Privacy Policy
Effective date: 1 January 2026 | crocfestival.org.au
crocfestival.org.au ("we", "us", "our") is an independent affiliate website providing information about pokies venues open near you across Australia. We do not operate gambling services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you use our website:
- Personal details: your name and email address, if you voluntarily provide them (e.g., when contacting us).
- Technical data: your IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system.
- Cookies and similar technologies: data stored on your device to support site functionality and measurement.
- Usage data: pages visited, links clicked, search queries (e.g., "pokies open near me now"), referral sources, and time spent on pages.
How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Analyse website traffic and user behaviour via analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Track affiliate referrals and conversions so we may receive commissions from partner casinos and affiliates.
- Improve website content, functionality, and user experience.
- Respond to your enquiries and communicate with you.
- Maintain website security and prevent abuse or fraud.
Cookie Policy
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: required for the site to function (e.g., remembering preferences).
- Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate/tracking cookies: record clicks on partner links so referrals can be attributed to us.
- Advertising cookies: may be set by third-party networks to deliver relevant ads.
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings and opt out of Google Analytics at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. Blocking cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including casinos, gaming venues, and other affiliates. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit. Linking to a third party does not constitute an endorsement, and you participate in any gambling activity at your own risk. Gambling services are restricted to persons aged 18 years and over in Australia.
Your Rights
Australia: Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the right to access and correct the personal information we hold about you, to make a complaint, and to request deletion where reasonably practicable. Contact us using the details below.
Overseas visitors: If you access our site from outside Australia, additional rights may apply to you, including:
- EU/UK (GDPR/UK GDPR): the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to processing, data portability, and the right to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority (e.g., ICO in the UK).
- California (CCPA/CPRA): the right to know, delete, correct, and opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. Some requests may not be fully honoured where Australian law requires or permits otherwise.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, including analytics, affiliate reporting, legal compliance, and dispute resolution. Anonymised or aggregated data may be retained indefinitely. When personal information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or de-identify it.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to access or correct your information, or wish to make a complaint, contact us at:
Email: privacy@crocfestival.org.au
Website: crocfestival.org.au
You may also lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au or on 1300 363 992.