This Privacy Policy describes how BestOnlinePokies.us.org (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, holds, and discloses personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. This policy applies to all visitors and users of bestonlinepokies.us.org.

Last updated: June 2026

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact us via our contact form or email (name, email address, message content)
• Submit a casino complaint or review request (name, email, details of complaint)
• Subscribe to any newsletter or update service (email address)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location (country/state level only)
• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URL
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Clicks on outbound affiliate links (anonymised)

This information is collected via cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools (see Section 5 — Cookies).

2.3 Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect or store: credit card or financial information, casino account details, government identification, or any sensitive personal information as defined under the Privacy Act 1988.

We use personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• Responding to enquiries and contact form submissions
• Investigating casino complaint submissions
• Improving website content and user experience
• Monitoring affiliate link performance (anonymised aggregate data only)
• Sending newsletters or updates (only where you have opted in)
• Complying with legal obligations

We will not use your personal information for any purpose not listed above without your explicit consent, except where required by law.

4.1 Affiliate Links

Our website contains affiliate links to third-party online casino websites. When you click these links, we may receive a commission from the casino operator. Our affiliate tracking uses cookies and URL parameters to attribute clicks — this tracking is anonymised and does not include personally identifiable information.

4.2 Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: Third-party providers who assist with website hosting, analytics, and email services, who are bound by confidentiality agreements
• Legal requirements: Where required by Australian law, court order, or regulatory authority
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred to the new entity subject to the same privacy protections

4.3 Analytics Services

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised website usage data. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify individual users. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on - Dlpage gaoptout.

5.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

5.2 Cookies We Use

5.3 Managing Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website. Most modern browsers allow you to refuse cookies — consult your browser’s help documentation for instructions.

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, and disclosure. Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission (indicated by the padlock icon in your browser’s address bar).

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are retained for a maximum of 24 months before deletion.

Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:

• Access — request a copy of personal information we hold about you
• Correction — request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Complaint — make a complaint about our privacy practices
• Opt-out — opt out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us via the About Us - About us page. We will respond within 30 days.

Some of our service providers (including Google Analytics and hosting providers) may be located outside Australia. By using our website, you consent to your information being processed in countries that may not have equivalent privacy laws to Australia. We take reasonable steps to ensure these providers maintain adequate privacy protections.

Our website is intended for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a person under 18, we will delete it promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

For privacy-related enquiries or complaints, contact us via our About Us - About us page.

If you are not satisfied with our response to a privacy complaint, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):

• Website: oaic.gov.au - Link
• Phone: 1300 363 992
• Post: GPO Box 5218, Sydney NSW 2001