Privacy Policy
Last updated: 1 January 2026
Welcome to johnselec.com.au ("we", "us", "our"), an Australian affiliate website providing information about pokies venues and related gambling content ("pokies near me"). 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).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use our website:
- Personal details: such as your name and email address, where you voluntarily provide them (e.g. via contact forms or newsletter sign-ups).
- IP address: automatically collected when you visit our site.
- Cookies and similar technologies: small data files stored on your device (see Section 3).
- Usage data: pages visited, time spent on site, browser type, device information, referring URLs, and general location data (e.g. state/city level).
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Analytics: to understand how visitors use our website and to measure traffic and engagement.
- Affiliate tracking: to record referrals to third-party casino and gambling operators so we can receive applicable commissions.
- Site improvement: to enhance content, functionality, security, and user experience.
- Communication: to respond to enquiries or send updates you have opted into.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookie Policy
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: required for the basic operation of the website.
- Analytics cookies: help us analyse website traffic and usage patterns (e.g. Google Analytics).
- Affiliate/tracking cookies: used to track clicks on outbound links to casino operators for commission purposes.
- 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 by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
4. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos, pokies venues, and affiliate partners. These sites are operated independently of us and have their own privacy policies and practices. We do not control, and are not responsible for, the privacy practices, content, or security of any third-party website. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site before providing personal information. Gambling involves risk — please gamble responsibly. For support in Australia, contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858.
5. Your Rights
Australia: Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the right to access the personal information we hold about you, request corrections, and make a complaint about our handling of your data. Complaints may also be lodged with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
EU/UK visitors (GDPR): If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have additional rights including the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and the right to object to processing. You may withdraw consent at any time and lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
US visitors (CCPA/CPRA): If you are a California resident, 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 in Section 7.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Usage and analytics data is generally retained in aggregated or anonymised form. When personal information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or de-identify it.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@johnselec.com.au
Website: johnselec.com.au