Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

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

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website. By accessing and using oceanbooks.co.nz, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Personal Information: When you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, or submit inquiries, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
• Automatic Data: When you visit our website, we automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the time and date of your visits.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience and gather usage statistics.
• Affiliate Tracking Data: We track clicks, referrals, and conversions to monitor affiliate relationships with casino operators and partners.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Providing, maintaining, and improving our website and services
• Analyzing website traffic and user behavior through analytics
• Tracking affiliate commissions and referrals
• Responding to your inquiries and customer support requests
• Sending promotional emails and newsletters (with your consent)
• Complying with legal obligations and preventing fraud
• Personalizing your user experience

Cookie Policy

Our website uses the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security.
• Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals and commissions from casino partners.
• Marketing Cookies: Enable retargeting and personalized advertising.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking cookies may affect website functionality. For more information, visit www.aboutcookies.org.

Third-Party Links

oceanbooks.co.nz contains links to third-party casino operators and affiliate websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We strongly encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information or engaging in gambling activities.

Our inclusion of links to casino websites does not constitute an endorsement of their privacy policies, terms of service, or business practices. Please exercise caution and conduct your own research.

Your Rights

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

• New Zealand & Australia: Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to request access to, correct, or delete your personal information.
• European Union/UK: Under GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and data portability.
• United States: Under CCPA (California) and similar state laws, you may have rights to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Generally:

• Contact information is retained for up to 3 years unless you request deletion
• Analytical data is retained for up to 26 months
• Affiliate tracking data is retained in accordance with our partner agreements and tax obligations
• Cookie data is retained according to each cookie's expiration settings

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us, subject to legal retention requirements.

Contact Us

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

Ocean Books
Email: privacy@oceanbooks.co.nz
Website: oceanbooks.co.nz

We will respond to your request within 20 business days. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner's Office (New Zealand) or the relevant regulatory authority in your jurisdiction.

Note: This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with an updated "Last Updated" date.