Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Effective Date: January 2026

1. Introduction

socialharbornz Ltd. ("we", "us", "our") operates a social casino entertainment platform that uses virtual currency only for free-to-play gaming. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

By using our platform, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Account Information: .com, email address, user.com, and password
• Age Verification: Date of birth to confirm you are 18 or older
• Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting us
• Profile Information: Optional profile details you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our platform, we may automatically collect:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, features used
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
• Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs

2.3 Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our social casino entertainment services
• To verify your age (18+ requirement)
• To create and manage your account
• To communicate with you about our services
• To improve and personalize your experience
• To ensure platform security and prevent fraud
• To comply with legal obligations
• To provide customer support
• To send promotional communications (with your consent)

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate the platform (hosting, analytics, customer support)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of assets, or acquisition
• With Your Consent: When you have given explicit permission

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Your Rights

Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and applicable regulations, you have the following rights:

5.1 Access

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.

5.2 Correction

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

5.3 Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

5.4 Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.

5.5 Objection

You may object to certain processing of your personal information.

5.6 Withdrawal of Consent

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@socialharbornz.com.

6. Data Storage and Security

6.1 Storage Location

Your data may be stored and processed in New Zealand and other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

6.2 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure server infrastructure
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments
• Employee training on data protection

6.3 Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

7. Children's Privacy

Our platform is strictly for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we discover that we have collected information from someone under 18, we will delete it immediately.

8. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Privacy Officer:

Email: privacy@socialharbornz.com

You may also contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner New Zealand: www.privacy.org.nz