Privacy policy · Updated 11/09/2025

We designed debbiemarquez.com to be a haven for FREE social gaming. Protecting your privacy is part of that promise. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard data across the platform.

1. Who we are

debbiemarquez.com is owned and operated by Coastal Wave Entertainment Ltd (NZBN 9429051212). You can contact our privacy steward at privacy@debbiemarquez.com.

2. What we collect

• Account basics: display name, email address, chosen avatar. No financial information is ever requested.
• Play analytics: session length, favourite games, mindful tool usage. Data is aggregated and anonymised for product improvements.
• Device signals: browser type, screen size, approximate location (city level only) to tailor content to New Zealand audiences.
• Community interactions: chat messages and support tickets so our moderation team can maintain a safe environment.

3. How we use information

We process data strictly to deliver and improve FREE entertainment. No information is sold, rented, or shared with real-money gambling operators. We may use anonymised insights to report on wellbeing outcomes and platform performance.

4. Cookies & local storage

• Essential cookies: keep you signed in, remember age verification, and maintain session security.
• Preference cookies: store your theme choice, audio volume, and mindful tool settings.
• No tracking pixels: we do not run advertising networks or cross-site trackers.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings or decline optional cookies via the banner. Essential cookies are required for account functionality.

5. Data retention

We retain account data while your profile remains active. If you request deletion, we purge records within 30 days, except where legal obligations (fraud prevention, abuse reports) require longer retention.

6. Your rights

• Request a copy of the data we hold (export provided within 20 working days).
• Update inaccurate details through your account dashboard.
• Request deletion via privacy@debbiemarquez.com.
• Opt-out of community emails at any time.

7. Security practices

We apply encryption in transit (HTTPS), hashed credentials, and tiered admin access. Regular audits are conducted with independent security partners located in Aotearoa and Australia.

8. International transfers

Our primary servers are located in Auckland. Backups may be mirrored in Sydney with equivalent privacy protections under Australian Privacy Principles.

9. Updates

Policy updates are announced via in-platform notifications and email. Continued use after updates indicates acceptance.