Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
This Privacy Policy ("Policy") applies to bananafestival.org ("Website," "we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and manage your personal information. This Policy complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, telephone number, and postal address when you voluntarily provide it through contact forms or registration.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Cookies: Session and persistent cookies to enhance your experience (see Cookie Policy below).
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, links clicked, referral sources, and navigation patterns.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Analytics and website performance monitoring to improve user experience.
- Affiliate tracking and commission attribution for partner casinos and gambling operators.
- Site improvement, troubleshooting, and feature development.
- Responding to your inquiries and communications.
- Compliance with legal obligations.
We do not sell personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookie Policy
Our Website uses the following cookie types:
- Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality, security, and session management.
- Analytics Cookies: Track usage patterns and site performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals to partner casinos and gambling sites for commission purposes.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.
Opt-Out Options: You may disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers provide instructions for managing cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality. You may also opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
Third-Party Links
Our Website contains links to third-party gambling operators, online casinos, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these external websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities.
Third-party operators are solely responsible for their data handling, compliance, and user protection practices.
Your Rights
Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request access to personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: Request correction or update of inaccurate or outdated information.
- Right to Deletion: Request deletion of personal information (subject to legal retention requirements).
- Right to Privacy Complaint: Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe we have breached your privacy rights.
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details provided in the Contact Us section below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by Australian law. Analytics and usage data are typically retained for up to two (2) years. Affiliate tracking data is retained for the duration required by our partners and relevant gambling regulations. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time, subject to applicable legal retention obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to privacy inquiries within thirty (30) business days. If you are dissatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Website following changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.