Last updated: May 2026 — Liam Hartley, Piccoa

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Website: piccoa.org

Responsible Person: Liam Hartley

This Privacy Policy explains how piccoa.org collects, uses, stores, and protects information obtained from visitors to our website. By accessing or using piccoa.org, you agree to the practices described in this document. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of the website immediately.

1. Who We Are

piccoa.org is an independent review and information website focused on online pokies and casino products available to players in New Zealand. The website is owned and operated by Liam Hartley. We do not operate any gambling services directly. Our content is purely editorial and informational in nature.

2. Information We Collect

piccoa.org may collect the following categories of personal and non-personal data from visitors:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the site, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and operating system.
• IP Addresses: Your IP address may be logged automatically by our server and analytics tools for security and diagnostic purposes.
• Cookie Data: Information stored via cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in Section 4 below.
• Voluntarily Submitted Data: If you contact us via email or any contact form, we collect the name, email address, and message content you provide.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18. piccoa.org is intended for adult audiences only.

3. How We Use Your Information

Data collected by piccoa.org is used for the following purposes:

• To monitor and analyse website traffic and improve user experience.
• To maintain the security and integrity of piccoa.org.
• To respond to enquiries or messages sent directly to us.
• To fulfil legal obligations where applicable.
• To measure the effectiveness of content and editorial updates.

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

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

piccoa.org uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance site functionality and collect analytics data. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function correctly.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with piccoa.org, typically via tools such as Google Analytics.
• Advertising and Affiliate Cookies: Where applicable, third-party affiliate networks may place cookies to track referrals from piccoa.org to casino or gambling operators.

You may disable or manage cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of piccoa.org.

5. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Relationships

piccoa.org contains links to third-party websites, including online casino and pokies operators. When you click on such links, you leave piccoa.org and are subject to the privacy policies of those external websites. We have no control over and accept no responsibility for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit.

piccoa.org participates in affiliate marketing programmes. We may earn a commission when users follow links from our site to casino operators and complete qualifying actions. This does not affect the cost to you as a user.

6. Analytics

We use third-party analytics services, including but not limited to Google Analytics, to measure and report on website traffic. These services may collect anonymised data about your browsing behaviour on piccoa.org. This data is aggregated and used solely for improving our content and website performance.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA

Depending on your location, you may hold specific rights regarding your personal data. Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), these rights may include:

• The right to access personal data we hold about you.
• The right to request correction of inaccurate data.
• The right to request deletion of your personal data.
• The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• The right to object to or restrict certain types of data processing.
• The right to data portability where technically feasible.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 9.

8. Data Retention

piccoa.org retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. Contact enquiry data is typically retained for no longer than twelve months unless a longer retention period is legally required.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact the responsible person directly:

• Name: Liam Hartley
• Website: piccoa.org
• Email: [email protected]

We aim to respond to all legitimate privacy enquiries within 30 days of receipt.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

piccoa.org reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of piccoa.org following any amendments constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.