Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Blunt Shovel Pty Ltd ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates bluntshovel.com.au. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our site. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, and other contact details you voluntarily provide through contact forms or newsletter subscriptions.
• Technical Information: IP address, device type, browser type, and operating system.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referral sources, and click behaviour.
• Cookies: Information stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy below).

2. How We Use Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Conducting analytics and understanding user behaviour to improve our website.
• Affiliate tracking and commission reporting for Fair Go Casino and other partner affiliates.
• Site improvement, functionality testing, and performance optimisation.
• Sending newsletters, promotional updates, and relevant content (with your consent).
• Responding to inquiries and providing customer support.
• Compliance with legal obligations and fraud prevention.

3. Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to track visitor behaviour and website performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals to Fair Go Casino and affiliate partners for commission purposes.
• Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting and promotional purposes.

Cookie Opt-Out: You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.

4. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including Fair Go Casino and other affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing personal information or engaging in transactions.

When you click on affiliate links and visit partner websites, you are subject to their privacy policies, not ours. The Company has no control over how third parties collect, use, or protect your data.

5. Your Rights

Under Australian privacy law, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: You may request access to personal information we hold about you.
• Right of Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of marketing communications and non-essential data collection.
• Right to Complaint: You may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe we have breached the Privacy Act.

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) apply. If you are in the United States, California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) rights may apply. Please contact us to discuss your specific rights.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Typically, we retain:

• Contact information: Until you request deletion or unsubscribe.
• Analytics and usage data: Up to 24 months.
• Affiliate tracking data: As required by affiliate partners and relevant agreements.
• Legal records: As required by law (typically 7 years).

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to legal obligations.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or wishes to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Email: privacy@bluntshovel.com.au
Website: bluntshovel.com.au

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days. If you are dissatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 2026 and may be updated periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date above.