Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Website: xafs2021.org ("we", "us", "our")

This Privacy Policy explains how xafs2021.org, an affiliate website providing reviews and information about VegasStars Casino and other online gambling operators, collects, uses, and protects your personal information. We handle personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). By using this website, you consent to the practices described below.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our website:

• Personal information: your name and email address, where you voluntarily provide them (e.g., via contact forms or newsletter sign-ups).
• Technical information: your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and referring URLs.
• Cookies and tracking data: identifiers stored on your device used for analytics and affiliate attribution (see our Cookie Policy below).
• Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, click activity, and other interaction metrics collected through analytics tools.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Analytics: to understand how visitors use our website and to measure traffic and engagement.
• Affiliate tracking: to attribute referrals to casino operators (including VegasStars Casino) so we can receive affiliate commissions. This may involve cookies and tracking links.
• Site improvement: to maintain, optimise, and improve the content, functionality, and security of our website.
• Communication: to respond to enquiries or send updates where you have opted in.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Cookie Policy

Our website uses the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: required for the basic operation of the website.
• Analytics cookies: used to collect aggregated statistics about website usage (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Affiliate/tracking cookies: set when you click affiliate links, allowing casino operators to attribute your referral to us.
• Preference cookies: remember your settings and choices on the site.

Opt-out options: You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Most browsers allow you to block or refuse cookies, though doing so may affect site functionality. You may also opt out of analytics tracking via tools such as the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including VegasStars Casino and other online casinos and affiliate partners. We do not control, and are not responsible for, the privacy practices, content, or security of these third-party sites. When you leave our website via an external link, any personal information you provide is governed by that third party's own privacy policy. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any casino or third-party site before registering or sharing your information.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Australia: Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the right to access and correct personal information we hold about you, and to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe we have breached the APPs.
• European Union / United Kingdom: If you are located in the EU/UK, you have rights under the GDPR/UK GDPR, including the rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, objection, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
• United States: If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know, delete, and correct personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to requests within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. In general:

• Contact and correspondence records are retained for up to 24 months.
• Analytics and usage data are retained in aggregated or anonymised form for up to 26 months.
• Cookie retention periods vary by cookie type and are controlled by your browser settings.

When personal information is no longer required, we will securely delete or de-identify it.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@xafs2021.org
Website: xafs2021.org

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.