Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how BBC Competition ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information on our website bbccompetition.com (the "Site"). The Site provides information and affiliate links related to LeoVegas Online Pokies and other gaming services in New Zealand.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing and using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use the Site.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you contact us, subscribe to newsletters, or interact with the Site, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
- Technical Information: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on the Site.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to track your activity and preferences on the Site.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Site, including clicks, navigation patterns, and engagement with affiliate links.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use the Site and improve user experience.
- Affiliate Tracking: To monitor affiliate link performance, track conversions, and process affiliate commissions.
- Site Improvement: To enhance Site functionality, content, and services.
- Communications: To respond to inquiries and send promotional or informational content (where permitted).
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations in New Zealand.
- Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity and misuse of the Site.
3. Cookie Policy
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
- Analytical Cookies: Used to collect information about how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals and affiliate commissions from LeoVegas and partner casinos.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising and remarketing purposes.
Opt-Out Options:
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality. You may also opt out of analytics tracking by using industry opt-out tools or browser extensions.
4. Third-Party Links
The Site contains affiliate links to LeoVegas Online Pokies, online casinos, and other third-party gaming platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of these external websites. When you click on affiliate links and visit third-party sites, their own privacy policies and terms of service apply.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing personal information or engaging in transactions. BBC Competition does not control, endorse, or assume liability for third-party privacy practices.
5. Your Rights
Under New Zealand privacy legislation and applicable international laws, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Right of Access: You have the right to request access to personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Right to Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
- Right to Object: You may object to certain processing activities, including direct marketing and profiling.
- Data Portability: You may request your personal information in a portable format.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
6. 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 or permitted by law. Retention periods vary depending on the context of processing and our legal obligations.
- Contact Information: Retained until you request deletion or opt out.
- Analytics Data: Typically retained for up to 26 months.
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Retained for accounting and compliance purposes (typically 7 years for tax records).
- Technical Data: Retained for security and operational purposes (typically 12 months).
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, have concerns about our privacy practices, or wish to lodge a complaint, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@bbccompetition.com
Website: bbccompetition.com
We will respond to your inquiries within 20 working days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of New Zealand.
Privacy Commissioner of New Zealand:
Website: www.privacy.org.nz