Privacy Policy
Welcome to our site accessible at https://onlinepokiesatlas.com/ (referred to herein as “we”, “us”, or “our”). This Privacy Policy forms part of our Terms of Use and outlines how we collect, use, and store personal information from users (“you”, “your”) who access or interact with our website. By continuing to use our site, you acknowledge and agree to the terms described in this policy. We aim to provide clarity regarding your privacy rights and our data handling practices as an Australian-based organisation.
What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect a range of personal information from you, either directly or automatically. This includes your name, email address, phone number, device details, and IP address. Additionally, we collect non-identifiable data such as browser type, operating system, general location, and how you interact with our website (e.g., pages visited, time spent, navigation patterns).
Some of this information is provided voluntarily, such as when you submit a contact form or subscribe to updates. Other data is collected automatically through your use of the website, often via cookies, tracking pixels, and third-party analytics tools (like Google Analytics). These technologies help us understand usage behaviour and improve your experience. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, although this could affect certain site functions.
Why We Collect and Use Your Information
We collect and use your personal information based on legitimate interests or with your consent, in line with applicable privacy laws such as the GDPR (where relevant). Our primary purposes include improving website functionality, providing personalised content, conducting diagnostics, and delivering relevant updates or marketing via email or SMS.
We may use your details for direct marketing communications, but you will always have the option to opt out at any time via unsubscribe links or by contacting us directly. We are committed to handling your data responsibly, in a way that aligns with user expectations and respects your privacy. Our goal is to ensure your experience with our site is secure, relevant, and user-focused.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognise your browser and remember your preferences. We use several types of cookies to improve your experience, including session cookies (which expire when you close your browser), persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period), and third-party cookies provided by services like Google Analytics, Google Dynamic Remarketing, Google AdWords, Facebook products, Hotjar, etc.
In addition to cookies, we may use web beacons, widgets, and software development kits (SDKs) to collect information about how you interact with our site. These technologies support website analytics, performance monitoring, and help us deliver more relevant content. They allow us to understand usage trends, optimise site functionality, and provide a more personalised user experience.
How to Manage Your Preferences
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Most browsers allow you to block or delete existing cookies or set alerts when cookies are being used. Please note that restricting cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our website.
To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, visit aboutcookies.org or allaboutcookies.org.
Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
However, we may share your data with trusted affiliates, third-party service providers, or contractors who assist us in operating our website, delivering services, or conducting business activities on our behalf. Information may also be disclosed where required by law or in response to valid requests from law enforcement or regulatory authorities.
In some cases, your data may be transferred to or stored in countries outside Australia or the European Economic Area (EEA). When this occurs, we take all reasonable steps to ensure your information is handled securely and by applicable privacy laws, including the implementation of contractual and organisational safeguards.
How Long Do We Keep Your Information
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. If no legal or operational reason exists to keep the data, it will be securely deleted or anonymised. We regularly review our data retention practices to ensure information is not held longer than necessary and is managed following applicable privacy obligations.
How We Keep Your Information Secure
We take your privacy seriously and implement a range of technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information. These include encryption, secure servers, and firewalls to prevent unauthorised access, as well as restricted internal access based on user roles and responsibilities.
Where we engage third-party processors, we ensure they adhere to strict security standards and comply with relevant data protection laws. While we do our best to safeguard your information, please note that no system can guarantee complete security.
If you believe your data may have been compromised or have concerns about the way we handle your information, please contact us immediately using the details provided at the end of this policy.
Your Privacy Rights
Under the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), you have the right to access the personal information we hold about you, request corrections to ensure accuracy, or ask for your data to be deleted when it is no longer needed. You may also object to the processing of your information for direct marketing purposes and can withdraw your consent at any time if consent was previously given.
If you have concerns about how your data is handled, you have the right to complain to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) via oaic.gov.au.
To exercise any of your rights or raise a privacy concern, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to all requests under applicable privacy laws and aim to resolve any issues promptly and fairly.