Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Bowls Victoria Merchandise ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the website bowlsvictoriamerchandise.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, including all related content, functionality, and services offered on or through the site (collectively, the "Site").
This Site contains affiliate links to online casinos and gambling services, including Rocket Casino AU. We are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit information through contact forms, newsletters, or user accounts, including your name, email address, and phone number.
- Technical Data: Automatically collected when you access our Site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and pages visited.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to track your browsing behavior and preferences.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Site, including time spent on pages, links clicked, and referral sources.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Conducting analytics and understanding user behavior to improve Site performance and user experience.
- Tracking affiliate referrals and attributing casino sign-ups to calculate commissions accurately.
- Optimizing content, features, and marketing campaigns based on user preferences.
- Sending newsletters and promotional material (where you have opted in).
- Responding to inquiries and providing customer support.
- Complying with legal obligations and preventing fraudulent activity.
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality, security, and basic navigation.
- Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site using services such as Google Analytics.
- Marketing Cookies: Track user interactions for affiliate commission attribution and retargeting purposes.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by partner casinos and affiliate networks to monitor referrals and conversions.
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality and your ability to access certain features.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos (such as Rocket Casino AU) and other affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security standards, or content of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing personal information or engaging with their services.
Third-party casinos and gambling operators are independent entities and manage their own data collection and privacy practices. Your interactions with these services are governed by their respective privacy policies, not ours.
Your Rights
Under the Australian Privacy Principles and Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: You can request access to personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Right to Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Right to Object: You can object to marketing communications and certain processing activities by unsubscribing or contacting us directly.
- Right to Complain: You can lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe we have breached your privacy rights.
If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) apply. If you are in the United States, your rights under applicable state privacy laws (such as the California Consumer Privacy Act) may apply.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Generally:
- Personal information provided through contact forms is retained for up to 3 years unless you request deletion.
- Analytical and usage data is retained for up to 24 months.
- Affiliate tracking data is retained for the duration of the affiliate program relationship plus 7 years for accounting and taxation purposes.
- Cookies are retained according to their individual expiration dates, typically between 1 month and 2 years.
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 at:
Email: [email protected]
We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days of receipt. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.
Disclaimer: This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any modifications.