Privacy Policy

Effective Date and Introduction

This privacy policy took effect on 30 March 2026. I operate thedoghouse-demo.nz as a one-person project from my home office in New Zealand. The site provides information on online slots without offering any gambling services. All content comes from my own research and data entry. No team or external help involved. I update scripts and maintain the site myself. This policy explains data practices in plain terms.

Visitors arrive here for details on demo slots. As the sole operator, I keep data handling minimal. Contact happens via [email protected]. Physical address stays private since operations run from home. Questions about this policy go to that email.

Information I Collect

Your device sends basic details when loading pages. That includes IP address, browser type, device info, and pages viewed. Server logs capture timestamps and referral sources. No names or emails collected automatically.

If you send an email, I receive your address and message. Optional contact form might record name, email, and query if implemented. No payment info ever handled. Site focuses on info, not transactions.

Cookies store small data files on your browser. Essential ones help site function. Analytics cookies track visits anonymously. You control these through browser settings.

How I Use Collected Data

Logs help diagnose technical issues. I check them occasionally for site performance. IP addresses aid in blocking bad actors if needed. Browser data improves display across devices.

Emails respond to your questions. I keep records to track conversations. No automated processing occurs. Analytics show popular content like pages on The dog house, helping prioritize updates.

Data stays internal. I review stats monthly to refine content. No profiles built on individuals. Usage ties to site maintenance only.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

First-party cookies come from this domain. They remember preferences like language if added. Session cookies expire on close. Persistent ones last up to a year for return visits.

Third-party cookies from analytics providers like Google Analytics run if enabled. They anonymize IPs before sending. Opt-out available via Google settings. No ad trackers present.

Local storage might save temporary data for interactive elements. Clear cache removes these. Policy covers pixels and beacons if used for load tracking. Full list in cookie banner if required.

Sharing Data with Third Parties

No data sold or rented. As solo operator, sharing limited to service providers. Hosting company accesses logs for support. Email provider sees messages sent.

Analytics services receive aggregated stats. Contracts require compliance with privacy laws. No government sharing without legal order. International transfers follow NZ rules.

Affiliates absent since no commercial partners. Site informational only. Changes would update this section.

Data Security Measures

Site uses HTTPS encryption. Server firewalls block unauthorized access. Passwords hashed where applicable. Backups stored securely offsite.

Software updates regular to patch vulnerabilities. Access logs monitored. Home office setup includes antivirus and VPN for admin tasks.

No system perfect. Report suspected breaches to [email protected]. Response within days.

Your Privacy Rights

NZ Privacy Act 2020 grants access, correction, and deletion rights. Email request with proof. Process within 20 working days.

Objection to processing possible for direct marketing, though none occurs. Complaints to Privacy Commissioner if unsatisfied.

EU visitors get GDPR equivalents via adequacy decision for NZ. California users under CCPA can opt-out sales, but none happen.

Data Retention Periods

Logs kept 12 months then anonymized. Emails retained while relevant, up to 3 years. Contact form data deleted after response unless follow-up.

Cookie data follows provider policies. No indefinite storage. Deletion requests honored promptly.

Children's Privacy

Site not for under 18s. No knowing collection from children. Parents contact to remove data.

International Data Transfers

Data stays in NZ mostly. Analytics to US under standard clauses. Hosting possibly Australia. All compliant with local laws.

Changes to This Policy

Updates posted here with new effective date. Major changes emailed to subscribers if any. Check back periodically.

Contact Information

Reach me at [email protected]. Include 'Privacy' in subject. Responses aim for 48 hours.

No phone or postal for privacy. Home-based, so email best.