4s2018sydney.org – User Data Protection

This Privacy Policy sets out how personal information may be collected during your visit, the purposes for which it is used, the circumstances in which it may be shared, and the rights you have to access and manage your data. Please note that our website is not a casino. We do not handle deposits, withdrawals, wagers or user accounts. Any financial or account-related matters must be directed to the relevant casino’s customer support service.

What Information We Collect and Why

Our website has been designed to be transparent and to limit the data we collect to what is necessary for security, functionality and improving the user experience.

Types of information we may collect include:

• Browsing Data
  • IP address (truncated or anonymised where possible).
  • Device type, operating system and browser version.
  • Pages viewed, time spent on the site and referral sources.
  • This information assists us to prevent abuse, monitor traffic, detect fraud and optimise site performance.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies
  • Essential cookies: Required to ensure stability and protect against malicious activity.
  • Preference cookies: Store language and browsing preferences.
  • Analytics cookies: Provide aggregated usage insights to improve site navigation and content.
  • Affiliate cookies: Used to recognise referrals to partner platforms. These do not provide access to your casino account.
• Voluntary Data Submissions
  • If you contact us by email or through a form, we may process your name, email address and the message content solely for the purpose of responding.

Retention of information:

• Browsing data – stored for up to 24 months, then anonymised or deleted.
• Cookies – retained according to type (session-based through to 12–24 months).
• Voluntary submissions – retained until your enquiry is resolved.

Secure Use of Data Within Our Services

We apply robust technical and organisational safeguards to protect the personal information collected. While no system can be guaranteed completely secure, we continually review and update our practices.

Examples of measures in place include:

• Encryption: All communication with our site uses HTTPS.
• Monitoring: Automated detection of suspicious activity, DDoS mitigation and auditing of system logs.
• Data minimisation: Wherever possible, information is aggregated or anonymised to reduce risk.
• Vendor agreements: All service providers (such as hosting, analytics and email infrastructure) are contractually required to maintain high standards of security and privacy compliance.

Through these controls, we aim to reduce the risk of misuse, loss or unauthorised disclosure of information.

Sharing Information With Third Parties Only With Consent

We do not sell personal information. Data is shared only in clearly defined circumstances:

• With service providers: Trusted technical partners may process information strictly on our behalf to support website operation (e.g., hosting providers, content delivery networks, analytics platforms). They must follow our instructions and apply appropriate safeguards.
• Legal obligations and safety: Information may be disclosed where required by law, regulation or court order, or to protect rights, safety or the integrity of our services.

Important note: We do not access or manage your casino accounts, payment methods or gambling-related transactions. All queries relating to deposits, withdrawals, bonuses or account access must be addressed directly to the relevant casino operator.

Access, Modification, and Deletion of Personal Data

We respect privacy rights and aim to provide transparent options for managing personal information. Depending on your jurisdiction, you may be entitled to:

• Access: Request details of the personal information we hold.
• Deletion: Request erasure of information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
• Restriction: Limit the way we process your information in certain situations.
• Portability: Obtain a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to certain forms of processing or withdraw consent previously given.

Managing cookies and tracking preferences:

• You may block or delete cookies through your browser settings.
• If available, you can adjust preferences through consent banners or management tools on the site.
• Please note that essential cookies are required for the site to function properly and disabling them may impact performance.

Policy Updates and Support Contacts

This Privacy Policy may be amended from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology, or the services we provide. Updates will be published on this page and will take effect immediately upon posting. If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you may contact us by email at any time.