Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

australiafriendshipchess.org ("we", "us", "our") operates this website, which provides information and reviews about pokies venues and online casinos ("pokies near me"). We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Contact details: your name and email address when you subscribe to newsletters, submit contact forms, or leave comments.
• Technical data: your IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
• Cookies: small data files stored on your device (see our Cookie Policy below).
• Usage data: pages visited, time spent on site, referral sources, and click behaviour, including clicks on affiliate links.

How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Analyse website traffic and user behaviour through analytics tools.
• Track affiliate referrals so we receive credit when you visit partner casino sites via our links.
• Improve website content, performance, and user experience.
• Respond to enquiries and send communications you have requested.
• Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud or misuse.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Cookie Policy

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: required for the website to function properly.
• Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Affiliate/tracking cookies: record referrals to partner casinos; these may persist for up to 30 days.
• Preference cookies: remember your settings and choices.

You can opt out of cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies. You may also use tools such as the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos and affiliate partners. We do not control, and are not responsible for, the privacy practices or content of these external sites. When you click a third-party link, your data will be governed by that site's own privacy policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any casino or third-party website you visit before providing personal information.

Your Rights

Australia: Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the right to access the personal information we hold about you, request corrections, and make a complaint about our handling of your data. Complaints may also be lodged with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

EU/UK: If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have additional rights under the GDPR/UK GDPR, including the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and the right to object to processing.

United States: If you are a California resident, you have rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know, delete, and opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Contact details are retained while you remain subscribed or until you request deletion. Analytics and cookie data are generally retained for up to 26 months, after which they are anonymised or deleted.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

We aim to respond to all privacy enquiries within 30 days.