Last updated: 15 January 2025
Best Online Pokies Australia ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website bestonlinepokiesaustralia.co.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly: If you contact us via email or our contact page, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. We do not require account registration to use this site.
Information collected automatically: When you visit our site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:
- IP address (anonymised)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website address
- Date and time of your visit
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
Essential cookies: Required for the site to function correctly. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics cookies: We use privacy-focused analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
Third-party cookies: Some of our affiliate partners may set cookies when you click outbound links. These cookies are governed by the respective partner's privacy policy, not ours.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on certain parts of the site.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your enquiries and correspondence
- Improve our website content and user experience
- Monitor site performance and diagnose technical issues
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Third-Party Links
Our site contains links to third-party websites, including online casino operators. These links are provided for informational purposes and, in some cases, are affiliate links. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information (such as email correspondence) for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, typically no longer than 24 months. Anonymised analytics data may be retained indefinitely.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe your privacy has been breached
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have collected data from a minor, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
9. 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 "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: PO Box 4127, Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia