Privacy Policy

chickenroadofficial.nz ("we," "our," or "us"), the official Chicken Road site for New Zealand, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your information.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact us via email at admin@chickenroadofficial.nz
• Submit feedback or inquiries through our website
• Subscribe to newsletters or updates (if applicable)
• Participate in surveys or questionnaires

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Message content
• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit chickenroadofficial.nz, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of visits
• Device information

This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Website Operation and Improvement

• To provide, operate, and maintain our website
• To improve, personalize, and expand our website content
• To understand how visitors use our website
• To develop new features and functionality

Communication

• To respond to your inquiries and requests
• To send you information you have requested
• To provide customer support
• To send administrative information and updates

Analytics and Performance

• To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• To monitor and analyze trends and user behavior
• To measure the effectiveness of our content
• To identify technical issues and improve performance

Legal Compliance

• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights and interests
• To prevent fraud or abuse
• To enforce our terms and policies

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

chickenroadofficial.nz uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about how you use our website.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the site.

Types of Cookies We Use

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored
• Delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to help us operate our website and analyze how it is used. These services may collect information on our behalf and are subject to their own privacy policies.

Analytics Services

We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics to collect and analyze information about website usage. These services use cookies and similar technologies to track visitor behavior.

Hosting and Infrastructure

Our website is hosted by third-party service providers who may have access to information stored on their servers. These providers are contractually obligated to maintain the security and confidentiality of this information.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Website hosting
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Email delivery services
• Technical support

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes we specify and to protect it appropriately.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

• Court orders or legal processes
• Requests from government authorities
• Protection of our legal rights
• Prevention of fraud or illegal activity

Business Transfers

If chickenroadofficial.nz is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your information.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure server infrastructure
• Encryption of data in transit
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

• Contact information: Retained until you request deletion or the information is no longer needed
• Analytics data: Typically retained for 26 months
• Log files: Retained for a limited period for security and troubleshooting purposes

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Correction

You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.

Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

Objection and Restriction

You may object to or request restriction of certain processing of your information.

Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.

Withdrawal of Consent

If we process your information based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@chickenroadofficial.nz.

Children's Privacy

chickenroadofficial.nz is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at admin@chickenroadofficial.nz, and we will take steps to delete such information.

International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our website from outside New Zealand, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in New Zealand or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including online casinos and other resources. This Privacy Policy applies only to chickenroadofficial.nz. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Sending an email notification (if you have provided your email address)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Your California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

Your European Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectification of inaccurate data
• The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing
• Rights related to automated decision-making

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: admin@chickenroadofficial.nz

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.

Consent

By using chickenroadofficial.nz, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.