Information for Privacy Officer

For privacy-related concerns, you may contact:
Privacy Officer – Elf NZ Games
Email: privacy@elfnzgames.com

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:
Contact details (email, name if submitted in forms)
Device information (browser type, IP address, operating system)
Marketing preferences
Behavioural data (pages visited, time on site)
Tracking parameters (click ID, affiliate ID, ad interactions)

4. How We Collect Personal Information

We collect information from the following sources:
Directly from the user (forms, newsletter subscriptions)
Automatically through cookies and tracking pixels
Third-party verification or anti-fraud tools
Advertising platforms (Google, Bing, Facebook)
Affiliate networks and marketing partners

5. Why We Collect It & Legal Basis

We process personal data for purposes such as:
Performance-based marketing attribution
Improving user experience
Preventing fraud
Analytics and advertising optimisation
Providing customer support (if applicable)

Legal bases:
Consent
Legitimate interests (analytics, fraud prevention)
Contractual necessity (if a user interacts with offers)

6. Mandatory vs Optional Data

Some data is required for the site to function.

Data Type Mandatory? Reason If Not Provided
Cookies for basic site operations Yes Site functionality Site may not function
Marketing cookies No Advertising optimisation No personalised ads
Contact forms Optional Communication We can’t respond

7. Cross-Border Data Transfers

We store and process data using service providers located in:
New Zealand
European Union
United States (e.g., analytics tools)

Where data is transferred outside New Zealand, we use safeguards such as:
Standard Contractual Clauses
Contractual obligations for data protection
Encrypted transmission and secure servers

8. Marketing Communications

If users opt in or interact with an affiliate product:
They may receive marketing communications from partners
Users can withdraw consent at any time
To withdraw consent, email privacy@elfnzgames.com or click “unsubscribe.”

9. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to:
Analyse website traffic
Measure ad performance
Attribute conversions
Improve user behaviour insights

See our full Cookie Policy below.

10. User Rights

Users have the right to:
Access personal data
Request correction
Request deletion
Withdraw consent
Limit or object to processing

To exercise rights, contact: privacy@elfnzgames.com

11. Complaints Process

If you have concerns, please contact us first at:
privacy@elfnzgames.com

If unresolved, you may contact:
New Zealand Privacy Commissioner
Website: https://www.privacy.org.nz/