Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. Introduction
ScreamCasino-Australia.com ("we", "us", "our") operates as an independent affiliate review website. We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
- Usage data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on pages. Collected automatically via server logs and analytics tools.
- Contact information: Name and email address if you voluntarily contact us via our contact form.
- Cookie data: Preferences, affiliate click IDs, and analytics identifiers stored via browser cookies. See Section 6 for details.
We do not collect casino account information, payment details, or gambling transaction records — those are managed by the casino operator directly.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- To operate and improve the website
- To monitor traffic, identify popular content, and fix technical issues
- To track affiliate referrals for commission purposes
- To respond to enquiries submitted via contact forms
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Affiliate Links and Third Parties
This website contains affiliate links to casino operators. When you click these links, an affiliate tracking cookie may be set. We may receive a commission if you subsequently register and deposit at the referred casino. The casino operator's own Privacy Policy governs any data you provide when registering.
5. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may disclose information in the following circumstances:
- To our analytics and technology service providers (e.g., Google Analytics) under contractual data processing agreements
- Where required by law, court order, or regulatory authority
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of this website, our users, or others
6. Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Analytics: Google Analytics tracking cookies to measure site traffic and user behaviour. You can opt out via Google Analytics Opt-out.
- Affiliate tracking: Click ID cookies to attribute referrals to our affiliate account with casino operators. These are first-party cookies.
- Functional: Cookies that remember your cookie consent preference.
You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
7. Data Security
This website is served over HTTPS with TLS encryption. We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information from unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
8. Data Retention
Server log data is retained for up to 12 months. Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics' default data retention periods. Contact form submissions are retained for 24 months or until you request deletion.
9. Your Rights Under the Privacy Act 1988
Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:
- Access personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles
To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below. We will respond within 30 days.
10. Children's Privacy
This website is intended solely for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from persons under 18. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
For privacy-related enquiries, corrections, or complaints, contact us via the contact form at screamcasino-australia.com. Alternatively, you can lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au.