Privacy & Data Protection Policy
The Australian Casino Reviewer's commitment to user data protection, transparency, and statutory compliance with the thirteen Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
The Australian Casino Reviewer is an independent Australian digital review, testing, and mathematical comparison publication headquartered in Collins Street, Melbourne VIC. The Australian Casino Reviewer is not a casino, interactive gambling operator, or bookmaker (neither domestic nor offshore). We do not offer gambling games, accept deposits, process wagers, or manage player balances. All gambling information is provided solely for educational and consumer transparency purposes.
The Australian Casino Reviewer does NOT collect, request, record, or store any Tax File Numbers (TFN), bank account login details, credit or debit card numbers, CVVs, or personal identity verification documents (driver licences, passports). All real-money deposit transactions and Know Your Customer (KYC) identity verifications occur directly on third-party casino servers encrypted under banking-grade security protocols.
01. Commitment to Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
The Australian Casino Reviewer ("we", "us", or "our") respects the privacy rights of all visitors and is dedicated to complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the thirteen Australian Privacy Principles ("APPs") established by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner ("OAIC").
This Privacy Policy details how we handle technical telemetry, ephemeral device parameters, and client-side browser storage when you access our independent casino comparison portal and 3D pokie demonstrator.
02. Information We Collect
We do not collect names, residential addresses, phone numbers, or email addresses unless you voluntarily contact our editorial team. Our automated systems collect only minimal technical telemetry:
- Anonymized Telemetry: Masked IP addresses used exclusively to confirm physical Australian presence, display Australian Dollars (AUD), and calculate Sydney AEST/AEDT local times.
- Device & System Capabilities: Browser type, operating system, WebGL 3D GPU renderer capabilities, and screen resolution to ensure smooth 60fps rendering of the 3D pokie machine across mobile and desktop displays.
- Aggregated Click Activity: Anonymous aggregated interaction events (e.g., number of spins executed, bonus calculator slider amounts, and referral link clicks).
03. Use of Cookies and Local Browser Storage
We prioritize a privacy-friendly browsing experience. We do not use intrusive cross-site tracking cookies or third-party marketing pixels that track your behavior across unrelated websites.
| Key / Item | Storage Mechanism | Functional Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| crown_reel_compliance_accepted | Browser localStorage | Records that you acknowledged the 18+ Australian Responsible Gaming notice | 1 Year |
| tacr_exit_modal_skip | Browser sessionStorage | Remembers preference to bypass the 18+ exit warning gate for the current session | Session |
| cr_audio_armed | Client Memory | Maintains your audio preference (mechanical lever and reel ratchet sounds ON/OFF) | Session |
| deposit_slider_state | Client DOM | Stores your selected AUD deposit amount in the rollover turnover calculator | Session |
You can inspect or delete client-side stored values at any time through your browser's security preferences.
04. Third-Party Disclosure & Commercial Referral Attribution
We will never sell, rent, monetize, or trade your personal data with third-party marketing agencies or data brokers.
When you click an outbound link to claim a casino bonus voucher, a commercial affiliate identifier is attached to the URL to credit referral traffic. This identifier contains no personally identifying information (PII) and merely signals to the partner casino that the user originated from The Australian Casino Reviewer.
05. Data Security Protocols
All transmissions to and from The Australian Casino Reviewer are protected by 256-bit Transport Layer Security (TLS 1.3 / SSL) encryption. Our hosting architecture is deployed across certified tier-1 global cloud networks with automated DDoS mitigation and web application firewalls.
06. Your Rights Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)
Under Australian Privacy Principles 12 and 13, you have the right to request access to any personal information we hold about you and to request that inaccuracies be corrected or removed. Because we do not store customer registration accounts or identifiable profiles, minimal or zero personal data is retained.
If you have privacy inquiries or wish to submit a formal request, contact our Privacy Compliance Officer at:
Office of the Privacy Compliance Officer — The Australian Casino Reviewer
123 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the statutory right to lodge a formal complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) online at www.oaic.gov.au or by calling 1300 363 992.