Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
MT Guardian ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the mtguardian.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 mtguardian.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: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details you voluntarily provide when signing up for newsletters or inquiries.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Cookies and Tracking Data: Information collected through cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to track your interactions with our Site.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks, referral sources, and other analytics information.
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Information related to affiliate links clicked and casino sign-ups for commission purposes.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Conducting website analytics to understand user behavior and improve Site functionality.
- Tracking affiliate conversions and calculating commission payments.
- Sending newsletters and promotional communications (with your consent).
- Enhancing Site performance, security, and user experience.
- Complying with legal obligations and investigating potential violations of our Terms of Service.
- Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support.
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. The types of cookies we use include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior to improve Site performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor clicks and conversions from affiliate links.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable retargeting and personalized advertising.
You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt out of certain cookies at any time. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality. You may also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains affiliate links to online casinos and gambling operators. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information or engaging with their services. Third-party operators control their own data collection, use, and disclosure practices independently of MT Guardian.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- New Zealand Residents: Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information. You may also lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner if you believe your privacy has been breached.
- EU/UK Residents: Under GDPR, you have rights to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and objection to processing.
- US Residents: Some US states (including California under the CCPA) provide rights to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by New Zealand law. Affiliate tracking data is typically retained for up to 90 days or as required by our affiliate partners. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time, subject to legal retention obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Email: privacy@mtguardian.co.nz
Website: mtguardian.co.nz
We will respond to your request within 20 business days or as required by applicable law.