Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how lanternliving.co.nz (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website. We are based in New Zealand and comply with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, as well as applicable international privacy laws for visitors from the EU/UK (GDPR) and the United States (CCPA) where relevant.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Name – if you contact us via email or sign up for newsletters.
- Email address – for correspondence or marketing (if you opt in).
- IP address – automatically collected for security and analytics.
- Cookies – small text files stored on your device (see Cookie Policy below).
- Usage data – pages visited, time spent, referral URLs, device/browser type.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Analytics – to understand how visitors interact with our content and improve user experience.
- Affiliate tracking – to attribute referrals to third-party betting sites and generate commission (this may involve cookies or tracking links).
- Site improvement – to optimise page performance, fix errors, and tailor content to user preferences.
- Communication – to respond to your enquiries or send requested information.
3. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies. Cookies may be:
- Essential cookies – required for basic site functionality (e.g., security, page navigation).
- Analytics cookies – help us measure traffic and usage patterns (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate cookies – track referrals to partner casino or betting sites.
- Preference cookies – remember your settings (e.g., language, region).
Opt-out options: You can disable cookies in your browser settings. You may also opt out of Google Analytics via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For affiliate cookies, clearing your cookies will break any existing affiliate tracking links.
4. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party casinos, betting sites, and affiliate partners. These external websites have their own privacy policies and data collection practices. We do not control and are not responsible for how they collect, use, or protect your personal information. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- New Zealand (Privacy Act 2020): The right to access and request correction of your personal information held by us.
- EU/UK (GDPR): The right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and to object to processing. You may also lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
- United States (CCPA/CPRA): The right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, opt out of the sale/sharing of personal information, and non-discrimination for exercising these rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@lanternliving.co.nz. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and as required by law.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Analytics and usage data may be retained in an aggregated, non-identifiable form indefinitely. Affiliate tracking cookies typically expire within 30–90 days, depending on the partner programme. Contact form submissions and email correspondence are retained for up to 12 months unless a longer period is legally required.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@lanternliving.co.nz
Website: lanternliving.co.nz
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.