Last updated: May 2026 — Liam Hargreaves, Christinawinds

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 January 2026

Website: christinawinds.com

Owner: Liam Hargreaves

This Privacy Policy describes how christinawinds.com collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal information of visitors to our website. By accessing or using christinawinds.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue your use of the website immediately.

1. Who We Are

Christinawinds is an independent online casino review platform operated by Liam Hargreaves, providing editorial content and reviews of online gambling operators for players based in New Zealand. Our website is accessible at christinawinds.com. We are committed to protecting the privacy of every individual who visits our site and to handling personal data responsibly and transparently.

2. Information We Collect

christinawinds.com may collect the following categories of information from visitors:

• Non-personal technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
• Cookie data: Information stored via cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in the Cookies section below.
• Voluntarily submitted data: If you contact us directly via email or a contact form, we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
• Analytics data: Aggregated behavioural data collected through third-party analytics tools to help us understand how users interact with christinawinds.com.

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, government identification numbers, or health-related data through christinawinds.com.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information collected by christinawinds.com is used for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the performance and content of christinawinds.com.
• To analyse visitor behaviour and traffic patterns using aggregated, anonymised data.
• To respond to enquiries submitted directly to Liam Hargreaves or the christinawinds.com team.
• To ensure the security and integrity of our website and to prevent fraudulent activity.
• To comply with applicable legal obligations.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

christinawinds.com uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance the user 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 the basic functionality of christinawinds.com.
• Analytics cookies: Used to track visitor behaviour and measure site performance, typically through tools such as Google Analytics.
• Affiliate and advertising cookies: Placed by third-party affiliate networks when you click on casino links featured on christinawinds.com.

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

5. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Disclosures

christinawinds.com contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos and gambling operators reviewed on our platform. When you click on such links, you will be directed to external websites that operate under their own privacy policies. christinawinds.com is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or data handling of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit.

Some links on christinawinds.com are affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you register or deposit at a casino through these links. This does not affect our editorial independence or the accuracy of our reviews.

6. Analytics

christinawinds.com uses third-party analytics services, which may include Google Analytics, to collect and analyse non-personally identifiable information about how visitors use our website. This data helps us improve our content and user experience. These analytics providers may use cookies and may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA

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

• Right to access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: You may request that inaccurate or incomplete data be corrected.
• Right to erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Right to restriction: You may request that we restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to data portability: You may request that your data be transferred to another organisation or directly to you.
• Right to object: You may object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing or legitimate interest purposes.
• California residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to opt out of the sale of personal information, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights. christinawinds.com does not sell personal information to third parties.

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

8. Data Retention

christinawinds.com retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Enquiry data submitted via email is retained for a reasonable period to facilitate communication and then securely deleted.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information processed in connection with christinawinds.com against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children's Privacy

christinawinds.com is intended exclusively for adults aged 18 years and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe that a minor has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Liam Hargreaves reserves the right to update or modify 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 to stay informed about how christinawinds.com protects your information. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data by christinawinds.com, please contact the responsible person directly:

• Responsible Person: Liam Hargreaves
• Website: christinawinds.com
• Email: privacy@christinawinds.com

We will endeavour to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.