Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Yarra Wonga Bowls Club Inc. ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates yarrawongabowlsclubinc.org (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all associated content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Website.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website.
Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Website includes:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and username/password when you register or contact us.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time and date of visits, referring URL, and device identifiers.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, pixel tags, web beacons, and similar tracking mechanisms.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Website, including clicks, scrolls, search queries, and content preferences.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve Website functionality and user experience.
- To conduct analytics and understand user behavior and preferences.
- To track affiliate referrals and commissions from casino and gambling partners.
- To send marketing communications, newsletters, and promotional content (where you have opted in).
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
- To prevent fraud, security breaches, and other illegal activities.
Cookie Policy
Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Website functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Website.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Track referrals and commissions from casino and gambling partners.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting and advertising purposes.
Cookie Opt-Out: You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may affect Website functionality. You may also opt out of third-party analytics and marketing cookies through industry opt-out tools.
Third-Party Links
Our Website contains links to external websites, including online casinos, pokie platforms, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites before providing personal information or engaging in transactions.
By clicking on third-party links, you acknowledge that you are leaving our Website and assume responsibility for any risks associated with visiting external sites.
Your Rights
Under Australian privacy law, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: You may request access to personal information we hold about you.
- Right of Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Right to Complain: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe we have breached the APPs.
- Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of marketing communications and certain data collection practices by contacting us.
If you are an EU or UK resident, you may also have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including rights of access, rectification, erasure, and data portability.
If you are a US resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or similar state privacy laws.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and the purpose of processing.
Generally, we retain:
- Account and transaction data for 7 years (as required by Australian law).
- Analytics and usage data for up to 24 months.
- Affiliate tracking data for the duration of the affiliate relationship plus 12 months.
- Marketing communications preferences for the duration of your consent.
You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us:
Yarra Wonga Bowls Club Inc.
Email: [email protected]
Website: yarrawongabowlsclubinc.org
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days or as required by applicable law.
This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes. Please consult with a legal professional regarding compliance with applicable privacy laws in your jurisdiction.