Last updated: May 2026 — Daniel Whitaker, Stiksfood

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Website: stiksfood.com

Responsible Person: Daniel Whitaker

This Privacy Policy describes how stiksfood.com collects, uses, stores, and protects information obtained from visitors to our website. By accessing or using stiksfood.com, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our website immediately.

1. Who We Are

Stiksfood is an independent review and information website operated by Daniel Whitaker. Our site is focused on providing New Zealand users with honest, informative reviews of online pokies and licensed casino platforms. We do not operate any gambling services directly. Our domain is stiksfood.com and we serve users primarily within New Zealand.

2. Information We Collect

stiksfood.com may collect the following types of information from visitors:

• Non-personal browsing data: IP addresses, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on site.
• Cookies and tracking data: Information collected automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
• Voluntarily submitted data: Any information you choose to submit through contact forms, email inquiries, or newsletter sign-ups, including your name and email address.
• Analytics data: Aggregated usage statistics collected via third-party analytics services to help us understand how visitors interact with stiksfood.com.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information collected by stiksfood.com is used for the following purposes:

• To improve the content, structure, and performance of stiksfood.com
• To respond to user inquiries and communications
• To analyze website traffic and user behavior patterns
• To comply with applicable legal obligations
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity on our platform

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.

4. Cookies

stiksfood.com uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather analytical data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our site. We use both session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period.

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain functionality of stiksfood.com. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

5. Third-Party Links and Affiliates

stiksfood.com contains links to third-party casino and gambling platforms for informational and review purposes. When you click on these links, you will be redirected to external websites that operate under their own privacy policies. Daniel Whitaker and stiksfood.com are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external site they visit.

Some links on stiksfood.com may be affiliate links. If you click on an affiliate link and register or deposit on a partner site, stiksfood.com may receive a commission. This does not affect the price you pay or our editorial independence.

6. Analytics Services

We use third-party analytics tools, which may include Google Analytics, to collect and analyze aggregated, anonymized data about visitor behavior on stiksfood.com. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to track your interactions with our site. The data collected is used solely to improve our website and is not used to personally identify individual users.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. These rights may include:

• Right to access: You may request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
• Right to erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data from our records.
• Right to correction: You may request that inaccurate personal information be corrected.
• Right to object: You may object to certain types of data processing where applicable.
• Right to data portability: You may request your data in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact Daniel Whitaker directly using the contact information provided below.

8. Data Retention

stiksfood.com retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. Voluntarily submitted information such as contact form submissions is retained for a reasonable period and then securely deleted.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect any personal data collected through stiksfood.com. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

10. Children's Privacy

stiksfood.com is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted personal data to our website, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Daniel Whitaker reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage users to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how stiksfood.com protects your information.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact the responsible person directly:

• Name: Daniel Whitaker
• Website: stiksfood.com
• Email: [email protected]

Daniel Whitaker is committed to addressing all privacy-related inquiries in a timely and transparent manner.