Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026. This Privacy Policy explains how harlequinhobart.com ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website. We comply with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and, where applicable, the GDPR for EU/UK residents and CCPA for California residents.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact details: name and email address when you subscribe or contact us.
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and approximate location.
- Usage data: pages visited, time spent, clicks, referral source, and interaction with affiliate links.
- Cookies and tracking technologies: as described in our Cookie Policy.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Analytics: to understand how visitors use our site and improve content and user experience.
- Affiliate tracking: to attribute referrals to casino partners and ensure accurate commission tracking.
- Site improvement: to personalise content, monitor performance, and maintain security.
- Communication: to respond to inquiries or send updates if you have opted in.
3. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.
- Essential cookies: necessary for core site functionality and security.
- Analytics cookies: help us measure traffic and user behaviour (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate cookies: track clicks and conversions to third-party casino sites.
- Preference cookies: remember your settings and choices.
Opt-out options: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. You can also opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Disabling certain cookies may affect affiliate tracking and site functionality.
4. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to external casino and affiliate websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or data collection of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit. We do not control how third parties use your personal information once you leave harlequinhobart.com.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Australia (Privacy Act 1988): right to access, correct, and request deletion of personal information we hold about you, and to lodge a complaint with the OAIC.
- EU/UK (GDPR): right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction, data portability, and objection to processing.
- California (CCPA/CPRA): right to know, delete, opt-out of sale/sharing, and non-discrimination.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before processing a request.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including analytics, affiliate tracking, and legal compliance. Usage data and cookies may be retained in aggregate form for up to 24 months. Individual contact details are kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@harlequinhobart.com
We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.