Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Painting Live ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the paintinglive.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.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit information through contact forms, newsletter signups, or account creation, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other details you provide.
- IP Address: We automatically collect your IP address to identify your location, prevent fraud, and comply with regulatory requirements.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track your browsing activity, preferences, and interactions on our Site.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Site, including pages visited, time spent, links clicked, and referral sources.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Conducting analytics to understand Site traffic and user behaviour
- Affiliate tracking and commission reporting for casino partners
- Improving Site functionality, content, and user experience
- Sending promotional emails and newsletters (with your consent)
- Preventing fraud, abuse, and unauthorised access
- Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to track user behaviour and improve our Site.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to attribute referrals to casino partners and manage commissions.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to display personalised advertisements and track campaign performance.
You can opt-out of non-essential cookies by adjusting your browser settings or clicking "Manage Cookies" on our Site. However, disabling essential cookies may affect Site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to external websites, including online casinos and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these third-party sites. We strongly encourage you to review their individual Privacy Policies before providing any personal information or engaging in gambling activities. Your use of third-party sites is at your own discretion and risk.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- New Zealand / Australia Residents: You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information under the Privacy Act 2020. Contact us to exercise these rights.
- EU / UK Residents: Under GDPR, you have rights including access, rectification, erasure, and data portability. You may also withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
- US Residents (CCPA): If applicable, you have rights to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of personal information.
Data Retention
We retain 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. Affiliate tracking data is typically retained for accounting and compliance purposes for a minimum of 7 years. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of New Zealand.