Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Thunderball ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the thunderball.co.nz website ("Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site. By accessing and using thunderball.co.nz, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

• Personal Data: Name, email address, postal address, and phone number when you voluntarily submit contact forms or subscribe to our newsletter.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited on our Site.
• Cookie Data: Information stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy section below).
• Usage Data: How you interact with our Site, including clicks, time spent on pages, and content preferences.
• Device Data: Device identifiers, hardware model, and mobile network information.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Analytics and Performance: To understand user behaviour, analyse Site traffic, and improve user experience through tools such as Google Analytics.
• Affiliate Tracking: To track affiliate referrals, commissions, and performance metrics related to casino and gambling partner websites.
• Site Improvement: To enhance Site functionality, content, and services based on user feedback and usage patterns.
• Marketing and Communications: To send you promotional materials, newsletters, and updates (only with your consent where required).
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable New Zealand laws, regulations, and legal requests.
• Fraud Prevention: To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activities or security breaches.

Cookie Policy

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognise you and remember your preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality, security, and basic operations.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to collect data about how visitors use our Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals and affiliate commissions from partner casinos.
• Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising and remarketing purposes.

Your Cookie Choices:

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can refuse cookies or delete existing cookies through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality. For more information on managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos, pokie providers, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or accuracy of external websites. When you click on links to third-party sites, they are governed by their own privacy policies, not ours.

We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website before providing personal information or engaging in transactions. Third-party operators are solely responsible for their data collection, use, and protection practices.

Your Rights

As a visitor to our Site, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Right of Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations and legitimate interests.
• Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of marketing communications and non-essential data processing.
• Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.

For Users in the EU/UK: If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, your data is also protected under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have additional rights including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

For Users in the United States: If you are located in California or other US jurisdictions with consumer privacy laws (e.g., CCPA), you have specific rights regarding your personal information. Please contact us for jurisdiction-specific details.

For Users in New Zealand: Your personal information is protected under the Privacy Act 2020 and the Privacy Principles. We comply with the requirements of the Privacy Commissioner of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Data Retention

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

• Contact Information: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
• Analytics Data: Typically retained for up to 26 months.
• Cookie Data: Retained for periods specified in our cookie settings, generally between 1-24 months.
• Affiliate Tracking Data: Retained for as long as necessary to process commissions and resolve disputes.

Upon request, we will delete your personal information unless we are required to retain it for legal, accounting, or compliance purposes.

Contact Us

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

Thunderball
Email: [email protected]
Website: thunderball.co.nz

We will respond to your inquiry within 20 working days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner at www.privacy.org.nz.

Disclaimer: This website is for informational purposes only. Online gambling may not be legal in your jurisdiction. Thunderball does not provide gambling services directly. We are an affiliate website that provides information about online casinos and pokies. Please gamble responsibly and only participate in gambling activities where it is legally permitted.