Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

hasslefreesystems.com ("we", "us", or "our") operates an affiliate review website covering new Australian online pokies and casinos. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). Please note: we are an informational affiliate site only — we do not provide gambling services, accept wagers, or hold player accounts.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website:

• Contact details: such as your name and email address, if you voluntarily subscribe to a newsletter or contact us.
• IP address and general location data (country/region level).
• Cookies and similar technologies: small data files stored on your device (see our Cookie Policy below).
• Usage data: pages visited, time spent on site, referring URLs, browser type, device information, and click behaviour (including clicks on affiliate links).

We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. Our content is intended for adults only.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Analytics: understand how visitors use our site so we can improve content and user experience.
• Affiliate tracking: attribute referrals to casino operators we partner with, so we may receive commissions. This may involve cookies and tracking links.
• Site improvement: monitor performance, diagnose technical issues, and develop new content.
• Communication: respond to enquiries and send newsletters you have opted into (you may unsubscribe at any time).

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Cookie Policy

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: required for the website to function properly.
• Analytics cookies: (e.g., Google Analytics) to measure site traffic and usage patterns.
• Affiliate/tracking cookies: set when you click links to third-party casino sites, allowing referrals to be tracked.
• Preference cookies: to 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. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some site functionality, though affiliate links will still work.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party online casinos and other affiliate partners. When you click these links, you leave our site and are subject to the privacy policies and practices of those third parties.

We do not control, and are not responsible for, the privacy practices, data handling, or content of any third-party website, including casino operators. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policy of any site you visit before providing personal information or registering an account.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Australia (Privacy Act 1988): You may request access to, or correction of, the personal information we hold about you, and lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe your privacy has been breached.
• EU/UK (GDPR): You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to processing of your data, the right to data portability, and the right to withdraw consent at any time. You may lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
• California, US (CCPA/CPRA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request its deletion, and opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

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. In general:

• Analytics and usage data is retained for up to 26 months in aggregated or anonymised form.
• Contact details (e.g., newsletter subscriptions) are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
• Cookie data is retained according to each cookie's expiry period, as set out in your browser.

When information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to delete or de-identify it securely.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@hasslefreesystems.com

We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 30 days.