Introduction
At AussieCasinoGuide.com.au, we are committed to being open and transparent about how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, why we use them, and what options you have to control them.
Cookies play an important role in making our website work properly and in helping us understand how visitors interact with our content. They allow us to remember your preferences, provide a personalised browsing experience, and ensure that the information we present is relevant and useful to you. Some cookies are essential for the basic operation of the website, while others help us analyse traffic patterns and improve our content.
As an online casino guide, we also use cookies related to our affiliate partnerships with casino operators. When you click on a link to visit one of the casinos we review, cookies may be used to track that referral. This is how we earn revenue to keep our site running and our reviews independent, and we believe it is important for you to understand exactly how that process works.
This policy applies to all pages on AussieCasinoGuide.com.au and any subdomains we operate. We encourage you to read this policy carefully so that you can make informed decisions about your cookie preferences. If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please do not hesitate to contact us using the details provided at the bottom of this page.
💡 Quick Summary
We use cookies to make our site work, understand how you use it, remember your preferences, and track affiliate referrals to casino partners. You can control most cookies through your browser settings. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the site to function.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used across the internet and have been a standard part of web browsing since the mid-1990s. Almost every website you visit uses cookies in some form, and they serve a variety of important functions that make your online experience smoother and more personalised.
When you visit AussieCasinoGuide.com.au, our web server sends a small piece of data to your browser, which stores it as a text file on your device. The next time you visit our site, your browser sends that cookie back to us, allowing us to recognise your device and remember certain information about your previous visit. This might include things like your preferred settings, what pages you have visited, or whether you have consented to cookies.
Cookies themselves do not contain personal information such as your name, email address, or phone number. They are simply identifiers that allow websites to distinguish one visitor from another. However, when combined with other information you may provide to us (such as through a contact form), cookies can be linked to personally identifiable data.
Types of Tracking Technologies
In addition to traditional cookies, there are several similar technologies that work in comparable ways. When we refer to "cookies" in this policy, we are also referring to these related technologies:
- Local Storage: Similar to cookies but with a larger storage capacity. Local storage data is stored in your browser and persists until it is specifically cleared. We may use local storage to remember your preferences such as dark mode settings.
- Session Storage: Works like local storage but is automatically cleared when you close your browser tab or window. We use session storage for temporary data that only needs to persist during your current browsing session.
- Pixel Tags (Web Beacons): Tiny, invisible images embedded in web pages or emails. When a page containing a pixel tag is loaded, it sends a request to a server, which can record information such as your IP address, the time the page was viewed, and the type of browser you are using.
- JavaScript Tags: Small pieces of code embedded in our web pages that can collect information about how you interact with the site, such as which buttons you click and how far you scroll down a page.
First-Party vs Third-Party Cookies
It is important to understand the distinction between first-party and third-party cookies, as they behave differently and have different implications for your privacy:
First-party cookies are set by AussieCasinoGuide.com.au directly. They are created and controlled by us, and only we can read them. These cookies are used for things like remembering your preferences and understanding how you navigate our site. First-party cookies are generally considered less intrusive because they can only be accessed by the website that created them.
Third-party cookies are set by external services that we use on our website, such as Google Analytics or our affiliate tracking partners. These cookies are created by domains other than AussieCasinoGuide.com.au and can potentially be read by those third parties across multiple websites. Third-party cookies are commonly used for analytics, advertising, and tracking purposes.
Key Point
Cookies are a standard, widely-used technology that helps websites function properly and provide a better user experience. They are not viruses, they cannot access other files on your device, and they do not contain executable code. You have full control over cookies through your browser settings.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use several categories of cookies on AussieCasinoGuide.com.au, each serving a distinct purpose. Below is a detailed explanation of each type, what it does, and why we use it.
Essential Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function correctly. Without them, core features of the site would not work as expected.
What they do: Essential cookies handle session management, security tokens, cookie consent preferences, and basic site functionality. They remember whether you have accepted our cookie notice, maintain your session as you navigate between pages, and ensure that interactive elements like dropdown menus and mobile navigation work properly.
Can you disable them? No. Because these cookies are essential for the site to operate, they cannot be switched off. They do not store any personally identifiable information and are set only in response to actions you take on the site, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.
Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information about which pages are most popular, how long people spend on different sections, where visitors come from, and how they navigate through the site.
What they do: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised, aggregated data about site usage. These cookies track things like page views, bounce rates, average session duration, and traffic sources. This information helps us identify which content is most valuable to our readers, spot technical issues, and make data-driven decisions about how to improve the site.
Can you disable them? Yes. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, or by adjusting your cookie settings in your browser. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your browsing experience on our site.
Advertising & Affiliate Cookies
Purpose: As an affiliate website, we earn revenue when visitors click through to casino operators and sign up or make deposits. Affiliate cookies are used to track these referrals so that we are credited for the introduction.
