Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how CureLanok ("we", "us", or "our"), operated by CureLanok Media Ltd, Level 12, 1 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand, collects, uses, and protects personal information when you visit and use our website at curelanok.pro (the "Site").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand) and all applicable New Zealand privacy legislation.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter (name and email address)
• Submit a contact form (name, email address, and message content)
• Submit a game review request (name, email address, game title, and platform details)

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• Your IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website or search engine
• Date and time of your visit

This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for full details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiries and contact form submissions
• To send you our newsletter and editorial updates (only if you have subscribed)
• To process and respond to game review requests from developers and publishers
• To analyse Site traffic and improve the quality of our content and user experience
• To comply with our legal obligations under New Zealand law
• To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following grounds:

• Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent (e.g., newsletter subscription)
• Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights
• Legal obligation: Where we are required to process information to comply with applicable law

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. For detailed information about the cookies we use, their purposes, and how to manage your preferences, please read our Cookie Policy.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site (e.g., email delivery services, analytics providers). These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and may only use your information to perform services on our behalf.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government authority in New Zealand.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months.

7. Your Rights Under the Privacy Act 2020

Under the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand), you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
• Withdraw consent for processing where consent is the legal basis
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of New Zealand

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 20 working days as required by New Zealand law.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as game developer or publisher websites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Post: CureLanok Media Ltd, Level 12, 1 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

You may also contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of New Zealand at www.privacy.org.nz if you have concerns about how we handle your personal information.