Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Japanese Kitchen ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the japanesekitchen.co.nz website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services, including our affiliate casino recommendations and reviews.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and contact details you voluntarily provide through forms, newsletters, or inquiries.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and referring URLs.
- Cookies: Small text files stored on your device to enhance user experience and track interactions.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our site, including time spent, links clicked, and content accessed.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Conducting website analytics and performance monitoring
- Tracking affiliate referrals and commissions from casino partners
- Improving site functionality, content, and user experience
- Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
- Sending promotional content and newsletters (with your consent)
- Complying with legal obligations and preventing fraud
Cookie Policy
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior and site performance
- Affiliate Cookies: Monitor referrals to casino partners for commission tracking
- Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and retargeting
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to online casinos and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any casino or third-party site before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities. Your use of linked sites is entirely at your own risk.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:
- New Zealand Residents: Rights under the Privacy Act 2020, including access to your information, correction of inaccurate data, and deletion upon request.
- EU/UK Residents: Rights under GDPR, including data portability, withdrawal of consent, and the right to be forgotten.
- US Residents: Rights under CCPA and other state privacy laws, including access and deletion requests.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Typically:
- Account and contact information: Retained while your account is active
- Analytics and usage data: Retained for up to 24 months
- Affiliate tracking data: Retained for the duration necessary to process commissions
- Cookie data: Retained according to cookie expiration settings (typically 1-2 years)
You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to all inquiries within 20 working days or as required by applicable law.