Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Waltzing Matilda Sailing ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the waltzingmatildasailing.com website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all related content, functionality, and services offered on or through the site (collectively, the "Website").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website. By accessing and using Waltzing Matilda Sailing, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit information to us (e.g., through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or account creation), including your name, email address, and phone number.
- Technical Information: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track your activity on the Website.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Website, including pages visited, links clicked, time spent on pages, and referral sources.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve the Website and our services.
- To track affiliate commissions and verify referrals to casino partners.
- To conduct analytics and understand user behavior to optimize site performance.
- To send promotional emails, newsletters, and marketing communications (where permitted).
- To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests.
- To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity.
Cookie Policy
Our Website uses cookies to enhance your user experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic Website functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Website (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals to casino partners and measure conversion performance.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable personalized advertising and content recommendations.
Cookie Opt-Out: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking some cookies may affect Website functionality. For more information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Links
Our Website contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these external websites. When you click on a link to a third-party site, you leave our Website and are subject to that site's privacy policy.
We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any casino or affiliate websites you visit before providing your personal information. We have no control over how third parties collect, use, or protect your data.
Your Rights
Under Australian Privacy Law (Privacy Act 1988), you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: You may request access to personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time.
- Right to Complaint: If you believe we have breached the Privacy Act, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to erasure and data portability. If you are in the United States, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or similar state privacy laws.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Affiliate tracking data is typically retained for the duration required by our casino partners' agreements, generally 12-24 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have a concern about our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@waltzingmatildasailing.com
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.