Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Athena Cycling ("we," "our," or "us") operates athenacycling.co.nz. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, particularly regarding our Sky City Online Pokies NZ affiliate content.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing athenacycling.co.nz, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly and information collected automatically:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details you voluntarily submit through forms or enquiries
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
- Cookie Data: Information from cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy below)
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referral sources, and browsing behaviour
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Click-through identifiers and conversion data to track affiliate referrals to third-party casino operators
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Providing, maintaining, and improving our website functionality and content
- Analysing user behaviour through analytics platforms to understand site performance and user preferences
- Tracking affiliate referrals and commissions from linked casinos (Sky City Online and other operators)
- Sending newsletters, updates, and promotional content (only with your consent)
- Responding to enquiries and customer support requests
- Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues and fraud
- Complying with legal obligations
Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality, security, and user authentication
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour to improve site performance (Google Analytics)
- Affiliate Cookies: Enable tracking of referrals to partner casinos and commission calculations
- Marketing Cookies: Support retargeting and promotional campaigns
Opt-Out Options: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality. You may also opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Third-Party Links
athenacycling.co.nz contains affiliate links to third-party gambling operators, including Sky City Online and other licensed casinos. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any linked casino operators before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities.
These operators are responsible for their own data collection, use, and compliance with applicable gaming and privacy regulations.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- New Zealand Residents: Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information. You may lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner if you believe your privacy has been breached.
- EU/UK Residents: Under GDPR, you have rights including access, rectification, erasure, data portability, and objection to processing. You may withdraw consent at any time.
- US Residents: Under applicable state privacy laws (CCPA, CPA, etc.), you may have rights to access, delete, and opt-out of certain data sales or processing.
- Australian Residents: Under the Privacy Act 1988, you have rights to access and correct your personal information.
To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:
- Account and contact information: Retained until you request deletion or account closure
- Analytics data: Generally retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Affiliate tracking data: Retained for the duration of our affiliate relationship and applicable transaction periods
- Cookie data: Retained according to individual cookie expiration settings
When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or would like to report a privacy concern, please contact us:
Email: privacy@athenacycling.co.nz
We will respond to privacy requests within 20 working days or as otherwise required by applicable law.
Note: This website is intended for informational purposes only and does not promote gambling to minors or vulnerable persons. Gambling involves risk and can be addictive. Please gamble responsibly and only with operators licensed in your jurisdiction.