Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2026
At theindependents.org.au ("we," "us," "our," or "Betzillo"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you contact us or sign up for our mailing list, we may collect your name, email address, and other details you voluntarily provide.
- Technical Information: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system when you visit our site.
- Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and track affiliate activity.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, and links clicked.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Analytics and performance monitoring to understand user behaviour and site effectiveness
- Affiliate tracking and commission calculation for casino partnerships
- Site improvement and personalisation of your experience
- Marketing communications (with your consent)
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Fraud prevention and security enhancement
Cookie Policy
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals to our casino partners and calculate commissions.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver targeted content and advertisements.
You can opt out of non-essential cookies by adjusting your browser settings or declining cookies when prompted. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to casino operators and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, data collection, or content. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing personal information. Your use of linked sites is entirely at your own risk.
Your Rights
Under Australian privacy law (Privacy Act 1988), 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 your privacy
If you are located in the EU or UK, you may have additional rights under GDPR. If you are a US resident, CCPA may apply to your data.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Affiliate tracking data and analytics information are typically retained for up to 12 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@theindependents.org.au
We will respond to your enquiry within 30 days of receipt.