This Privacy Policy explains how thisisausag.com ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit or interact with our website. Thisisausag.com operates as the data controller for all personal data processed through this site. By continuing to use thisisausag.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the practices described in this policy, which was last updated in 2026 and applies to all visitors based in Australia and internationally.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact form submissions: Your name, email address, and any message content you submit when reaching out to our team.
- Newsletter sign-ups: Your email address if you choose to subscribe to updates from thisisausag.com.
- Feedback and comments: Any opinions or responses you voluntarily share with us regarding our casino reviews or site content.
- Account registration details: If applicable, username and password information created for any membership features on thisisausag.com.
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address and device identifiers: Collected automatically when you access thisisausag.com to support security and fraud prevention.
- Browser type and operating system: Technical data that helps us optimise site performance and compatibility.
- Pages visited and time on site: Behavioural data gathered via analytics tools to understand how users engage with our review content.
- Referring URLs: Information about the website or link that directed you to thisisausag.com.
- Cookie data: Identifiers stored on your device as described in the section below.
Cookies We Use
Thisisausag.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide a functional browsing experience, analyse site traffic, and support our affiliate partnerships. You may manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time through your browser settings or our on-site consent tool.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Enables core site functionality, security features, and page navigation on thisisausag.com. | Session / up to 1 year |
| Analytics | Collects aggregated data on visitor behaviour via tools such as Google Analytics to improve our review content. | Up to 2 years |
| Affiliate / Marketing | Tracks clicks on casino operator links and referral activity to attribute commissions to thisisausag.com. | Up to 30–90 days |
| Preferences | Remembers your language, region, and display preferences to personalise your experience on return visits. | Up to 1 year |
| Functional | Supports embedded media, interactive review widgets, and social sharing features across thisisausag.com. | Session / up to 6 months |
How We Use Your Data
- To deliver, maintain, and improve the casino review content and features available on thisisausag.com.
- To respond to enquiries, feedback, or support requests submitted by you.
- To send newsletters or updates where you have explicitly opted in to receive communications from us.
- To monitor and analyse website traffic patterns and user engagement for editorial and business purposes.
- To manage and track affiliate referrals to licensed casino operators reviewed on thisisausag.com.
- To comply with applicable legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use.
- To detect, prevent, or investigate fraudulent activity or security incidents affecting thisisausag.com.
Legal Bases for Processing
Thisisausag.com processes your personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Australian Privacy Act 1988. Where we rely on your consent — for example, when setting non-essential cookies or sending marketing emails — you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing. For activities such as site analytics, affiliate link tracking, and security monitoring, we rely on our legitimate interests as a publisher and affiliate review platform, having balanced those interests against your rights and freedoms. In limited cases, processing may be necessary to comply with a legal obligation applicable to thisisausag.com.
Third Parties & Affiliate Links
Thisisausag.com contains affiliate links to licensed casino operators, including those reviewed within our content. When you click such a link, you will be redirected to a third-party website that operates its own independent privacy policy. We are not responsible for the data practices of any operator or external platform. We also engage third-party analytics providers, including Google Analytics, which may process your data on our behalf subject to their own terms. Thisisausag.com does not sell your personal data to any third party for independent marketing purposes.
Your Privacy Rights
- Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data thisisausag.com holds about you.
- Right to Rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where retention is no longer necessary or lawful.
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format where technically feasible.
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Ask us to limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
- CCPA Rights (California Residents): The right to know, delete, and opt out of the sale of personal information, where applicable.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact section below. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your verified request.
Data Security & Retention
Thisisausag.com implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS), access controls, and regular security reviews. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. Contact form data and correspondence are typically retained for up to 24 months, after which it is securely deleted or anonymised. Analytics data may be retained in aggregated form for longer periods to support site improvement.
Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data by thisisausag.com, please contact our privacy team using the following details:
- Website: thisisausag.com
- Email: privacy@thisisausag.com
- Subject line: Privacy Request – thisisausag.com
We are committed to resolving all privacy-related enquiries prompt