Privacy Policy
Last updated: 1 January 2026
holdingspacegradshow.com ("we", "us", or "our") operates an informational and affiliate website focused on real pokies online in Australia. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our website:
- Personal details: such as your name and email address, when you contact us directly or subscribe to a newsletter.
- Technical data: including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and referring URLs.
- Cookies and tracking data: small files placed on your device to support analytics, affiliate tracking, and site functionality.
- Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and other interactions with our content.
We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18 years of age. Gambling-related content on this site is intended for adults only.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Analytics: to understand how visitors use our website and to measure content performance.
- Affiliate tracking: to attribute referrals to third-party casino operators so we can receive commissions. This typically involves cookies and anonymised identifiers.
- Site improvement: to enhance functionality, usability, and the relevance of our reviews and guides.
- Communication: to respond to enquiries you send to us.
- Legal compliance: to meet our obligations under applicable Australian law.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookie Policy
Our website uses the following categories of cookies:
- Essential cookies: required for the basic operation and security of the site.
- Analytics cookies: used to collect aggregated statistics about site traffic and usage (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate/tracking cookies: placed when you click outbound links to casino operators, enabling referral attribution. These are often set by third parties.
- Functional cookies: to remember your preferences, such as cookie consent choices.
Opt-out options: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive alerts before cookies are stored. You can also opt out of Google Analytics via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.
4. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos, gambling operators, and other affiliate partners. When you click these links, you will be redirected to websites that we do not own or control.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of any third-party website. Any personal information you provide to a casino operator or other third party is governed by their own privacy policy, not ours. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site before providing personal information or creating an account.
5. Your Rights
Australian residents: Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate, out-of-date, or incomplete information.
- Make a complaint about our handling of your personal information. If unresolved, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
EU/UK visitors: If you access our site from the European Union or United Kingdom, you may have additional rights under the GDPR/UK GDPR, including the rights to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and objection. You may also lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
US visitors (including California): If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know, delete, and correct personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 7.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Specifically:
- Analytics and usage data: typically retained for up to 26 months in aggregated or anonymised form.
- Contact/enquiry data: retained for up to 24 months after your last correspondence with us.
- Cookie data: governed by the expiry periods of individual cookies, generally no longer than 24 months.
When personal information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to securely destroy or de-identify it.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to access or correct your personal information, or would like to make a privacy complaint, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: holdingspacegradshow.com
We will respond to all privacy enquiries and complaints within a reasonable timeframe, and no later than 30 days where practicable.