Privacy Policy
Who We Are
footybets.com.au ("Footy Bets", "we", "us", or "our") is operated by Bets.com.au Pty Limited (ABN 73 650 559 710), Level 22, 2 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read it carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site.
Information We Collect
Information collected automatically
When you visit footybets.com.au, our servers and third-party analytics providers may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Your IP address (anonymised where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URL and exit pages
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Date and time of your visit
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
Cookies and local storage
We use cookies and browser local storage for:
- Essential functionality: Remembering your dark/light mode preference
- Analytics: Understanding how visitors use the site so we can improve it (via Google Analytics)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, although some site features may not function correctly without them.
Information you provide
If you contact us via email (help@footybets.com.au), we collect the information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and the content of your message.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Improve the user experience and site content
- Analyse usage trends and site performance
- Respond to your enquiries or communications
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers to help us operate the website and analyse usage. These include:
- Google Analytics: Web analytics service that uses cookies to collect anonymous usage data. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Affiliate partners: When you click an affiliate link on our site, you may be directed to a third-party betting operator. These operators have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to read them.
Data Retention
We retain automatically collected data for a maximum of 26 months (the default Google Analytics retention period). Contact enquiries are retained for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry, then deleted.
Your Rights Under Australian Privacy Law
Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate, incomplete, or out-of-date information
- Complain about a breach of the APPs
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at help@footybets.com.au.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you can lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
Children's Privacy
footybets.com.au is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we hold from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: help@footybets.com.au
- Address: Bets.com.au Pty Limited, Level 22, 2 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000