What Are Cookies and Why VinciSpin Uses Them
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit. They sit quietly in your browser and help the site remember things about you, like whether you’re signed in or which language you prefer. They’re not programmes, they can’t access other files on your device, and they don’t carry viruses.
At VinciSpin Casino, cookies serve a practical purpose. This site runs in New Zealand dollars and is built around the way Kiwi players actually use an online casino, and cookies are part of what makes that work smoothly. Without them, the site would treat you like a stranger on every single page load.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies VinciSpin sets, what each type does, how long they stick around, and what choices you have over them. It applies to all pages of vinci-spin-casino-nz.com and complies with the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand) and the Gambling Act 2003, both of which place specific obligations on online gambling operators when collecting and handling player data.
Types of Cookies VinciSpin Sets
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies cannot be switched off. They are the ones that keep the site working as it should. If you log into your VinciSpin account, a strictly necessary cookie is what stops you from being logged out every time you click to a new page. If you add funds to your balance, these cookies help the transaction stay connected end to end.
Examples of what strictly necessary cookies do on this site:
- Maintain your login session so you don’t have to re-enter your credentials repeatedly
- Remember items in any active session, such as a game already in progress
- Apply your selected currency (NZD) consistently across all pages
- Support secure connections between your browser and VinciSpin’s servers
- Help enforce responsible gambling controls, including session limits and self-exclusion flags that may be active on your account
Because these cookies are essential to the operation of the site, they do not require your consent under New Zealand law. However, you are still entitled to know they exist, which is why they are listed here.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies remember choices you make to give you a better experience. They’re not critical to the site’s operation, but they make your time on it noticeably more comfortable.
On VinciSpin, functional cookies are used to:
- Remember your preferred game categories or recently played pokies so they appear at the top of your lobby
- Store your chat preferences if you’ve opened a live support window
- Keep your selected settings across sessions, such as sound preferences within games
- Recognise whether you’ve already seen and dismissed the cookie consent notice
You can disable functional cookies through the cookie settings panel, but doing so may affect how parts of the site behave for you personally.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the VinciSpin site. The data is aggregated, meaning it tells us things like which pages are most visited, how long players spend in certain sections, and where errors occur, but it does not identify you as an individual.
VinciSpin uses this information to improve the site over time. If a particular section is causing confusion or a game category isn’t loading as fast as it should, analytics data is what flags it.
Third-party analytics tools may be used to process this data. Where that is the case, those providers are required to handle information under terms consistent with the Privacy Act 2020 and are not permitted to use the data for their own commercial purposes.
Marketing and Targeting Cookies
Marketing cookies track visits across websites to build a picture of your interests so that advertising you see elsewhere can be made more relevant to your situation. These cookies are set by advertising partners rather than directly by VinciSpin.
VinciSpin operates within the responsible gambling framework required under the Gambling Act 2003. This means that any marketing activity, including retargeted online advertising, must not target individuals who have set deposit limits, self-excluded, or otherwise indicated they wish to reduce their gambling activity. Marketing cookies that could compromise these protections are not knowingly set for such users.
You can opt out of marketing cookies at any time through the cookie settings panel or by using your browser’s built-in controls.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on this site are set by third parties whose services are embedded into the VinciSpin platform. These include:
- Payment gateway providers that assist with deposits and withdrawals in NZD
- Live game software providers, including live dealer table platforms
- Customer support chat tools
- Analytics platforms used to measure site performance
VinciSpin does not control the cookies placed by these third parties directly. Each provider operates under its own privacy and cookie policy. Where possible, links to those policies are provided within the relevant sections of the VinciSpin site. VinciSpin takes reasonable steps to ensure that all third-party partners handling New Zealand player data meet obligations consistent with the Privacy Act 2020.
Cookie Duration: Session vs Persistent
Cookies fall into two broad categories based on how long they remain on your device:
- Session cookies exist only for the duration of your visit. When you close your browser, they are deleted automatically. Most of VinciSpin’s login and gameplay cookies fall into this category.
- Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period after you leave the site. They are used for things like remembering your display preferences or recognising a returning player. VinciSpin’s persistent cookies generally expire within 12 months, though the exact duration varies by cookie type.
Cookies and Responsible Gambling Obligations
The Gambling Act 2003 requires VinciSpin to support responsible gambling for all New Zealand players. Certain cookies on this platform directly support that obligation rather than simply serving a commercial purpose.
These include cookies that:
- Enforce session time limits set by the player within their account settings
- Maintain self-exclusion status so excluded players cannot bypass restrictions by clearing standard browsing data alone
- Record deposit limit settings so they apply consistently across all sessions
- Support reality check prompts that remind players of time spent on the site
VinciSpin strongly advises against disabling or clearing cookies if you have active responsible gambling settings applied to your account. Doing so may interfere with the protections you have put in place. If you need to update or review your responsible gambling settings, please contact the support team directly at support@vinci-spin-casino-nz.com or by phone on 64 4 114 9146.
Your Rights Under the Privacy Act 2020
As a New Zealand resident, the Privacy Act 2020 gives you a set of rights regarding personal information collected about you, including information gathered through cookies. These rights include:
- The right to know that personal information is being collected and what it will be used for
- The right to access the personal information VinciSpin holds about you
- The right to request correction of any information that is inaccurate or incomplete
- The right to complain to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner if you believe your privacy rights have been breached
Cookie data that identifies you as an individual (such as your account ID or login session data) falls within the scope of personal information under the Act. VinciSpin collects and processes this data only to the extent necessary to operate the casino platform, fulfil legal obligations, and support responsible gambling measures.
Requests to access or correct your personal information can be directed to support@vinci-spin-casino-nz.com. VinciSpin will respond within 20 working days, in line with the timeframes required under the Privacy Act 2020.
How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
Using the VinciSpin Cookie Settings Panel
When you first visit the VinciSpin site, a cookie consent notice will appear. You can use this to accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or select specific categories. You can revisit and update these preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings link at the bottom of any page on the site.
Through Your Browser Settings
Every major browser gives you control over cookies at the browser level. The steps vary slightly depending on which browser you use:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
You can block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, or delete existing cookies from specific sites. Keep in mind that blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent VinciSpin from functioning properly and may mean you cannot access your account.
Opting Out of Third-Party Analytics and Advertising
If you prefer not to be tracked for advertising purposes across multiple websites, the following opt-out tools are available to New Zealand users:
- The Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada opt-out tool (which covers a number of international advertising networks operating in New Zealand)
- Google’s Ad Settings, available through your Google account, if Google advertising services are in use
- Browser extensions such as Privacy Badger or uBlock Origin, which block third-party tracking scripts
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers allow you to send a Do Not Track (DNT) signal to websites you visit. Currently there is no consistent industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, and as a result VinciSpin does not alter its data collection practices based on DNT signals alone. Your cookie preferences set through the VinciSpin consent panel will always take precedence over browser-level signals for cookies controlled directly by this site.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
VinciSpin may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or the way the site operates. When changes are made, the revised policy will be published on this page. If any changes affect how VinciSpin handles personal information in a material way, registered players will be notified by email or through a notice within their account.
Continued use of the VinciSpin site after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact VinciSpin About This Policy
If you have questions about how cookies work on this site, how your data is handled, or how to exercise your privacy rights under New Zealand law, get in touch with the VinciSpin support team:
- Email: support@vinci-spin-casino-nz.com
- Phone: 64 4 114 9146
- Address: Level 15, 1 Willis Street, Wellington, New Zealand
- Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9AM to 6PM