What they do: When you click on a link to a casino partner on our site, a cookie is set that records the referral. If you subsequently register with that casino or make a deposit, the cookie allows the casino operator to identify that you came from AussieCasinoGuide.com.au. This does not cost you anything extra and does not affect the bonuses or promotions available to you. It simply ensures that we receive the affiliate commission that funds our operation.
Can you disable them? Yes, through your browser settings. However, please be aware that if you disable affiliate cookies, it may affect our ability to be credited for referrals, which is how we fund the independent reviews and guides on this site.
Functionality Cookies
Purpose: Functionality cookies remember choices you make on our website and provide enhanced, personalised features. They allow us to tailor the site to your preferences.
What they do: These cookies remember settings such as your dark mode preference, whether you have dismissed certain notifications or information banners, your preferred sorting options when viewing casino lists, and other interface customisations. They make your experience more convenient by ensuring that you do not have to re-enter preferences every time you visit.
Can you disable them? Yes, through your browser settings. If you disable functionality cookies, some personalised features may not work as expected, and the site may not remember your preferences between visits.
Third-Party Cookies
Purpose: Third-party cookies are set by external services and platforms that we integrate with our website. These services provide functionality, analytics, or content that enhances your experience.
What they do: Third-party cookies on our site may come from Google Analytics (for traffic analysis), Google Fonts (for typography rendering), affiliate tracking platforms (to manage and verify referral commissions), embedded content providers (if we embed videos or interactive content), and social media platforms (if we include sharing buttons or social feeds). Each third-party service has its own cookie and privacy policy governing how they use the data they collect.
Can you disable them? Yes. You can block third-party cookies in most browser settings without affecting first-party cookies. Be aware that blocking all third-party cookies may affect the functionality of some websites, not just ours.
Cookie Table
The following table provides a detailed breakdown of the specific cookies used on AussieCasinoGuide.com.au, including their provider, purpose, type, and how long they remain on your device. We review and update this table regularly to ensure it accurately reflects our current cookie usage.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
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| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for site analytics. | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. Used to count and track page views and site interaction for analytics reporting. | Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat_gtag | Google Analytics | Used to throttle the request rate to Google Analytics, limiting data collection on high-traffic sites to manage server load. | Analytics | 1 minute |
| _ga_<ID> | Google Analytics 4 | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state, including session count and engagement metrics. | Analytics | 2 years |
| affiliate_ref | AussieCasinoGuide (Internal) | Records the affiliate referral source when a visitor clicks through to a casino partner. Ensures we receive credit for the referral. | Affiliate | 30 days |
| affiliate_click_id | AussieCasinoGuide (Internal) | Stores a unique click identifier for each outbound casino link click. Used for referral verification and commission reconciliation. | Affiliate | 30 days |
| cookie_consent | AussieCasinoGuide (Internal) | Remembers whether you have accepted or dismissed the cookie consent banner so it is not shown again on subsequent visits. | Essential | 12 months |
| session_id | AussieCasinoGuide (Internal) | Maintains your browsing session as you navigate between pages. Ensures interactive elements and page state work correctly. | Essential | Session |
| theme_pref | AussieCasinoGuide (Internal) | Stores your display theme preference (light mode or dark mode) so it persists across visits without needing to be reset each time. | Functionality | 12 months |
| sort_pref | AussieCasinoGuide (Internal) | Remembers your preferred sorting order when viewing casino comparison tables and lists (e.g., by rating, bonus amount, or name). | Functionality | 6 months |
| dismissed_banners | AussieCasinoGuide (Internal) | Tracks which informational banners and notifications you have dismissed so they are not shown again during your visit. | Functionality | Session |
| NID | Set by Google Fonts and other Google services. Contains a unique identifier used to remember preferences and other information such as preferred language. | Third-Party | 6 months |
📝 A Note on This Table
The cookies listed above represent the cookies directly set by our website and the primary third-party services we use. Casino partner websites that you visit through our links may set their own cookies, which are governed by their respective privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review those policies when visiting partner sites.
How to Manage Cookies
You have full control over the cookies stored on your device. Most web browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings. Below are step-by-step instructions for the most commonly used browsers. Please note that the exact steps may vary slightly depending on your browser version and operating system.
Google Chrome
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Open Chrome Settings
Click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of the browser window and select "Settings" from the dropdown menu. Alternatively, type chrome://settings in the address bar and press Enter.
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Navigate to Privacy and Security
In the left sidebar, click "Privacy and security." Then click "Third-party cookies" to access cookie management options.
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Choose Your Cookie Preferences
You can select "Allow third-party cookies," "Block third-party cookies in Incognito," or "Block third-party cookies." You can also click "See all site data and permissions" to view and delete specific cookies from individual websites, including AussieCasinoGuide.com.au.
