Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 13, 2025

NZ Lotto Zone is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information.

Our Privacy Commitment

NZ Lotto Zone ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you participate in our lottery games or use our services.

This policy complies with the Privacy Act 2020 and other applicable New Zealand privacy laws. By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including:

  • Identity Information: Full name, date of birth, and government-issued ID numbers (when claiming prizes over $10,000)
  • Contact Information: Email address, phone number, and mailing address
  • Financial Information: Bank account details for prize payments (for large wins)
  • Transaction Information: Details of tickets purchased, games played, prizes won, and claim history

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
  • Usage Information: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, and navigation paths
  • Location Information: General geographic location based on IP address
  • Cookie Information: Data collected through cookies and similar technologies (see Cookie Policy section)

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from authorized retailers, payment processors, and identity verification services when necessary for prize claims or fraud prevention.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Game Operations

  • Processing ticket purchases and validating winning tickets
  • Conducting draws and determining winners
  • Verifying eligibility and age requirements
  • Processing prize claims and payments
  • Maintaining accurate records of transactions

Communications

  • Sending important notices about games, draws, and results
  • Responding to your inquiries and customer service requests
  • Providing information about new games and promotions (with consent)
  • Sending responsible gaming information and resources

Legal and Compliance

  • Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
  • Preventing fraud, money laundering, and other illegal activities
  • Enforcing our Terms and Conditions
  • Responding to legal requests and court orders

Business Purposes

  • Improving our website, games, and services
  • Analyzing trends and user behavior for research purposes
  • Developing new products and features
  • Conducting internal audits and security assessments

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with the following parties:

Authorized Retailers

Information necessary to validate tickets and process prize claims at retail locations.

Service Providers

Third-party companies that provide services such as payment processing, website hosting, data analysis, and customer support. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

Government Authorities

Regulatory bodies, law enforcement, tax authorities, and other government agencies when required by law or to prevent fraud.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

Public Disclosure

For winners of prizes over $10,000, we may publicly disclose your name, region, and prize amount for promotional purposes unless you specifically request anonymity.

Important: We will never sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Technical Safeguards

  • • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • • Secure database storage
  • • Regular security audits
  • • Firewall protection

Organizational Safeguards

  • • Access controls and authentication
  • • Staff training on data protection
  • • Confidentiality agreements
  • • Incident response procedures

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to improve our security measures.

Data Breach Notification: In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by law.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access

You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. We will provide this within 20 working days unless an extension is required.

Right to Correction

You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.

Right to Object

You can object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes at any time.

Right to Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal and operational requirements (e.g., we must retain transaction records for regulatory compliance).

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer:

Email: privacy@nzlottozone.com

Phone: 0800 LOTTO ZONE (0800 568 869)

Mail: Privacy Officer, NZ Lotto Zone, PO Box 12345, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember your preferences and improve functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies

Required for basic website functionality. These cannot be disabled.

Performance Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Functionality Cookies

Remember your preferences and provide enhanced features.

Marketing Cookies

Track your browsing habits to deliver relevant advertisements.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Retention Periods:

  • Transaction Records: 7 years (legal requirement)
  • Prize Claim Records: 7 years (legal requirement)
  • Marketing Preferences: Until you unsubscribe or object
  • Website Activity: 24 months
  • Customer Support Records: 3 years

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a person under 18, we will take steps to delete such information immediately.

Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us with personal information should contact our Privacy Officer immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
  • Sending an email notification to registered users
  • Displaying a prominent notice on our website

Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Questions About Privacy?

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

Privacy Officer: NZ Lotto Zone

Email: privacy@nzlottozone.com

Phone: 0800 LOTTO ZONE (0800 568 869)

Mail: Privacy Officer, NZ Lotto Zone, PO Box 12345, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

Office of the Privacy Commissioner: If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner at www.privacy.org.nz