Last updated: May 2026 — Liam Hargreaves, Apartmentscookislands

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Website: apartmentscookislands.com

Responsible Person: Liam Hargreaves

This Privacy Policy explains how apartmentscookislands.com collects, uses, stores, and protects information obtained from visitors to our website. By accessing or using apartmentscookislands.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our website immediately.

1. Who We Are

Apartmentscookislands is an independent online casino review platform operated by Liam Hargreaves. Our website, located at apartmentscookislands.com, provides editorial reviews, comparisons, and informational content related to online casinos available to users in New Zealand. We do not operate any gambling services directly and are not a licensed casino operator.

2. Information We Collect

apartmentscookislands.com may collect the following categories of information when you visit our website:

• Automatically Collected Data: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time spent on pages, and device identifiers collected through standard server logs and analytics tools.
• Cookies and Tracking Data: Information gathered through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies as described in our Cookies section below.
• Voluntarily Submitted Data: Any information you choose to submit via contact forms, email correspondence, or newsletter sign-up forms, including your name and email address.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data such as financial details, government identification numbers, or health-related information.

3. How We Use Your Information

Information collected by apartmentscookislands.com is used for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the functionality of our website.
• To analyse user behaviour and traffic patterns using aggregated, anonymised analytics data.
• To respond to enquiries or communications submitted directly to us.
• To comply with applicable legal obligations and enforce our website's terms of use.
• To deliver relevant content and, where applicable, personalised advertising through third-party partners.

4. Cookies

apartmentscookislands.com uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather analytical data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. The types of cookies we use include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and cannot be disabled without affecting site performance.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to track visitor behaviour and compile statistical reports. We use tools such as Google Analytics for this purpose.
• Advertising Cookies: Placed by third-party affiliate and advertising networks to deliver relevant promotional content based on your browsing activity.

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of apartmentscookislands.com.

5. Third-Party Links and Partners

Our website contains links to third-party casino platforms, software providers, and affiliate partner websites. apartmentscookislands.com is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit through links found on our platform. We may receive compensation when users follow affiliate links from apartmentscookislands.com to third-party operators.

6. Analytics and Advertising

apartmentscookislands.com uses Google Analytics and may use additional third-party advertising networks to better understand our audience and deliver relevant content. These services may collect anonymised data regarding your interactions with our website. Google's data practices are governed by Google's own Privacy Policy, available at google.com/policies/privacy.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may hold certain rights regarding your personal data. Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), these rights may include:

• The right to access personal data we hold about you.
• The right to request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• The right to request deletion of your personal data.
• The right to object to or restrict the processing of your data.
• The right to data portability where technically feasible.
• The right to opt out of the sale of personal information (CCPA).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact section below.

8. Data Retention

apartmentscookislands.com retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Anonymised and aggregated analytical data may be retained indefinitely for statistical purposes.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect any personal data processed through apartmentscookislands.com against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children's Privacy

apartmentscookislands.com is intended exclusively for users aged 18 years and older. Our content relates to online gambling, which is strictly for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that a minor has submitted personal data, we will take immediate steps to delete that information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Liam Hargreaves reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to remain informed of how apartmentscookislands.com handles your information. Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact the responsible person directly:

• Name: Liam Hargreaves
• Website: apartmentscookislands.com
• Email: [email protected]

Liam Hargreaves is committed to addressing all legitimate privacy enquiries in a timely and transparent manner in accordance with applicable New Zealand and international data protection standards.