Safari (Mac and iOS)
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Open Safari Preferences
On Mac, click "Safari" in the menu bar and select "Settings" (or "Preferences" on older versions). On iPhone or iPad, go to the Settings app and scroll down to "Safari."
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Access Privacy Settings
On Mac, click the "Privacy" tab. On iOS, scroll to the "Privacy & Security" section within Safari settings.
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Manage Cookies
On Mac, you can click "Manage Website Data" to view and remove cookies from specific sites. You can also enable "Block all cookies" or "Prevent cross-site tracking." On iOS, you can toggle "Block All Cookies" or "Prevent Cross-Site Tracking" on or off. Note that Safari blocks many third-party cookies by default through its Intelligent Tracking Prevention feature.
Mozilla Firefox
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Open Firefox Settings
Click the three horizontal lines (hamburger menu) in the top-right corner and select "Settings." Alternatively, type about:preferences in the address bar.
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Go to Privacy & Security
Click "Privacy & Security" in the left sidebar. Under "Enhanced Tracking Protection," you can choose between Standard, Strict, or Custom protection levels.
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Manage Individual Cookies
Scroll down to "Cookies and Site Data" and click "Manage Data" to view and delete cookies from specific websites. You can also click "Manage Exceptions" to allow or block cookies for particular sites.
Microsoft Edge
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Open Edge Settings
Click the three horizontal dots in the top-right corner and select "Settings." You can also type edge://settings in the address bar.
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Navigate to Cookies and Site Permissions
In the left sidebar, click "Cookies and site permissions" and then "Manage and delete cookies and site data."
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Adjust Your Preferences
You can toggle "Allow sites to save and read cookie data," "Block third-party cookies," and manage exceptions for specific websites. Click "See all cookies and site data" to view and delete cookies from individual sites.
Mobile Browsers
Managing cookies on mobile devices follows similar principles but is typically accessed through your device's settings rather than the browser itself:
- Chrome on Android: Open Chrome, tap the three dots, go to Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies. You can also clear browsing data including cookies from this menu.
- Safari on iPhone/iPad: Go to Settings > Safari > scroll to Privacy & Security. Toggle "Block All Cookies" or "Prevent Cross-Site Tracking" as desired. You can also tap "Clear History and Website Data" to remove all cookies.
- Samsung Internet: Open the browser, tap the menu button, go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookie settings. Choose your preferred cookie handling option.
- Firefox on Android: Open Firefox, tap the three dots, go to Settings > Enhanced Tracking Protection. Choose your protection level, or tap "Exceptions" to manage per-site settings.
⚠️ Important Note About Blocking Cookies
While you are free to block or delete cookies at any time, please be aware that doing so may affect how our website functions. If you block essential cookies, certain features such as interactive navigation, preference saving, and session management may not work correctly. Blocking analytics cookies does not affect your experience but limits our ability to improve the site. Blocking affiliate cookies will not impact your browsing but may prevent our affiliate partners from recognising your referral.
Third-Party Cookies & Affiliate Tracking
Transparency is one of our core values, and we want to be upfront about how affiliate tracking works on our site. AussieCasinoGuide.com.au is an affiliate website, which means we earn commissions when visitors click through to casino operators via our links and subsequently register or make deposits. This affiliate model is how we fund our operations and maintain the independence of our reviews and guides.
How Affiliate Tracking Works
When you click on a link to a casino partner on our website, the following process typically occurs:
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You Click an Outbound Link
You click on a "Visit Casino" button, a bonus link, or any other link that directs you to one of our casino partners. This click is recorded on our side with a unique click identifier.
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A Tracking Cookie Is Set
When you arrive at the casino partner's website, an affiliate tracking cookie is typically placed on your device by the casino operator or their affiliate tracking platform. This cookie contains a reference code that identifies AussieCasinoGuide.com.au as the source of your visit.
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You Browse the Casino Site
You are free to browse the casino's website, read their terms and conditions, explore their game library, and decide whether you want to register. The tracking cookie sits quietly in the background and does not affect your experience or the offers available to you.
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If You Register or Deposit
If you decide to create an account or make a deposit at the casino, the tracking cookie allows the operator to attribute your registration to our referral. We then receive an affiliate commission for the introduction. This commission comes from the casino operator, not from you, and does not increase the cost of any service or reduce any bonus available to you.
What Affiliate Cookies Do NOT Do
We understand that tracking cookies can raise concerns, so it is important to clarify what affiliate cookies do not do:
- They do not give us access to your personal information, banking details, or account credentials at casino sites
- They do not allow us to see your gambling activity, deposits, withdrawals, or game play
- They do not reduce the value of bonuses or promotions available to you
- They do not increase the cost of any service you use at the casino
- They do not install any software on your device or access other files
- They do not follow you around the internet or track your activity on unrelated websites
Casino Partner Cookie Policies
Each casino partner we work with has its own privacy policy and cookie policy that governs how they use the data collected through their cookies. When you visit a casino partner's website through one of our links, we encourage you to review their privacy and cookie policies to understand how they handle your information. We are not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party websites, even those we link to or recommend.
