Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how GCO (gco.org.au) collects, uses, and protects your personal information. We are committed to ensuring your privacy and operating transparently in accordance with Australian privacy laws, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
Information We Collect
We collect personal information in the following ways:
- Name and Contact Details: When you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or use our website features, we collect your name and email address.
- IP Address: We automatically collect your IP address to understand your location, prevent fraud, and improve site security.
- Cookies: We use cookies to track your browsing behaviour, remember preferences, and measure site performance.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, and referral sources.
How We Use Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- Analytics: To understand user behaviour and improve our website functionality and content.
- Affiliate Tracking: To track affiliate commissions, verify referrals, and ensure accurate reporting to our casino partners.
- Site Improvement: To identify technical issues, personalise user experience, and optimise our services.
- Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, and promotional content (only with your consent).
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and protect our legal interests.
Cookie Policy
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to measure site performance and user behaviour via Google Analytics and similar services.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to track affiliate referrals and display targeted content.
- Third-Party Cookies: Placed by our casino partners and affiliate networks.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. Note that disabling cookies may impact website functionality. For more information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to external websites, including Stake Casino Australia and other gambling operators and affiliate networks. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.
Your Rights
Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations).
- Opt-out of marketing communications at any time.
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe we have breached the Privacy Act.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Analytics data is typically retained for up to 26 months. Affiliate tracking data is retained for the duration of our relationship with casino partners plus any required reconciliation period. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to access your personal information, or would like to lodge a complaint, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: gco.org.au
We will respond to all inquiries and complaints within 30 days of receipt.