Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

mikano.co.nz ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website mikano.co.nz (the "Site"), including all associated content, functionality, and services offered on or through the 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 may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

• Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact information you voluntarily provide when subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time and date of visits, and clickstream data.
• Device Information: Hardware model, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies.
• Usage Data: How you interact with our Site, including search queries, content preferences, and affiliate links clicked.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Analytics: Analyzing Site usage patterns, traffic trends, and user behavior to improve our content and user experience.
• Affiliate Tracking: Tracking clicks and referrals to our casino affiliate partners to calculate commissions and improve our recommendations.
• Site Improvement: Enhancing Site functionality, security, and performance based on user feedback and usage data.
• Communication: Sending you newsletters, updates, and promotional content (with your consent).
• Compliance: Fulfilling legal and regulatory obligations, particularly regarding online gambling in New Zealand.

Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. The types of cookies we use include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
• Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior and Site performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals to casino partners to track affiliate performance.
• Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising and retargeting purposes.

Opt-Out Options: You can control cookies through your browser settings and choose to disable or delete them at any time. You may also opt out of analytics tracking through third-party opt-out mechanisms. However, disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos and other affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing your personal information or engaging in gambling activities.

These third parties operate independently, and their use of your information is governed by their own privacy policies, not this Privacy Policy.

Your Rights

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

• New Zealand: Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to access, correct, and request deletion of your personal information. You may lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner if you believe we have breached your privacy rights.
• EU/UK Residents: Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have rights including access, rectification, erasure, and data portability.
• US Residents: Depending on your state, you may have rights under state privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or similar legislation.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected] with your request and relevant details.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Generally:

• Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.
• Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months.
• Affiliate tracking data is retained for financial and legal compliance purposes (typically 7 years).
• Contact form submissions are retained for 12 months unless extended for compliance reasons.

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to legal and contractual obligations.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Website: mikano.co.nz
Jurisdiction: New Zealand

We will respond to your inquiry within 20 working days.