Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2026

jmacdonagh.com ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at jmacdonagh.com (the "Site"), including all related pages, subdomains, and associated services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use this Site.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, and other details you voluntarily provide when registering, contacting us, or subscribing to our services.
• Technical Information: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referral source, and pages visited.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Site, including clicks, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns.
• Cookies: Persistent and session-based cookies and similar tracking technologies (as detailed below).
• Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on IP address (used to verify compliance with Australian gambling regulations).

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our services.
• To track affiliate commissions and performance metrics from linked casinos and gambling operators.
• To conduct analytics and understand user behavior and preferences.
• To send you promotional content, newsletters, and updates (with your consent).
• To comply with legal obligations under Australian Consumer Law and gambling regulations.
• To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and technical problems.
• To personalise your experience and provide relevant content.

Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow us to recognise you and remember your preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
• Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior to improve Site performance (Google Analytics).
• Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor clicks and referrals to partner casinos for commission purposes.
• Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting and personalised advertising.

Managing Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality. For more information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos, gambling operators, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these external sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information or engaging in gambling activities.

Important: Third-party operators are solely responsible for their terms of service, responsible gambling policies, and data handling practices.

Your Rights

As a user in Australia, you have the following rights regarding your personal information under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth):

• The right to access your personal information held by us.
• The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• The right to request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements).
• The right to opt-out of marketing communications at any time.
• The right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe we have breached the Privacy Act.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in the "Contact Us" section below.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:

• Account and registration data: Retained for the duration of your account and 12 months after closure.
• Affiliate tracking data: Retained for a minimum of 7 years to comply with tax and financial regulatory requirements.
• Analytics data: Retained for up to 26 months.
• Marketing data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have privacy concerns, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Website: jmacdonagh.com

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt, or as required by applicable Australian privacy law.

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. We recommend reviewing it periodically for changes. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.