Privacy Policy for Aroha Bytes
Last Updated: May 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Aroha Bytes. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website. Our platform is designed for pure entertainment, and we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy is governed by the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.
2. Information We Collect
As our games are free to play without registration, we collect very limited information:
- Technical Data: We may collect anonymous data about your device and browser, such as IP address, browser type, and operating system. This is used for security and to ensure our site functions correctly. We use Cloudflare for this purpose.
- Usage Data: We collect anonymous data about how you interact with our games, such as which games are played most often. This helps us improve the experience for everyone.
- Contact Data: If you contact us via email, we will collect your email address and any information you provide in your message to respond to your query.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our free gaming service.
- To ensure the security and stability of our platform.
- To understand usage patterns and improve our games.
- To respond to your support requests and questions.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies to operate our site. These include essential cookies for security, age verification, and managing your cookie consent preferences. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies without your explicit consent. For a detailed breakdown, please see our Cookie Policy.
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell your personal information. We may share anonymous, aggregated data with third-party service providers like Cloudflare for website analytics and security. We will not share your data with any other third parties unless required by law.
6. Your Rights
Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to access and request correction of any personal information we hold about you. As we hold very little personal data, this is most relevant to any correspondence you have sent us. You can make such a request by contacting us at support@compressedstreamarohagames.com.
7. Data Security and Retention
We take reasonable steps to protect the limited information we collect from unauthorized access. We retain anonymous analytics data for as long as it is useful for service improvement. Correspondence data is retained for as long as necessary to resolve your query.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@compressedstreamarohagames.com.
Our operating company is Aroha Bytes Studios Limited, with its registered office at 21 Park Royal Road, London.