1. Introduction
This policy explains what information AU Mafia Casino Guide (the "site", "we", "us") collects when you visit, why we collect it, and what rights you have under Australian privacy law. The site is an informational and affiliate publication; we do not operate the casino or hold gambling accounts on your behalf.
2. Information we collect
We collect two broad categories of information:
- Technical and usage data collected automatically: IP address (truncated for analytics), browser type and version, device type, operating system, pages visited, referring URL, session duration and approximate geographic region.
- Information you provide voluntarily: if you email us, we keep your message and reply for record-keeping. We do not run an account system, do not collect payment data, and do not have a contact form that captures personal details beyond what you choose to write.
3. How we use information
We use the data above to:
- Operate and improve the site (debugging, performance monitoring)
- Understand which content is useful and which isn't, in aggregate
- Respond to email correspondence
- Comply with legal obligations, including responding to lawful requests from authorities
We do not sell, rent or trade personal information. We do not build advertising profiles about individual visitors.
4. Cookies
The site uses a small number of cookies and similar technologies:
- Essential cookies required for the site to function — for example, remembering whether you've closed a notice. These cannot be disabled without breaking the site.
- Analytics cookies from privacy-respecting analytics providers, used in aggregate only. We anonymise IPs at the edge.
- Affiliate tracking cookies may be set by the operator when you click a /go/ link. These belong to the operator and are governed by their privacy policy.
You can disable cookies in your browser. Disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality. You can also use private browsing mode for a session that does not persist.
5. Third-party links and affiliate disclosure
This site contains affiliate links to Mafia Casino — typically marked /go/ in the URL. Clicking these links takes you to the operator's site, which has its own privacy policy and cookie usage. We are not responsible for the operator's data practices once you leave our domain.
If you register and deposit after following one of our links, we receive a commission. This is disclosed openly on our about page and our disclaimer. We do not pass any of your personal data to the operator — they collect that directly from you during registration.
6. Data retention
We retain technical logs for up to 90 days, after which they are aggregated and the per-visit identifiers discarded. Email correspondence is retained for up to 24 months unless you ask us to delete it earlier. Aggregated, non-identifying analytics may be retained indefinitely.
7. Your rights under Australian law
Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of personal information that is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date
- Make a complaint to us or to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
- Be informed about how your data is collected and used (this policy)
If you believe we've mishandled your personal information, you can lodge a complaint with the OAIC at oaic.gov.au. Where we hold no record of you (because you have only browsed the site without contacting us), there is no personal data to access or correct.
8. Security
The site runs over TLS with modern cipher suites. We maintain reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the limited data we do collect against unauthorised access. No system is perfect — if you suspect a security issue affecting your information, please email [email protected].
9. Children
The site is intended for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If a parent or guardian believes we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent change. Material changes will be flagged on the homepage for a reasonable period.
11. Contact
For privacy queries, corrections or access requests, email [email protected]. We aim to respond within 30 days as required under the Privacy Act.