Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 6, 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, smartphone, or other internet-connected device when you visit a website. They are widely used across the internet to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and supply useful information to website owners. Cookies are created by the web server of the website you are visiting and are stored in a dedicated folder on your device.

There are two main types of cookies based on their lifespan. Session cookies are temporary cookies that are created when you open your browser and visit a website, and they are automatically deleted when you close your browser. They help the website remember your actions during a single browsing session, such as which pages you have visited. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time after you close your browser, or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and actions across multiple visits to a website.

Cookies can also be classified by who sets them. First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting directly (in this case, hellotaranaki.co.nz). Third-party cookies are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting, such as analytics or advertising services that the website uses. Both first-party and third-party cookies may be used on our Website.

This Cookie Policy explains how Kiwi Stakes NZ (hellotaranaki.co.nz) uses cookies, what types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides further details on how we handle your personal data, and our Terms and Conditions, which govern your use of our Website.

2. How We Use Cookies

Kiwi Stakes NZ uses cookies for a limited number of specific purposes, all of which are designed to improve your experience on our Website and to help us understand how visitors interact with our content. We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information, and we do not use cookies for targeted advertising or retargeting purposes.

The primary ways we use cookies on our Website include:

• Essential site functionality: Certain cookies are necessary for our Website to function correctly. These cookies enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas of the site, and basic security functions. They also store your cookie consent preferences so that the consent notice is not displayed on every visit. Without these cookies, the Website cannot operate as intended.
• Analytics and performance: We use analytics cookies, primarily through Google Analytics, to collect anonymised data about how visitors use our Website. This includes information such as which pages are most popular, how users navigate through the site, how long they spend on each page, and what referral sources bring visitors to our site. This data is used in aggregate form to identify trends, improve our content, and optimise the user experience.
• Affiliate tracking: When you click on an affiliate link on our Website and are redirected to a third-party casino platform, the affiliate network or casino operator may place a cookie on your device to track the referral. This allows us to receive a commission if you subsequently register or make a deposit at the partner casino. These cookies are set by third parties, not by Kiwi Stakes NZ.

We do not use cookies to serve advertisements, build profiles for targeted advertising, track your activity across other websites, or collect sensitive personal information. Our use of cookies is limited to the functional, analytical, and affiliate purposes described above.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

The cookies used on our Website fall into four main categories: essential cookies, analytics cookies, affiliate and advertising cookies, and third-party cookies. Each category serves a distinct purpose, and we describe them in detail below.

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our Website. They enable core functionality that the Website cannot function without, such as page navigation, security features, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information and are typically set in response to actions you take on the site, such as setting your privacy preferences. Because these cookies are essential to the operation of the Website, they cannot be disabled without significantly affecting your ability to use the site.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. The data gathered by these cookies allows us to measure the number of visitors to our site, see which pages are most and least popular, understand how visitors navigate through the site, and identify areas where the user experience can be improved. All information collected by analytics cookies is aggregated and anonymous, meaning it cannot be used to identify individual visitors. We use Google Analytics as our primary analytics platform, and we have configured it with IP anonymisation to further protect visitor privacy.

Affiliate and Advertising Cookies

When you click on an affiliate link on our Website, the destination casino or affiliate network may place a tracking cookie on your device. These cookies are used to attribute your visit to our referral, so that Kiwi Stakes NZ can receive a commission if you register or deposit at the partner casino. These cookies are set by third parties and are governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective affiliate programmes and casino operators. Kiwi Stakes NZ does not directly place advertising cookies and does not run display advertising on our Website.

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own first-party cookies, certain third-party services that we integrate with our Website may set their own cookies on your device. These third-party cookies are managed by the respective service providers and are subject to their own privacy and cookie policies. The third-party services that may set cookies through our Website include Google Analytics (analytics cookies for traffic measurement), affiliate networks and casino operators (tracking cookies for referral attribution), and content delivery networks that serve web fonts and JavaScript libraries. We do not control the setting or management of third-party cookies, and we are not responsible for the data collected by these cookies.

4. Cookie Table

The following table provides specific information about the cookies used on our Website, including their name, purpose, duration, and type.

Please note that the specific cookies set by affiliate networks and casino operators may vary depending on which links you click and which platforms you visit. As these cookies are set by third parties, we do not have complete visibility into every cookie that may be placed as a result of clicking an affiliate link. We recommend reviewing the cookie policy of any third-party casino website you visit for specific information about their cookies.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or refuse cookies. Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default, but you can modify your browser settings to block or delete cookies if you prefer. Below are instructions for managing cookies in the most popular web browsers used by New Zealand visitors.

Google Chrome

To manage cookies in Google Chrome, click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner of the browser window, then select "Settings". Navigate to "Privacy and security" and click "Cookies and other site data" (or "Third-party cookies" in newer versions). From here you can block all cookies, block third-party cookies, allow all cookies, or clear existing cookies. You can also add specific websites to your block or allow lists. For detailed instructions, visit Google Chrome cookie settings.

Mozilla Firefox

To manage cookies in Mozilla Firefox, click the hamburger menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top-right corner, then select "Settings". Navigate to "Privacy & Security" and scroll to the "Cookies and Site Data" section. From here you can clear existing cookies, manage exceptions for specific websites, and choose your preferred level of cookie blocking through Firefox's Enhanced Tracking Protection feature. You can select between Standard, Strict, or Custom protection levels. For detailed instructions, visit Mozilla Firefox cookie settings.

