Privacy Policy – How We Protect Your Data
This Privacy Policy explains what information this site collects about you, how it’s used, and what choices you have. It’s written to be clear and straightforward.
You’ll see how cookies and analytics work here, how emails are handled, and how to ask for a copy of your data or request a correction. You can also learn how to unsubscribe from newsletters and change your browser settings if you want fewer cookies. Whether you’re reading guides, comparing casinos, or checking information about the real money pokies app Australia, the same privacy standards apply across the site.
By using the site, you agree to this policy, so please read it now. If anything isn’t clear, send a message through the contact form and ask. If you’re under 18, don’t share personal details without a parent or guardian’s permission.
Information We Collect
This site reviews gambling products and news for Australian readers. To run that show, some information gets picked up. Not everything, and not forever. The focus stays on what’s needed to publish reviews, fix problems, and measure what content actually helps you.
Here’s what might be collected during a normal visit or when you interact with features:
- Basic device and session data, like browser type, screen size, referring page, and approximate location by IP (suburb level at most).
- Analytics events on pages, such as clicks on “Claim Bonus” buttons, scroll depth, and time on page.
- Contact details that you deliberately submit, like your email address when joining a newsletter or sending a message.
- Affiliate identifiers attached to outbound links, so partner sites know this site referred you and can credit that referral.
- Content preferences you set, like game filters (pokies, blackjack, roulette) or saved comparisons.
That’s it. No bank logins, no upload of ID documents, and no access to wagering accounts. If an example offer says “100% match up to AUD 500 + 100 free spins on Starburst”, tracking relates only to the click itself and the partner ID, not your spend or gameplay.
How We Collect Information
Collection happens in a few familiar ways. Server logs record visits. When you type an email address into a subscribe box, that address goes to a secure mailing tool so the newsletter can reach you. Tracking pixels may be used sparingly for measurement; any use must meet Australian privacy standards, and a privacy impact assessment is considered best practice for such tech per the national regulator.
Outbound affiliate links also carry harmless parameters. Picture this: you click through to a weekly slot race with a AUD 20,000 prize pool or a blackjack ladder paying AUD 2,000 to the top spot. The link might include a code to record that this site pointed you there. That code does not reveal your name to this site; it simply helps partners confirm the referral.
Why We Collect Your Data
Information is collected to make the content better, faster, and fair dinkum useful for Australian readers:
- To publish accurate, timely reviews of pokies like Book of Dead or Gonzo’s Quest, and table games such as single-deck blackjack or European roulette, it helps to know which pages people actually read and where they bounce.
- To highlight concrete offers. Say, a welcome deal that’s 100% up to AUD 500, 100 free spins on Starburst, or a reload of 50% up to AUD 200 on Fridays — click tracking shows which bonuses attract interest so editorial can spotlight the ones worth your time.
- To keep coverage of tournaments sharp. Think a seven-day slot race with leaderboard resets at midnight AEST or a weekend “Win Streak” promo on blackjack aggregated stats showing which formats resonate.
- To communicate with you, if you sign up for updates or send a question.
- To meet Australian legal obligations tied to privacy, spam control, and data breach reporting. The Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) set the ground rules.
A gentle reminder that you can only claim each bonus once. If a casino believes a player abuses a promotion (it checks things like IP address and multiple accounts), bonus winnings can be voided. Read the promotion terms every time; it saves grief later.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies keep the site tidy and help content load quickly next time. Some are essential; others are analytics or affiliate-related. Third-party pixels may appear on pages that compare bonuses or track outbound clicks; any use must line up with Australian privacy obligations and be assessed with privacy risks in mind.
Below is a plain snapshot. Timeframes are indicative and can vary by tool.
| Type | What it does | Typical expiry |
|---|---|---|
| Essential preference cookie | Remembers choices like game filters and hidden tips so pages behave as expected. | 1–12 months |
| Analytics cookie | Measures page views, scroll depth, and button clicks to help improve review quality. | 1–24 months |
| Affiliate click cookie | Records that you clicked to a partner so the referral can be credited. | 1–7 days |
| Email opt-in flag | Notes that you’ve subscribed, so the same prompt doesn’t keep appearing. | 6–12 months |
If you want fewer crumbs, adjust your browser settings to limit or block cookies. Cookie banners in Australia are generally handled under the Privacy Act and APPs rather than a separate cookie law; transparency and choice still matter.
Data Security
Security isn’t a one-and-done chore; it’s routine. Data moves over encrypted connections, access is role-based, and admin logins use multi-factor checks. Vendor tools are picked with care, activity is logged, and backups exist for business continuity. No system is bulletproof, but common-sense safeguards reduce risk. If a service provider is used to deliver email or analytics, that provider must meet strong security standards before any data goes its way.
If a suspected breach pops up, the response is structured: contain, assess, notify if needed, and learn from it. Under Australia’s Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme, assessment of a suspected eligible breach should be completed within 30 days, and notification to affected individuals and the OAIC occurs when serious harm is likely.
Data Retention
Different data has different lifespans, set with Australian practice in mind and trimmed where possible:
- Contact form messages: typically kept for up to 24 months to manage follow-ups and legal queries.
- Newsletter lists: kept until you unsubscribe; removal happens promptly after a request. The Spam Act requires clear consent and an easy opt-out in commercial electronic messages.
- Analytics events: aggregated after 14 months; raw logs pruned earlier unless a specific issue needs deeper investigation.
- Affiliate click records: retained up to 18 months to reconcile referral reports and settle publisher audits.
You can request access to your personal information and ask for corrections under APP 12 and APP 13. Reasonable identity checks apply so someone else doesn’t ask on your behalf.
Australian Legal Compliance
This site operates in line with Australian privacy law. The Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles set out what data can be collected, how it may be used, and when it can be shared. Email communication is governed by the Spam Act 2003, which means you choose to opt in, the sender must be clearly identified, and every message must include a working unsubscribe link.
If a data breach occurs that could cause serious harm, both affected individuals and the OAIC must be notified. The incident should be assessed within 30 days, and guidance provided to anyone impacted.
Licences mentioned in reviews are taken from the operator’s own pages (for example, Northern Territory Racing Commission licence entries), so you can verify them directly.
You must be of legal gambling age in Australia; this is a strict requirement.
Promotions also change frequently, so you should always read the current terms and conditions.
If you want to access, correct, or delete your data, or make a complaint, please use the contact page. Unsubscribe links stop newsletters, and your browser settings control cookies.