Privacy Policy for AllPokiesSites.com

• Last Updated: September 2026

AllPokiesSites.com ("we," "our," "us," or the "Website") is committed to protecting your privacy under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and the Spam Act 2003 (Cth). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, hold, use, disclose, and manage your personal information when you visit or interact with our Website.

1. Important Legal Notice & 18+ Age Restriction

Age Requirement (18+): This Website contains informational content regarding gambling and online pokies. You must be at least 18 years of age to access or use this Website. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

• Informational & Comparison Only: AllPokiesSites.com is an independent informational and comparison directory. We do not operate an online casino, take bets, or process gambling transactions.
• Compliance with the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA): Online casino and pokies services are regulated under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (Cth). Visitors are responsible for ensuring their use of any third-party gaming platform complies with all relevant Commonwealth, State, and Territory laws.

2. The Kinds of Personal Information We Collect

Under the Australian Privacy Principles (APP 3 & APP 5), we only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for our business functions.

Information You Provide Directly:

• Contact information (name, email address) when you submit queries or feedback via our contact forms.
• Subscription data (email address) if you opt-in to receive newsletters, bonus updates, or industry alerts.
• Information Collected Automatically (Log Data & Technical Identifiers):
• IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, visit dates and times, and page navigation patterns.

Cookies and Tracking Pixels:

Session and persistent cookies used for site performance, analytics, and affiliate tracking attribution. We do not collect sensitive information (such as financial account numbers, credit records, or health information).

3. How We Collect Personal Information

We collect personal information through:

• Direct interactions: When you email us, complete an online form, or subscribe to communications.
• Automated technologies: Via cookies, web server logs, and analytics software (e.g., Google Analytics) as you browse our pages.
• Affiliate tracking networks: When you click outbound referral links to partner operators.

4. Purposes for Collecting, Holding, and Using Personal Information

We collect, use, and hold your personal information for purposes including:

• Providing, operating, and improving the content and user interface of allpokiessites.com.
• Responding to your questions, feedback, or complaints.
• Sending relevant email newsletters and promotional updates where you have provided express or inferred consent under the Spam Act 2003 (every email includes an easy, functional "Unsubscribe" mechanism).
• Analysing traffic and aggregated usage trends to optimise website performance.
• Tracking outbound clicks to affiliate partners for referral validation and reporting.
• Ensuring the security of the Website and preventing fraudulent or malicious activities.

5. Affiliate Links & Outbound Disclosures

This Website contains external affiliate links. If you click on an external link and visit a third-party website, we may receive commission compensation.

Please be aware:

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or legal compliance of external third-party websites. We strongly advise reviewing the privacy policies and regulatory licenses of any external operator you visit from our site.

6. Disclosure of Personal Information & Overseas Recipients (APP 8)

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your information to:

• Third-Party Service Providers: Cloud hosting providers, content delivery networks (CDNs), and email marketing platforms that help us operate the Website.
• Regulatory or Law Enforcement Bodies: Where required or authorised by Australian law, court order, or regulatory direction.
• Overseas Disclosures: Some of our technical service providers (e.g., hosting servers, cloud analytics, and email platforms) may be located outside of Australia, including in the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom. We take reasonable steps to ensure these recipients handle personal data in accordance with standards comparable to the APPs.

7. Storage and Security of Personal Information (APP 11)

We take reasonable technical and organisational steps to protect the personal information we hold against loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure:

• All web traffic is secured via SSL/TLS (HTTPS) encryption.
• Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel who require it for operational purposes.
• When personal information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to destroy or permanently de-identify it.

8. Accessing and Correcting Your Personal Information (APP 12 & 13)

Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of any personal information that is inaccurate, out-of-date, incomplete, or misleading.

To make an access or correction request, please contact our Privacy Officer using the details below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe (typically within 30 days) and without charging unreasonable fees.

9. Privacy Inquiries and Complaints Procedure

If you have questions, concerns, or believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles, please contact us first so we can investigate and resolve the issue:

• Contact Email: [email protected] (or your primary contact email)
• Attn: Privacy Officer

We take complaints seriously and will respond within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our resolution, you have the right to lodge a formal complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.

10. Responsible Gambling Support (Australia)

If gambling is causing you or someone you know harm, free, confidential support is available 24/7:

• National Gambling Helpline: 1800 858 858
• Gambling Help Online: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
• BetStop (National Self-Exclusion Register): www.betstop.gov.au