Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Hops and Claret ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the website hopsandclaret.co.nz. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our site.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily provide it (e.g., name, email address) through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or account creation.
- Technical Data: Automatically collected when you visit our site, including IP address, browser type, operating system, referral URLs, and pages visited.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor site activity and user preferences.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our content, including clicks, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns.
How We Use Information
We use the collected information for:
- Analyzing site performance and user behavior through analytics platforms.
- Tracking affiliate conversions and commissions from casino referral links.
- Improving website functionality, content, and user experience.
- Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support.
- Sending promotional content and updates (with your consent).
- Complying with legal obligations and preventing fraud.
Cookie Policy
Our site uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for site functionality (e.g., security, session management).
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Allow us to track referrals and conversions to casino partners.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your choices and settings.
You can opt-out of non-essential cookies by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie consent tool. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our site contains links to external casino websites and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these third-party sites. Each casino operator maintains its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information or creating accounts. Hops and Claret does not control how third parties collect, use, or protect your data.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- New Zealand Users: You have rights under the Privacy Act 2020, including the right to access, correct, and request deletion of your personal information.
- EU/UK Users: You have rights under the GDPR, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and data portability.
- US Users: Depending on your state, you may have rights under state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA for California).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Analytics and usage data are typically retained for 12-24 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal obligations to retain certain information.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@hopsandclaret.co.nz
We will respond to your request within 30 days or as required by applicable law.