Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Festival of Braidwood ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the website festivalofbraidwood.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.
Information We Collect
We collect information in various ways, including:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit information through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or account registrations, we may collect your name, email address, and other contact details.
- Technical Information: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and device identifiers.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather usage data.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Site, including pages visited, time spent, clicks, and referral sources.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Conducting analytics and understanding Site traffic patterns
- Tracking affiliate commissions and referrals to casino operators
- Improving Site functionality, content, and user experience
- Sending newsletters, promotional materials, and updates (with consent)
- Responding to inquiries and customer support requests
- Complying with legal obligations and preventing fraudulent activity
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Allow us to track referrals and conversions from casino partners.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and retargeting campaigns.
You may opt-out of non-essential cookies through your browser settings or by using available opt-out tools. However, disabling cookies may affect Site functionality. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party casino operators, affiliate partners, and other external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these external sites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities.
Your use of casino platforms and affiliated services is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies, not this Privacy Policy.
Your Rights
Under Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) and applicable privacy legislation, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information held by us
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe we have breached privacy laws
If you are located in the EU or UK, additional rights under GDPR and UK data protection laws may apply. If you are located in the United States, CCPA and state-specific privacy rights may apply to your information.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Analytics and usage data are typically retained for up to 24 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@festivalofbraidwood.com
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt. If you are dissatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the OAIC at www.oaic.gov.au.