Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
gfsbrisbane.org ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the "Site").
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 may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details you voluntarily provide when contacting us or subscribing to our newsletter.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited on our Site.
- Cookies and Tracking: Information collected through cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to enhance user experience and track site performance.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Site, including click patterns, time spent on pages, and affiliate links clicked.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our services.
- To track affiliate commissions and measure campaign performance.
- To conduct analytics and understand user behavior to optimize content and user experience.
- To send promotional materials, newsletters, and updates (with your consent).
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
- To prevent fraud and enhance site security.
Cookie Policy
Types of Cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track affiliate referrals and commissions from partner casinos and gambling operators.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting and personalized advertising purposes.
Opt-Out Options: You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. However, blocking cookies may affect Site functionality. You can also opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos, poker platforms, and other gambling affiliates. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. When you click on affiliate links and leave our Site, we encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing your information. Our affiliate partners may have different privacy policies and data handling practices than gfsbrisbane.org.
Your Rights
Under Australian privacy law, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), you have the right to:
- Access your personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction or amendment of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
- Opt-out of marketing communications and newsletters.
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe we have breached your privacy rights.
If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, GDPR rights apply. If you are in the United States, CCPA rights may apply. We respect all applicable privacy regulations.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Analytics and usage data may be retained for up to 24 months. Affiliate tracking data is retained for the duration necessary to process and verify commissions. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have privacy concerns, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@gfsbrisbane.org
Website: gfsbrisbane.org
We will respond to your request within 30 days of receipt, or as required under applicable privacy legislation.