Privacy Policy
Last updated: 1 January 2026
Welcome to officeshopvictor.com.au ("we", "us", or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website, which provides information and reviews about pokies venues and gaming services near you. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our website:
- Personal information you provide: such as your name and email address when you contact us, subscribe to a newsletter, or submit a form.
- IP address: collected automatically when you access our site for security and analytics purposes.
- Cookies and similar technologies: small data files stored on your device to remember preferences and track site usage.
- Usage data: including pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type, device information, referring URLs, and approximate geographic location.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Analytics: understand how visitors use our website so we can measure performance and user engagement.
- Affiliate tracking: record clicks and referrals to third-party casino and gambling operators so we can receive commission where applicable, at no extra cost to you.
- Site improvement: improve our content, functionality, security, and overall user experience.
- Respond to your enquiries and communicate with you where you have requested it.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud or misuse of our services.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies, including:
- Essential cookies: required for the website to function properly.
- Analytics cookies: used to collect anonymised statistics about site usage (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate/tracking cookies: placed when you click links to third-party casinos to attribute referrals correctly.
- Preference cookies: remember your settings and choices.
Opting out: You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Most browsers allow you to block or refuse cookies, though this may affect site functionality. You can also opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos, pokies venues, and affiliate partners. When you click these links, you will be directed to websites that we do not own or control. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit before providing any personal information.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information:
- Australia: Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the APPs, you have the right to access and correct personal information we hold about you, and to make a complaint about our handling of your information. Complaints may be lodged with us first, and if unresolved, with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
- European Union / United Kingdom (GDPR/UK GDPR): If you are located in the EU or UK, you have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data, the right to data portability, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
- United States (CCPA/CPRA): If you are a California resident, you have the right to know, access, correct, and delete personal information collected about you, 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 below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe as required by applicable law.
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. Usage and analytics data is generally retained in aggregated or anonymised form. When personal information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to securely destroy or de-identify it.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.