Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how geelongartscentre.org ("we," "us," "our," or "the Site") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you visit our website. The Site is an affiliate website providing information and links related to PayID Pokies and online gambling services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing and using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit forms, sign up for newsletters, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other identifiable information you provide.
• IP Address: We automatically collect your Internet Protocol (IP) address to identify your location, device, and browsing activity.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, remember preferences, and track affiliate referrals.
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the Site, including pages visited, time spent on pages, referral sources, and click patterns.
• Device Information: We may collect information about your device type, browser type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.

How We Use Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Analytics: To analyze Site traffic, user behavior, and engagement patterns to understand how visitors use our Site.
• Affiliate Tracking: To track affiliate referrals, commissions, and links to partner casinos and gambling services to ensure accurate compensation.
• Site Improvement: To improve Site functionality, user experience, content relevance, and service quality.
• Communications: To send newsletters, updates, promotional content, and respond to your inquiries if you have opted in.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with Australian legal obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity, abuse, and unauthorized access.

Cookie Policy

Our Site uses the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
• Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior and Site performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Affiliate Cookies: Monitor referral traffic and track affiliate commissions.
• Marketing Cookies: Used for advertising, retargeting, and promotional purposes.
• Preference Cookies: Remember user preferences and settings.

Opt-Out Options: You may disable 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 affect Site functionality and your user experience. You can also opt out of Google Analytics by visiting https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to external websites, including casino operators, gambling platforms, and affiliate partners. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites before providing personal information or engaging in transactions.

Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and conditions. We are not liable for any damages, losses, or disputes arising from your interaction with linked websites.

Your Rights

As a user in Australia, you have certain privacy rights under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs):

• Right of Access: You may request access to personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
• Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in emails or contacting us.
• Right to Complaint: If you believe your privacy has been breached, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at https://www.oaic.gov.au.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Generally, we retain:

• Personal information provided through forms: up to 12 months after last interaction, unless you request deletion earlier.
• Analytics and usage data: up to 26 months.
• Affiliate tracking cookies and referral data: as required for commission calculation and dispute resolution.
• Legal and compliance records: as required by Australian law.

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to legal and contractual obligations.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@geelongartscentre.org

Website: geelongartscentre.org

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.

Last Updated: January 2026