Last updated: May 2026 — Liam Harewood, Buxtonnews

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Website: buxtonnews.net

Responsible Person: Liam Harewood

This Privacy Policy explains how buxtonnews.net collects, uses, stores, and protects information obtained from visitors to our website. By accessing or using buxtonnews.net, you agree to the terms described in this policy. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent, responsible manner consistent with applicable privacy laws, including the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable.

Information We Collect

buxtonnews.net may collect the following categories of information when you visit our website:

• Non-personal technical data: IP addresses, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
• Voluntary submissions: If you contact us via email or any inquiry form, we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
• Cookies and tracking data: Information gathered through cookies and similar tracking technologies, as described in the Cookies section below.

buxtonnews.net does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. Our content relates to online pokies and casino reviews intended strictly for adults of legal gambling age in New Zealand.

How We Use Your Information

Information collected by buxtonnews.net is used for the following purposes:

• To monitor and analyse website traffic and user behaviour in order to improve content quality and user experience.
• To respond to enquiries or messages submitted directly to Liam Harewood or the buxtonnews.net team.
• To ensure the technical functionality and security of buxtonnews.net.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms where necessary.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties for marketing purposes.

Cookies

buxtonnews.net uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytical data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our site. The types of cookies we may use include:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality.
• Analytics cookies: Used to track visitor behaviour and measure site performance, typically through third-party tools such as Google Analytics.
• Advertising cookies: Placed by affiliate partners or advertising networks to measure campaign performance.

You may disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that doing so may affect the functionality of certain areas of buxtonnews.net.

Analytics

buxtonnews.net uses Google Analytics or similar third-party analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our site. These services may collect anonymised data including page views, session duration, and geographic location at a regional level. This data is processed by third parties in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the Google Analytics Privacy Policy for further information.

Third-Party Links and Affiliate Disclosures

buxtonnews.net contains links to external websites, including online casinos and gaming platforms reviewed on our site. When you click on these links, you will be directed to third-party websites governed by their own privacy policies. buxtonnews.net accepts no responsibility for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We may receive affiliate commissions when you visit or register with recommended platforms. This does not affect the editorial integrity of our reviews.

Your Rights

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

• The right to access personal information we hold about you.
• The right to request correction or deletion of your data.
• The right to withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
• The right to data portability and restriction of processing under GDPR provisions.
• California residents may exercise rights under the CCPA, including opting out of data sale (buxtonnews.net does not sell personal data).

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

Data Security

buxtonnews.net implements reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. However, no online transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

buxtonnews.net reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the data practices of buxtonnews.net, please contact the responsible person directly:

• Name: Liam Harewood
• Website: buxtonnews.net
• Email: [email protected]

Liam Harewood is the sole author and owner of buxtonnews.net and is responsible for all data handling practices described in this policy.