Privacy Policy
Last updated: 1 January 2026
Cricketers Arms Balmain ("we", "us", "our") operates cricketersarmsbalmain.com.au, an affiliate website providing information about pokies venues and online casinos in Australia. 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 types of information:
- Personal details: your name and email address, if you contact us or subscribe to updates.
- IP address: automatically collected when you visit our website.
- Cookies: small data files stored on your device (see our Cookie Policy below).
- Usage data: pages visited, time on site, browser type, device information, and referring URLs.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Analyse website traffic and user behaviour through analytics tools.
- Track affiliate referrals to third-party casinos and gambling operators, which allows us to earn commissions.
- Improve our website content, functionality, and user experience.
- Respond to your enquiries and provide customer support.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
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 when you click through to a partner casino so we can be credited for the referral.
- Preference cookies: remember your settings and choices.
Opting out: You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. You may also opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party casinos, gambling operators, and affiliate partners. When you click these links, you will be directed to websites we do not own or control. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or data handling of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit before providing personal information.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Australia (Privacy Act 1988): the right to access and correct the personal information we hold about you, and to make a complaint to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
- EU/UK (GDPR): the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict or object to processing, data portability, and to withdraw consent at any time.
- California, US (CCPA/CPRA): the right to know what personal information is collected, request its deletion, and opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Usage and analytics data is generally retained for up to 26 months, after which it is anonymised or deleted. Email correspondence is retained for up to 24 months unless a longer period is required by law.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to access or correct your personal information, or want to make a privacy complaint, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.