Privacy Policy

Introduction

WGC Casino Guide ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website wgc2023.com.au. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Fill out our contact form (name, email address, message content)
• Subscribe to our newsletter (email address)
• Communicate with us via email or other channels

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information: browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution
• Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, click patterns
• Network information: IP address, approximate geographic location, internet service provider
• Cookies and tracking technologies: as described in our Cookie Policy

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve our website and content
• To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
• To send you updates and newsletters (only if you have opted in)
• To analyse website traffic and user behaviour to improve our services
• To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues
• To comply with legal obligations

Affiliate Links & Third-Party Sites

Our website contains affiliate links to third-party casino and gambling websites. When you click on these links, the third-party operator may collect information about you in accordance with their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites.

We may receive a commission when you click through and register with a third-party operator. This affiliate relationship does not require us to share your personal information with these operators.

We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit before providing them with personal information.

Third-Party Analytics

We use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how visitors use our website. These services may collect information about your visits, including pages viewed, time on site, and how you arrived at our website.

This data is aggregated and anonymised where possible and is used solely to improve our content and user experience. For more information on how Google processes your data, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and services (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery), subject to confidentiality obligations
• Legal requirements: when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
• Protection of rights: to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public
• Business transfers: in connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. Analytics data is retained in aggregated form.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the personal information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@wgc2023.com.au.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete that information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@wgc2023.com.au
• Contact form: wgc2023.com.au/contact