Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
artbarkiama.com ("we", "us", "our") is an independent affiliate website providing information and reviews about betting sites in Australia. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information 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 or subscribe to a newsletter.
- Automatically collected data: your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and referring URLs.
- Cookies and tracking technologies: small data files used to remember preferences and measure site performance.
- Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, click behaviour, and outbound affiliate link clicks.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Analyse website traffic and user behaviour to improve our content and user experience;
- Operate and verify affiliate tracking, including attributing referrals to third-party betting operators;
- Maintain, secure, and improve the functionality and performance of the website;
- Respond to enquiries and communicate with you where you have requested it;
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Cookie Policy
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: required for basic website functionality.
- Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate/tracking cookies: record referrals to third-party betting sites so we can be credited for commissions. These may persist for up to 30 days or as set by the operator.
- Preference cookies: remember your settings and choices.
Opt-out options: You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. You may also opt out of Google Analytics via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality, but core content will remain accessible.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party online casinos, bookmakers, and affiliate partners. When you click these links, you will leave our site and be subject to the privacy policies and practices of those third parties. We do not control, and are not responsible for, the content, security, or privacy practices of any third-party website. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit before providing personal information.
Your Rights
Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you;
- Request correction of inaccurate, out-of-date, or incomplete information;
- Make a complaint about our handling of your personal information. If unresolved, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au.
EU/UK visitors: If the GDPR/UK GDPR applies, you additionally have rights to erasure, restriction, data portability, and objection to processing. US visitors: Where state laws such as the CCPA/CPRA apply, you may have rights to know, delete, and opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal information).
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe, generally within 30 days.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Analytics and usage data are generally retained for up to 26 months, after which they are deleted or anonymised. Contact correspondence is retained for up to 24 months. When information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to securely destroy or de-identify it.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to access or correct your personal information, or want to make a privacy complaint, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: artbarkiama.com
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.