Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Books and Beyond Festival ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the booksandbeyondfestival.co.nz website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our site.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our site. By accessing and using booksandbeyondfestival.co.nz, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and other contact details you voluntarily provide through forms or inquiries
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
- Cookies: Information stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, links clicked, and referral sources
- Affiliate Tracking: Data related to affiliate links and referral activity for commission tracking purposes
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Conducting analytics and monitoring site performance
- Tracking affiliate commissions and referral activity
- Improving user experience and site functionality
- Responding to inquiries and customer support
- Complying with legal obligations
- Detecting and preventing fraud or security issues
Cookie Policy
Our site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality and security
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals and commission activity
- Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and user preferences
You may opt out of non-essential cookies through your browser settings or by using cookie consent management tools on our site. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our site contains links to third-party online casino operators and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, terms, or content. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities. Third parties operate independently and may collect, use, and share your data according to their own policies.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exceptions)
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your information
- Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent to data processing at any time
New Zealand residents may also have rights under the Privacy Act 2020. EU/UK residents should note GDPR protections apply. US residents may have rights under applicable state privacy laws (CCPA, etc.).
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Affiliate tracking data is retained for the duration of the affiliate program participation. Analytics data is typically retained for up to 24 months. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time, subject to legal retention obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@booksandbeyondfestival.co.nz
We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days of receipt.