Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Background Blind Spot ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates backgroundblindspot.com (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website dedicated to online poker in Australia.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website.
Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Website includes:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact information you voluntarily provide.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Cookie Data: Information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy below).
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referral sources, and other browsing activity.
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Information related to affiliate links clicked, casino referrals, and promotional engagement.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our Website and services.
- To track affiliate referrals and commissions from affiliated casinos and gambling operators.
- To conduct analytics and understand user behavior and preferences.
- To send promotional content, newsletters, and marketing communications (with your consent).
- To prevent fraud and ensure compliance with applicable Australian gambling regulations.
- To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and conditions.
Cookie Policy
Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for Website functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior and Website performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals to affiliated casinos and gambling operators for commission purposes.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and retargeting campaigns.
You may opt-out of non-essential cookies through your browser settings or by using third-party opt-out tools. Disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our Website contains links to affiliated online casinos, poker rooms, and other gambling operators. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing personal information. Your interactions with these platforms are governed by their respective privacy policies, not ours.
Your Rights
Under Australian privacy law, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the following rights:
- Access: Request access to personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations).
- Opt-Out: Opt-out of marketing communications and non-essential tracking.
- Complaint: Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe we have mishandled your information.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Affiliate tracking data is typically retained for the duration necessary to process commissions and comply with gambling regulations. You may request deletion of your information, subject to our legal retention obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@backgroundblindspot.com
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days in accordance with Australian privacy law.