Last updated: June 2026 — James Wilson, Thistlenz
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Thistlenz ("we," "us," or "our"), operated by James Wilson and accessible at thistlenz.co.nz, collects, uses, and protects information obtained from visitors to our website. By accessing or using thistlenz.co.nz, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
Thistlenz is an independent review and information website focused on online casino services available in New Zealand, including editorial coverage of Spinbet Online Casino. We provide reviews, guides, and promotional content intended for adult audiences in New Zealand. We do not operate any gambling services directly.
When you visit thistlenz.co.nz, we may collect the following categories of information:
We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has submitted personal data to thistlenz.co.nz, please contact us immediately.
The information collected through thistlenz.co.nz is used for the following purposes:
Thistlenz.co.nz uses cookies to enhance functionality and gather analytical data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. We use both first-party and third-party cookies, including those placed by analytics providers. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain features of the website. By continuing to use thistlenz.co.nz, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
We use third-party analytics services, which may include Google Analytics, to collect aggregated data about visitor behaviour on thistlenz.co.nz. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information on our behalf. The data collected is used solely for statistical and analytical purposes. You may opt out of analytics tracking by using your browser's privacy settings or tools provided by the relevant analytics provider.
Thistlenz.co.nz contains links to external websites, including online casino operators such as Spinbet. These links are provided for informational purposes only. We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or policies of third-party websites and accept no responsibility for them. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit before submitting personal information.
Depending on your location and applicable legislation, including the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you may have the following rights:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information collected through thistlenz.co.nz from unauthorised access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of thistlenz.co.nz following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact the responsible person for thistlenz.co.nz:
James Wilson is the author and owner of Thistlenz and is responsible for all privacy-related matters pertaining to thistlenz.co.nz. We aim to respond to all legitimate enquiries within 30 days of receipt.