Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
kensparkes.com ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard your information when you visit our website, which provides reviews and information about online casino pokies for Australian audiences.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use kensparkes.com:
- Personal information: your name and email address, where you voluntarily provide them (e.g., via contact forms or newsletter sign-ups).
- Technical information: your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system and referring URLs.
- Cookies and similar technologies: small data files stored on your device (see our Cookie Policy section below).
- Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked (including outbound affiliate links) and other interactions with our content.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Analytics: to understand how visitors use our site and to measure traffic and engagement.
- Affiliate tracking: to attribute clicks and sign-ups to third-party casino operators so we may receive referral commissions.
- Site improvement: to maintain, optimise and personalise the content and performance of kensparkes.com.
- Communication: to respond to enquiries or send updates where you have opted in.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Cookie Policy
We use the following categories of cookies:
- Essential cookies: required for the basic operation of the website.
- Analytics cookies: help us understand visitor behaviour (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate/tracking cookies: record when you follow a link to a partner casino site so commissions can be attributed correctly.
- 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 via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality, and affiliate tracking may no longer function correctly.
Third-Party Links
kensparkes.com contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos and affiliate partners. Once you click an outbound link and leave our site, you are subject to the privacy policies and practices of those third parties. We do not control, and are not responsible for, the content, security or privacy practices of any third-party website. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit, particularly before registering or depositing funds with any casino operator.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights in relation to your personal information:
- Australia (Privacy Act 1988): the right to access and request correction of personal information we hold about you, and to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe your privacy has been breached.
- EU/UK (GDPR / UK GDPR): the rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability and objection, and the right to withdraw consent at any time.
- United States (CCPA/CPRA and similar state laws): the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to request deletion, and the right to 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 as required by applicable law.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Contact and newsletter data is retained while you remain subscribed or until you request deletion. Analytics and usage data is generally retained in aggregated or de-identified form for up to 26 months. When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@kensparkes.com
We aim to respond to all privacy enquiries within 30 days.