Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy applies to counsellingaustraliaonline.com ("we," "us," "our," or "the Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). Please read this policy carefully before using our Site.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal information when you visit and interact with the Site:
- Personal Details: Name, email address, and other information you voluntarily provide
- Technical Data: IP address, device type, browser type, and operating system
- Cookies: Persistent and temporary cookies stored on your device
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the Site, links clicked, and referral sources
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Information used to track affiliate referrals to casino partners
How We Use Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Analytics and Site performance monitoring
- Affiliate tracking and commission attribution
- Site improvement and user experience enhancement
- Marketing communications (where you have opted in)
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Fraud prevention and Site security
Cookie Policy
We use cookies to enhance your experience on the Site. Types of cookies include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Used to track user behavior and Site performance
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to identify referrals to casino partners
- Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising and user preferences
You may opt out of non-essential cookies by adjusting your browser settings or by using the cookie consent tool on the Site. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to access certain features.
Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to third-party websites, including casino operators and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing personal information. Your interactions with linked casino sites are governed by their respective privacy policies, not this policy.
Your Rights
Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the right to:
- Access your personal information held by us
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Lodge a complaint regarding our privacy practices
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Affiliate tracking data and cookies are typically retained for up to 12 months. You may request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to legal and regulatory requirements.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or would like to lodge a complaint, please contact us:
Email: privacy@counsellingaustraliaonline.com
We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).