Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026
CryptoPokie ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights as an individual.
1. Who We Are
CryptoPokie is an independent online publication providing reviews, guides, and comparisons of cryptocurrency casino platforms for Australian consumers. We do not operate a casino, process gambling transactions, or hold licences under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (Cth). Our content is for informational and entertainment purposes only.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
Usage Data
Pages visited, time spent on site, referring URLs, browser type, operating system, and IP address. This data is collected automatically when you visit our site.
Contact Information
If you contact us via our contact form or email, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
Cookie & Tracking Data
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand how visitors interact with our site. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
Affiliate Click Data
When you click on affiliate links to third-party casino operators, we may record that click event for commission attribution. We do not receive personal information about your registration or activity on third-party sites.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- •To deliver, operate, and improve our website and content
- •To analyse traffic patterns and understand which content is most useful to readers
- •To respond to enquiries submitted via our contact form
- •To attribute affiliate commissions when visitors click casino links
- •To comply with our legal obligations under Australian law
- •To detect and prevent fraudulent activity or abuse of our services
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our site uses cookies (small text files placed on your device) to enhance your browsing experience and help us understand site usage. These include essential cookies required for site functionality, analytics cookies (including Google Analytics), and affiliate tracking cookies placed by casino operators we partner with.
You can manage your cookie preferences using the consent banner displayed when you first visit our site, or by adjusting your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality. For full details, please read our Cookie Policy.
5. Third-Party Services
We engage third-party service providers that may process personal data on our behalf:
- •Google Analytics: website analytics and audience measurement
- •Affiliate networks: click tracking and commission management for casino partners
- •Hosting providers: servers and content delivery infrastructure
- •Email service providers: handling contact form submissions
All third-party providers are required to handle your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws. Where providers are located outside Australia, we take reasonable steps to ensure equivalent protections apply under APP 8 of the Privacy Act 1988.
6. 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 Australian law. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months. Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics default retention periods. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 7 below).
7. Your Rights Under the Privacy Act
Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the following rights:
Access
Request a copy of personal information we hold about you
Correction
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion
Request erasure of personal information where no legal basis exists for retention
Complaint
Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our contact form. We will respond within 30 days in accordance with APP requirements.
8. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. Our site uses HTTPS encryption for all data in transit. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children's Privacy
Our site is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If you believe a minor has submitted personal data to us, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete that information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be notified by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of our site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
For privacy-related queries, requests, or complaints, please contact us via our contact form. You may also contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au if your complaint is not resolved to your satisfaction.