People who research offshore operators usually do so with a sharper sense of privacy than the average shopper, and that is a reasonable instinct. The whole point of comparing operators that sit outside the Australian licensing framework is that you want to make an informed choice on your own terms, not have that interest catalogued by every advertising network on the web. This notice walks through what happens to your information when you spend time here, in language anyone can follow.
About this site
This is an independent review site that publishes opinion and analysis of offshore gambling operators for Australian readers. It is not an operator, it does not accept deposits, and it does not hold a gaming licence. The team writing here works remotely from across Australia, and the publication is funded through affiliate arrangements rather than by selling advertising space to data brokers.
The publisher is responsible for the content and for handling any personal information you share through the site. If you are looking for the contact point for a privacy question, that is set out further down.
Why we collect this information (purposes)
Each piece of information we collect has a specific reason behind it, and we try to be honest about that reason rather than hiding behind a generic "to improve your experience" line.
- Server logs exist so we can see if the site is being scraped, attacked, or otherwise misused. They help us keep the site online and reasonably secure.
- Analytics exist so we can tell which articles readers actually find useful. That informs which topics get expanded and which quietly get retired.
- Newsletter records exist because if you ask us to email you, we need to remember the email address you gave us and the fact that you opted in.
- Contact form messages exist for as long as it takes to answer your question, plus a short tail in case the conversation needs a follow-up.
None of these purposes involve profiling you for advertisers or selling your details to a third party. We understand that visitors to an offshore-comparison site often have heightened privacy concerns, and the data practices here are deliberately scaled back to reflect that.
Third-party services and analytics we rely on
A small handful of external services touch the site. A privacy-respecting analytics tool produces the visitor counts and traffic patterns. A content-delivery network sits in front of the web server and helps the pages load quickly from wherever in Australia you happen to be. The host itself stores the files and the database that runs the site.
Each of those providers has its own privacy policy and its own contractual obligations to us. We do not embed Facebook pixels, advertising scripts, or session-replay tools. If you visit through a VPN, the analytics tool will see the VPN exit IP rather than your home IP — that is a normal and expected outcome.
How long we keep information (retention)
Retention is set with the bare minimum in mind, because keeping information longer than needed creates risk for both sides.
- Server logs: roughly 30 days, then rotated
- Analytics: aggregated indefinitely (no IP stored beyond the visit); raw visit records kept 14 months
- Newsletter list: until you unsubscribe, plus a short suppression record so we don't accidentally re-add you
- Contact form correspondence: 12 months after the last message in the thread
- Backups: rolling 35-day cycle, then overwritten
How to make a complaint or request
If something on this site has gone sideways from a privacy point of view, the first step is to email privacy@offshore-casino.com.au. Tell us what happened and what outcome you would like. We aim to acknowledge within five business days and resolve within 30, in line with the OAIC's expectations.
If our response leaves you unsatisfied, you can escalate to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), which can investigate privacy complaints and direct remediation where appropriate.
Updates to this privacy notice
This notice is a living document. When the law changes, when a new service is introduced, or when we realise something here is unclear, the page is revised. The date at the foot of the page reflects the most recent substantive change. Where the change materially expands what we do with your information, a short note at the top of the home page flags it for at least two weeks.
A note on responsible gambling and external help
This site discusses gambling, and gambling can stop being fun. If you or someone close to you is finding it hard to step back, free and confidential help is available in Australia through Gambling Help Online (24/7) and Lifeline. Talking to someone early tends to work out better than trying to push through on your own.