✅ Our Commitment to Transparency
We believe that affiliate marketing and user trust are not mutually exclusive. By being transparent about how affiliate tracking works, we hope to demonstrate that our review process is independent and that our recommendations are based on genuine evaluation, not on which operators pay the highest commissions. Our editorial content is never influenced by affiliate relationships.
Your Consent
When you first visit AussieCasinoGuide.com.au, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner that informs you about our use of cookies and gives you the opportunity to accept or manage your preferences. By continuing to use our website after being presented with this notice, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
Your consent is important to us, and we want to ensure you understand what you are agreeing to. Here is a summary of what consenting to cookies on our site means:
- Essential cookies are always active and do not require your consent, as they are necessary for the site to function. These cookies are set automatically when you visit any page on our site.
- Analytics cookies are used to collect anonymised usage data. By consenting, you allow us to use tools like Google Analytics to understand traffic patterns and improve our content.
- Affiliate cookies track referrals to casino partners. By consenting, you allow these cookies to be set when you click on outbound casino links.
- Functionality cookies remember your preferences. By consenting, you allow us to store your settings such as theme preferences and display options.
- Third-party cookies are set by external services we integrate with. By consenting, you allow these services to set cookies through our site.
How to Withdraw Consent
You can withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time. There are several ways to do this:
- Clear your cookies: Use your browser settings to delete all cookies from AussieCasinoGuide.com.au. This will remove your consent preference, and the cookie banner will appear again on your next visit, giving you the opportunity to make a new choice.
- Adjust browser settings: Configure your browser to block certain types of cookies (e.g., third-party cookies) as described in the "How to Manage Cookies" section above.
- Use browser extensions: Install privacy-focused browser extensions that give you granular control over which cookies are accepted and which are blocked.
- Contact us: If you need assistance managing your cookie preferences, you can contact us and we will help you understand your options.
Please note that withdrawing consent for certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website. Essential cookies will continue to be used regardless of your preferences, as they are necessary for the site to operate.
Do Not Track
Do Not Track (DNT) is a preference you can set in your web browser that sends a signal to websites indicating that you do not want to be tracked. The DNT signal was originally proposed as a way to give users a simple, universal opt-out mechanism for online tracking.
At present, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) discontinued its efforts to create a DNT standard, and most major websites and analytics services do not change their behaviour in response to DNT signals. Because of this lack of standardisation, AussieCasinoGuide.com.au does not currently alter its data collection or tracking practices when a DNT signal is detected.
However, we respect your desire for privacy and offer you meaningful alternatives to control tracking on our site. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings as described in the "How to Manage Cookies" section, use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to specifically prevent Google Analytics tracking, or install privacy-focused browser extensions that provide more granular control over tracking technologies.
If a standardised DNT mechanism is established in the future and widely adopted by the industry, we will review our position and update this policy accordingly. In the meantime, we encourage you to use the cookie management tools available in your browser to control which cookies and tracking technologies you are comfortable with.
💡 Practical Alternative
Rather than relying on DNT signals, which are not universally honoured, we recommend using your browser's built-in cookie management tools or installing a reputable privacy extension such as uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger, or Ghostery. These tools give you direct, effective control over tracking on every website you visit, not just ours.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in the law or regulatory requirements, or changes in our business practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page so that you can always see when the policy was last revised.
For significant changes that materially affect how we use cookies or your choices regarding cookies, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you. This may include displaying a prominent notice on our website, updating the cookie consent banner to reflect new cookie categories or uses, or publishing a summary of the changes on this page.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are using cookies. Your continued use of AussieCasinoGuide.com.au after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes. If you do not agree with the updated policy, you should stop using the website and clear any cookies that have been stored on your device.
All previous versions of this Cookie Policy are available upon request. If you would like to see how this policy has changed over time, please contact us using the details provided below.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your cookie preferences, we would be happy to hear from you. We are committed to being responsive and helpful when it comes to privacy-related enquiries.
You can reach us through our contact page for any of the following:
- Questions about how specific cookies are used on our site
- Requests for more information about our third-party cookie partners
- Assistance with managing your cookie preferences
- Requests for previous versions of this Cookie Policy
- General privacy or data protection enquiries
- Reporting concerns about cookies or tracking on our site
We aim to respond to all cookie-related enquiries within five business days. For urgent privacy concerns, please indicate the urgency in your message and we will prioritise your request.
Visit our Contact Page to get in touch with our team.