Privacy Policy
At KiwiLottoNumbers NZ Ltd., we take your privacy and data security as seriously as you do. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit and use KiwiLottoNumbers.co.nz.
Last Updated: March 2026
1. Commitment to the NZ Privacy Act 2020
We strictly adhere to the Information Privacy Principles (IPPs) set out in the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. We are committed to ensuring that your personal information is gathered transparently, stored securely, and used solely for the purposes for which it was collected.
2. Information We Collect
To provide you with a secure and fully functional lottery portal, we may collect the following types of information:
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Personal Identity & Age Data As gambling is strictly prohibited for individuals under 18, we collect your full name, date of birth, and email address to verify your identity and legal age to use our services.
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Transaction & Entry Data We maintain a secure record of your lottery selections, draw dates, and purchase history. Note: We do NOT store your raw credit card numbers. All payments are handled by certified, PCI-compliant third-party payment gateways.
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Technical & Usage Data We collect anonymous technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and interaction metrics to help us optimize the platform's performance and security.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your data is strictly used to facilitate your experience on KiwiLottoNumbers.co.nz. Specifically, we use it to:
- Process your lottery ticket entries and deliver purchase confirmations.
- Notify you via email if your numbers win in a respective draw.
- Perform mandatory age verification checks (18+ compliance).
- Respond to your customer support inquiries.
- Detect and prevent fraudulent activities or unauthorized access.
4. Data Protection and Security
We employ banking-grade security measures to protect your data. All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using advanced TLS/SSL protocols. Our internal databases are protected by strict access controls, firewalls, and regular security audits to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.
5. Sharing of Information
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to marketing agencies or third-party advertisers.
We only share data in the following highly restricted circumstances:
- With trusted payment processors solely to execute your transactions.
- With identity verification services to ensure compliance with NZ age restrictions.
- When legally required by New Zealand law enforcement, the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), or other regulatory bodies.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our platform utilizes cookies to ensure core site functionality, remember your preferences, and gather basic analytics to improve our services. For a detailed breakdown of the specific cookies we use and how to manage them, please review our dedicated Cookie Policy.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Under the NZ Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to ask for it to be corrected if you believe it is inaccurate. You may also request the deletion of your account and associated data, provided we are not legally required to retain it for compliance and auditing purposes.