Privacy Policy

Last updated: 22 October 2026

Fern Fortune Ltd (“Fern Fortune”, “we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website fern-fortune.com (the “Site”) as a free social casino offering demo slot games for adults in New Zealand. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information when you visit or use the Site, and how you can exercise your rights under the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand).

By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use the Site.

1. Who we are

The data controller for personal information processed through the Site is Fern Fortune Ltd, a company registered in New Zealand. Our postal address is Shop 214, Sylvia Park Shopping Centre, 286 Mount Wellington Highway, Mount Wellington, Auckland 1060, New Zealand. For privacy enquiries, email [email protected]. We do not operate real-money gambling services and we do not process payment card data on the Site.

2. Scope of this policy

This policy applies to information collected when you browse fern-fortune.com, submit our contact form, confirm your age, respond to our cookie notice, or load embedded demo games. It does not apply to third-party websites or services linked from the Site, including game providers whose demos appear in iframes. Those providers process information under their own privacy policies.

3. Information we collect directly

We collect only a limited amount of information directly from you:

1. Contact details — if you use the contact form, we receive your name, email address, and the text of your message.
2. Age confirmation — we store a local record that you confirmed you are 20 or over; we do not require a date of birth or identity document on the Site.
3. Cookie banner choice — we store whether you accepted or declined our cookie notice, as described in our Cookie Policy.

4. Information collected automatically

When you access the Site, our hosting infrastructure may automatically log technical data such as your IP address, approximate region, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, and timestamps. We use this information for security monitoring, abuse prevention, capacity planning, and diagnosing errors. We do not use these logs to build advertising profiles.

5. Local storage and similar technologies

The Site uses browser local storage (and functionally similar client-side storage) to remember your age-gate confirmation and cookie preference so you are not prompted on every page load. These values remain on your device until you clear site data or we change the storage keys in a Site update. We do not use local storage to track you across unrelated websites.

6. Embedded demo games

Demo games are supplied by independent studios and loaded in embedded frames. When you play a demo, the provider may collect device identifiers, session tokens, gameplay events, and cookies necessary to run the game. Fern Fortune does not receive your in-game balance or gameplay history into our own databases. Any personal information processed inside the frame is handled by the relevant provider under their terms and privacy notices.

7. How we use personal information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

1. to operate and maintain the Site and embedded demos;
2. to respond to enquiries sent via the contact form;
3. to enforce our Terms & Conditions and protect the Site from misuse;
4. to comply with applicable New Zealand law and lawful requests from authorities;
5. to improve content, accessibility, and performance based on aggregated technical logs;
6. to communicate important changes to this policy or to the Site where appropriate.

8. Legal bases and Privacy Act principles

We collect and use personal information only where we have a lawful purpose connected with our functions as operator of a free entertainment website. We take reasonable steps to ensure information is accurate, relevant, and not kept longer than necessary. We do not sell or rent personal information to data brokers or marketers.

9. Disclosure to third parties

We may share personal information with trusted service providers who assist us with hosting, email delivery, or security, subject to confidentiality obligations. We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Fern Fortune, our users, or the public. We do not disclose contact form messages to game providers unless you explicitly ask us to in your message and we agree in writing.

10. International transfers

Our hosting and email providers may process data in countries outside New Zealand. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, consistent with the Privacy Act 2020. Embedded game providers may also process data in various jurisdictions; please review their policies if you have concerns about offshore processing.

11. Retention

Contact form submissions are retained for up to twenty-four (24) months unless a longer period is required to resolve a dispute or comply with law. Server logs are retained for a shorter rolling period appropriate to security needs, typically not exceeding ninety (90) days unless an incident requires extended retention. Local storage on your device persists until you clear it.

12. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, or alteration. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for keeping your email account secure if you correspond with us.

13. Your rights

Under the Privacy Act 2020, you may request access to personal information we hold about you and ask for correction if it is inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading. You may also complain to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner if you believe we have interfered with your privacy. To make a request, email [email protected] with enough detail for us to identify you and locate relevant records. We will respond within a reasonable time.

14. Children and age restriction

The Site is intended only for persons aged twenty (20) years or older in New Zealand. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 20. If you believe a minor has contacted us or used the Site, please notify us so we can delete relevant correspondence and take appropriate steps.

15. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Material changes may also be highlighted on the Site. Continued use after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy, except where the law requires explicit consent.

16. Contact us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact Fern Fortune Ltd at Shop 214, Sylvia Park Shopping Centre, 286 Mount Wellington Highway, Mount Wellington, Auckland 1060, New Zealand, or email [email protected].