Safari

To manage cookies in Safari on macOS, open Safari and click "Safari" in the menu bar, then select "Settings" (or "Preferences" in older versions). Click the "Privacy" tab. From here you can block all cookies, prevent cross-site tracking, or manage website data to view and remove cookies from specific websites. Safari blocks third-party cookies by default through its Intelligent Tracking Prevention feature. For detailed instructions, visit Safari cookie settings.

Microsoft Edge

To manage cookies in Microsoft Edge, click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner, then select "Settings". Navigate to "Cookies and site permissions" and click "Manage and delete cookies and site data". From here you can block all cookies, block third-party cookies, allow all cookies, or manage exceptions for specific websites. You can also clear existing cookies from the "Privacy, search, and services" section under "Clear browsing data". For detailed instructions, visit Microsoft Edge cookie settings.

Google Analytics Opt-Out

If you wish to specifically opt out of Google Analytics tracking without blocking all cookies, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This add-on is available for all major browsers and prevents Google Analytics JavaScript from collecting data about your website visits. It does not affect the functionality of the websites you visit or the ability to use other cookies.

6. Effect of Disabling Cookies

You are free to disable or refuse cookies at any time through your browser settings. However, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on our Website and on other websites you visit. The specific effects of disabling cookies depend on which types of cookies you choose to block:

• Blocking essential cookies: If you block essential cookies, certain core features of our Website may not function as intended. For example, your cookie consent preferences may not be remembered, meaning you may be prompted to accept cookies each time you visit. Overall site navigation and session management may also be affected.
• Blocking analytics cookies: If you block analytics cookies (such as those used by Google Analytics), your visit will not be counted in our traffic statistics. This does not affect your ability to use our Website in any way. The Website will continue to function normally; however, your visit will not contribute to the anonymised usage data we use to improve our content and user experience.
• Blocking affiliate cookies: If you block third-party cookies, affiliate tracking cookies may not be set when you click on affiliate links. This means that if you click a link to a partner casino, the referral may not be attributed to Kiwi Stakes NZ. This does not affect your experience at the third-party casino in any way, and you will still be able to register, play, and access all casino features. However, Kiwi Stakes NZ may not receive the referral commission that helps fund our operations and content.
• Blocking all cookies: If you choose to block all cookies, our Website will still be accessible and browsable. However, you may experience reduced functionality, and certain features that rely on cookies (such as remembering your preferences) will not work. Many other websites you visit may also experience reduced functionality if all cookies are blocked.

We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled for the best possible browsing experience on our Website. If you have concerns about analytics or affiliate cookies, you can selectively block third-party cookies while allowing first-party cookies, or use browser extensions to control which cookies are accepted on a per-site basis. Disabling cookies will not prevent you from accessing or reading any content on our Website.

7. Third-Party Cookies

Our Website integrates with certain third-party services that may place their own cookies on your device. We want to be transparent about these third-party cookies and provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions about your cookie preferences.

Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. When you visit our Website, Google Analytics places cookies on your device to collect anonymised data about your visit. This data is transmitted to Google's servers, which may be located outside of New Zealand, and is used to generate reports about website traffic and usage patterns. We have configured Google Analytics with IP anonymisation, meaning your full IP address is never stored by Google in connection with our site data. You can learn more about how Google uses data from sites that use Google Analytics at Google's partner sites policy. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Affiliate Networks and Casino Operators

When you click on an affiliate link on our Website and are redirected to a third-party casino or gambling platform, the affiliate network or casino operator may place tracking cookies on your device. These cookies are used to record that your visit to the casino was referred by Kiwi Stakes NZ. The specific cookies set, their names, durations, and the data they collect vary by affiliate network and casino operator. Kiwi Stakes NZ does not control these third-party cookies and has no access to the data they collect. We encourage you to review the cookie policy of any third-party casino website you visit for specific details about their cookies.

Content Delivery Networks and Google Fonts

Our Website loads external resources such as web fonts from Google Fonts and CSS/JavaScript libraries from content delivery networks (CDNs). When your browser requests these resources, the CDN provider may set cookies and receive your IP address and browser information. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.

We periodically review the third-party services we integrate with to ensure they maintain appropriate data protection standards. However, we cannot guarantee the practices of third-party service providers, and you should independently assess whether you are comfortable with the cookie and privacy practices of any third-party website you visit through our links.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in our practices, updates to third-party services we integrate with, or changes in applicable law and regulation. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date at the top of the document.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies. Your continued use of the Website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

If we make significant changes to this Cookie Policy that materially affect how cookies are used on our Website, we may provide additional notice through a prominent notification on our Website. However, it remains your responsibility to check this page regularly for updates, and the revised Cookie Policy will be effective from the date of posting.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, this Cookie Policy, or how to manage your cookie preferences, we welcome you to get in touch. You can contact us through our Contact Us page.

We are happy to provide further information about the cookies used on our Website, assist you with managing your cookie preferences, or address any concerns you may have about our data practices. We aim to respond to all enquiries within 48 hours during business days.

For broader questions about how we collect, use, and protect your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy. For information about the terms governing your use of our Website, please refer to our Terms and Conditions.