Cookie Policy: How The Wilde Florist Uses Cookies
A plain-English guide to the cookies and similar technologies we use on thewildeflorist.co.nz, why we use them, and how you can control or switch them off as a New Zealand visitor.
This Cookie Policy explains how The Wilde Florist (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit thewildeflorist.co.nz. It sits alongside our Privacy Policy, which describes the wider ways we handle your personal information under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. By continuing to use the site, or by accepting cookies through our consent banner, you agree to the use of cookies as set out below.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your computer, tablet or phone when you visit. They let the site remember things about your visit — such as which pages you have read, whether you have dismissed the responsible-gambling banner, or whether you arrived from a particular link. Cookies cannot run programs, carry viruses, or read other files on your device.
We also use closely related technologies — including local storage, pixels and tags — that work in a similar way. Throughout this policy we refer to all of these collectively as “cookies”. Cookies may be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (which remain for a set period or until you delete them).
The types of cookies we use
We group the cookies on our site into three categories. The table below summarises each one, what it does, and whether it is set by us (first-party) or by a third party.
| Category | Purpose | Type | Consent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Make the site work: page navigation, security, remembering your cookie choices and that you have seen the 18+ responsible-gambling notice. | First-party | Always on |
| Analytics | Help us understand which reviews and guides Kiwi readers find useful, how visitors move through the site, and where pages can be improved. Data is aggregated. | First & third-party | Optional |
| Affiliate tracking | Record when you click through to a licensed casino or sportsbook so the operator can credit us with the referral. This is how the site is funded. | Third-party | Optional |
1. Essential cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set only in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging a form submission on our contact page, or dismissing the responsible-gambling banner. The site will not work properly without them, so we do not ask for consent to use them. They store no marketing information.
2. Analytics cookies
Analytics cookies let us count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve how the site performs. They tell us, for example, which of our pokies guides or casino comparisons are most popular and which pages load slowly. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and used to understand patterns — not to identify you personally. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited, and we will be less able to improve the site.
3. Affiliate tracking cookies
The Wilde Florist is an independent comparison service. When you click a “Play Now” or “Get Bonus” button and later register or deposit with a licensed operator, an affiliate cookie allows that operator to recognise that you came from us, so they can pay us a commission. This never changes the price, bonus or terms you receive — you pay exactly the same NZD amount, and your eligibility for any welcome offer or free spins is set entirely by the operator. It is simply how we keep the site free to read. You can learn more about our independence on our how we rate page.
A note on independence
Affiliate commissions never influence our ratings or rankings. We compare operators against the same criteria whether or not they have an affiliate relationship with us, and we will list and warn about casinos to avoid regardless of any commercial arrangement.
Third-party cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties rather than by us. These include our analytics provider and the affiliate networks used by the casinos and sportsbooks we feature. These third parties set their own cookies subject to their own policies, and we do not control them. Importantly, once you click through to an operator’s website — whether an online casino, a sportsbook or a crypto casino — that site’s own cookie and privacy policies apply, and this policy no longer covers your activity there. We encourage you to review the cookie notice of any operator before you register or deposit.
How to manage or disable cookies
You are always in control of cookies. You can accept or decline optional analytics and affiliate cookies through the consent banner shown when you first visit, and you can change your choice at any time. You can also manage cookies directly in your browser:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies / Clear browsing data.
- Apple Safari: Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data / Block all cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies.
Most browsers also let you browse in a private or incognito window, which discards cookies when you close it. You can find detailed, up-to-date instructions in your browser’s help section or at independent guides such as aboutcookies.org.
⚠ Heads up
If you block all cookies, including essential ones, parts of the site may not work as expected — for example, your cookie preferences may not be saved between visits and the responsible-gambling banner may reappear each time.
Cookies and your privacy under NZ law
Where cookies collect information that can identify you, we handle it in line with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and the information practices described in our Privacy Policy. We do not sell your personal information. We retain analytics data only for as long as it is useful to improve the site, after which it is deleted or further aggregated.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, new features on the site, or changes in the law. When we make material changes we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please get in touch via our contact page.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to accept cookies to use The Wilde Florist?
No. Essential cookies are required for the site to function, but you can decline analytics and affiliate-tracking cookies and still read every review, guide and comparison on the site.
Will blocking affiliate cookies stop me claiming a casino bonus?
No. Affiliate cookies only let an operator credit us for a referral. Blocking them does not change your eligibility for any welcome bonus or free spins — that is set entirely by the operator’s own terms.
How do I delete cookies that are already stored?
Open your browser’s privacy or history settings and choose “Clear browsing data” or “Clear cookies and site data”. You can clear cookies for all sites or just for thewildeflorist.co.nz.
Does this cookie policy cover the casinos you link to?
No. Once you click through to a casino or sportsbook, that operator’s own cookie and privacy policies apply. We have no control over the cookies third-party gambling sites set.
Play it safe
Gambling should always be fun, never a way to make money. If it stops being fun, free and confidential support is available 24/7 from the Gambling Helpline NZ on 0800 654 655 and from the Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand. See our responsible gambling hub for tools and advice.