Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
ACT Pirates ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the actpirates.org.au website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our site.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you register, subscribe, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
- Technical Information: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
- Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, remember preferences, and analyse site usage.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our content, affiliate links, and promotional materials.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve our website and services
- To track affiliate commissions and payments from partner casinos
- To conduct analytics and understand user behaviour and preferences
- To send promotional emails and updates (with your consent)
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
- To prevent fraud and ensure website security
Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience. Types of cookies used include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site usage and visitor behaviour
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals to partner casinos and calculate commissions
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may impact website functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to external websites, including online casinos and gambling affiliates. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. When you click on affiliate links and visit partner websites, their privacy policies apply. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities.
Your Rights
Under Australian privacy law and the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
- Opt-out of marketing communications at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe we have breached privacy laws
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it. Affiliate tracking data may be retained longer to reconcile commissions and maintain accurate records.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: actpirates.org.au
We will respond to requests within 30 days or as otherwise required by applicable law.