Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

This Privacy Policy applies to the website operated at www.greengroupcollective.co.nz ("we", "us", "our"). We are an independent informational portal about Stake.com and are not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by Stake.com or its parent company. If you have concerns about data collected by Stake.com directly, please refer to their own privacy policy on their official website.

2. Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically through cookies, server logs and analytics tools:

• IP address (anonymised where possible)
• Browser type and version (e.g. Chrome 120, Safari 17)
• Operating system (e.g. Windows, macOS, Android, iOS)
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring URL (the website that directed you to us)
• Screen resolution and language preferences

This data is collected solely for website analytics, performance optimisation and security monitoring. It is not used to personally identify individual visitors.

3. Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Send us an email or fill out a contact form
• Subscribe to our newsletter (if available)
• Submit feedback or report content issues

This typically includes your name, email address and the content of your message. We use this information exclusively to respond to your enquiry and do not share it with third parties.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. We use the following types:

• Essential cookies — required for basic website functionality (session management, security)
• Analytics cookies — help us understand visitor behaviour and improve our content (e.g. Google Analytics)
• Functional cookies — remember your preferences such as language or theme settings
• Marketing cookies — used by our advertising partners to deliver relevant content

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data independently:

• Google Analytics — website traffic analysis (data retained for 26 months)
• Cloudflare — CDN and DDoS protection
• Hosting provider — server logs for security and performance
• Affiliate partners — may place cookies when you click outbound links to Stake.com

Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies for complete information on their data practices.

6. Data Retention

• Analytics data — retained for up to 26 months, then automatically deleted
• Contact form submissions — retained for up to 12 months, then deleted
• Server logs — retained for up to 90 days for security purposes

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access — request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data
• Right to restriction — request limited processing of your data
• Right to data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for users aged 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child under 18 has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete that information.

9. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL/TLS encryption, secure hosting infrastructure and regular security audits to protect your data. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the bottom of this page indicates when the most recent revision was made. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Last updated: 1 March 2026