Is it legal to play online pokies in New Zealand?

Under the Gambling Act 2003, it is illegal to operate an online casino based within New Zealand. However, the law does not criminalise individual New Zealand residents for accessing and playing at offshore-licensed platforms.

Can I play online pokies using New Zealand dollars?

Yes, and you should prioritise sites that offer NZD accounts to avoid currency conversion fees.

How do I know if an online pokie is fair?

Legitimate online pokies use Random Number Generator (RNG) technology. Look for sites certified by eCOGRA, iTech Labs, or GLI.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2026

flashmobphotos.co.nz ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the "Site").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit information through contact forms or newsletter signups, we may collect your name, email address, and other contact details.
IP Address: We automatically collect your Internet Protocol (IP) address when you access our Site.
Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. This includes session cookies and persistent cookies.
Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with the Site, including pages visited, time spent, referral sources, and clicks.
Device Information: We may collect information about your browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Analytics: To monitor and analyze Site performance, traffic patterns, and user behavior using analytics tools.
Affiliate Tracking: To track affiliate commissions, referral sources, and casino sign-ups to calculate and process affiliate payments.
Site Improvement: To enhance the functionality, user experience, and content of our Site.
Communications: To respond to inquiries and send promotional communications (where you have opted in).
Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

Cookie Policy

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals and affiliate commissions from casino partners.
Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver targeted content and advertisements.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We strongly recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing your personal information or engaging with their services.

When you click on affiliate links and sign up with partner casinos, your data will be governed by their respective privacy policies, not this one.

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 also lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner.
EU/UK Residents: Under GDPR, you have rights including access, rectification, erasure, data portability, and the right to object to processing.
US Residents: Under applicable state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA), you may have rights to access, delete, and opt-out of data sales.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Affiliate tracking data is typically retained for the duration necessary to process commissions and comply with financial record-keeping obligations. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time, subject to legal and operational requirements.

Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@flashmobphotos.co.nz

We will respond to your inquiry within 20 working days or as required by applicable law.