Cookie Policy - Kiwi's Treasure Casino NZ

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit them. They help the site remember information about your visit - like your login status, language preferences, or items in your cart.

Cookies don't contain viruses or malware, and they can't access other files on your device. They simply store data that helps websites function properly and provide a better user experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

Kiwi's Treasure Casino uses several types of cookies, each serving a specific purpose:

1. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the website to function properly. Without them, core features like logging in, making deposits, or playing games wouldn't work. Essential cookies include:

Session cookies: Keep you logged in as you navigate between pages
Security cookies: Protect your account from unauthorized access
Load balancing cookies: Distribute traffic across servers to prevent crashes

Because these cookies are essential, they cannot be disabled without affecting your ability to use the site.

2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our site - which pages are most popular, how long people spend on each page, and whether they encounter errors. This data helps us improve site performance and user experience.

Google Analytics: Tracks overall site usage patterns (anonymized data)
Heatmap tools: Show us where users click and scroll
Error tracking: Helps us identify and fix technical issues

All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized - we don't track individual users or link this data to your account.

3. Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalized experience:

Language preferences: Remember your chosen language
Game filters: Save your preferred game categories or providers
Sound and display settings: Remember whether you prefer sound on/off, dark mode, etc.
"Remember me" option: Keep you logged in between sessions (if you enable it)

Without functionality cookies, you'd have to re-enter your preferences every time you visit.

4. Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver personalized promotions and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.

Personalized bonus offers: Show you bonuses based on your play history
Retargeting ads: Display Kiwi's Treasure ads on other websites you visit
Campaign tracking: Measure which ads or promotions led you to sign up

You can opt out of marketing cookies without affecting essential site functionality. See the "Managing Your Cookie Preferences" section below for details.

First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

First-Party Cookies

These are cookies set directly by Kiwi's Treasure Casino. They're used for site functionality, account management, and analytics. First-party cookies stay on our domain and are not shared with external parties.

Third-Party Cookies

These are cookies set by external services we use, such as:

Google Analytics: Tracks site performance and user behavior
Payment processors: Enable secure transactions
Game providers: Deliver pokies, live casino, and table games
Advertising networks: Show relevant ads on other websites

Third-party cookies are governed by the privacy policies of those external companies. We don't control how they use cookies, so we recommend reviewing their policies if you have concerns.

Session vs. Persistent Cookies

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They're used for essential functions like keeping you logged in during your session.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period (days, months, or even years) until they expire or you delete them. They're used to remember your preferences between visits.

Why Do We Use Cookies?

Cookies help us provide a better, faster, and more secure experience. Specifically, we use cookies to:

Keep you logged in: So you don't have to enter your password every time you switch pages
Remember your preferences: Language, game filters, display settings
Improve performance: Analyze which features work well and which need fixing
Personalize your experience: Show you relevant bonuses and game recommendations
Prevent fraud: Detect suspicious behavior and protect your account
Measure marketing effectiveness: Understand which promotions and ads bring in players

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have control over which cookies are placed on your device. Here's how to manage them:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

Block all cookies (not recommended - it will break site functionality)
Block third-party cookies only (keeps the site working while limiting tracking)
Delete cookies after each session
Set cookies to expire after a certain period

Here are links to cookie management guides for popular browsers:

Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit Kiwi's Treasure Casino, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by cookie type. You can update these preferences anytime through the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.

Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising

If you want to opt out of personalized ads across multiple websites, visit:

Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.com
Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org

Note that opting out doesn't mean you'll stop seeing ads - it just means the ads won't be personalized based on your browsing behavior.

Cookie Reference Table

Below is a summary of the main cookies we use:

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
session_id	Essential	Keeps you logged in during your session	Session
security_token	Essential	Protects against cross-site request forgery	Session
user_preferences	Functionality	Remembers language and display settings	1 year
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics - tracks site usage	2 years
promo_tracking	Marketing	Tracks which promotions you've seen	30 days

This is not an exhaustive list - additional cookies may be set by third-party services like game providers or payment processors.

Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" setting that sends a signal to websites requesting they don't track your activity. Currently, there's no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, and Kiwi's Treasure Casino does not respond to DNT requests at this time.

However, you can still control tracking through your cookie preferences as described above.

Cookies on Mobile Devices

Cookies work the same way on mobile browsers as they do on desktop. If you're using our mobile site, you can manage cookies through your mobile browser settings (usually found under "Settings" or "Privacy").

Note: If we ever release a mobile app, it may use app-specific tracking technologies similar to cookies. Those would be governed by a separate app privacy policy.

Cookie Policy - How We Use Cookies at Kiwi's Treasure Casino