Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Loch Wine Bar ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the lochwinebar.com.au website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise handle your information when you visit our site and interact with our affiliate betting and casino content.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly, including:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other details you submit through contact forms or account registration
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
- Cookies: Information stored via cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, links clicked, referral sources, and browsing behavior
We collect this information automatically as you navigate our site and may collect it directly when you voluntarily provide it.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Website analytics and performance monitoring
- Affiliate tracking and commission management
- Site improvement and functionality optimization
- Responding to inquiries and customer support
- Sending promotional emails and newsletters (with your consent)
- Detecting fraud and ensuring site security
- Complying with legal obligations
Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior and site performance
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor affiliate links and conversions
- Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and retargeting
You can opt-out of non-essential cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to external casino and betting sites as part of our affiliate program. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities. Third-party operators control their own data handling practices.
Your Rights
Under Australian Privacy Principles (APP) and applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information held by us
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details provided below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Analytics and usage data are typically retained for 12 months. Affiliate tracking data is retained in accordance with our affiliate program agreements. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have a privacy concern, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@lochwinebar.com.au
Website: lochwinebar.com.au
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days or as required by law.