Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Hunter Valley Amateur Beekeepers (hunter-valley-amateur-beekeepers.org) operates as a casino and gambling affiliate website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information from visitors to our website:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and contact details when you voluntarily submit forms or contact us
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
- Cookies: Identifiers stored on your device to track your interactions with our site
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, referral sources, and clickthrough data related to casino affiliate links
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Website analytics to understand user behaviour and site performance
- Affiliate tracking to monitor referrals to casino partners and calculate commissions
- Site improvement and optimisation of user experience
- Responding to your inquiries and communications
- Compliance with legal obligations
Cookie Policy
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour and site performance
- Affiliate Cookies: Monitor referral activity and commission tracking
- Marketing Cookies: Used by third-party partners for advertising purposes
You may opt out of non-essential cookies by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie management tool at the bottom of the page. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to external casino websites and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any casino or gambling platform before providing personal information. Your use of third-party sites is governed by their respective privacy policies, not this policy.
Your Rights
Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the following rights:
- Right to access personal information we hold about you
- Right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
- Right to request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)
- Right to opt out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Affiliate tracking data is typically retained for the duration of the affiliate relationship plus seven years for record-keeping purposes. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or would like to lodge a 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.