Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2026
Apollo Bay Writers Festival ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates apollobaywritersfestival.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all associated content, functionality, and services offered in connection with our site (collectively, the "Site").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our 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 Data: Name, email address, telephone number, and other identifiers you voluntarily provide when subscribing to our newsletter, requesting information, or contacting us.
- IP Address: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address is automatically recorded when you access the Site.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze Site usage.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Site, including pages visited, time spent, referring/exit pages, and click patterns.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Analytics: To understand user behavior, measure Site performance, and improve user experience.
- Affiliate Tracking: To track affiliate commissions, clicks, and conversions related to third-party casino and gambling partners.
- Site Improvement: To enhance Site functionality, content, and services based on user feedback and behavior.
- Marketing Communications: To send newsletters, updates, and promotional content (only with your consent).
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal requests.
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience. Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to track user behavior and Site performance.
- Affiliate Cookies: Used to track referrals and commissions for partner casinos.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising and promotional purposes.
You may 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. Note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
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 strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site before providing personal information or engaging with their services. Your use of third-party sites is governed by their own terms and conditions.
Your Rights
As an Australian resident, you have rights under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), including:
- The right to access your personal information held by us.
- The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- The right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you are located in the United States, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or similar state legislation.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable law. Affiliate tracking data and cookies are typically retained for the duration necessary to process commissions and analyze campaign performance. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time, subject to legal retention obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@apollobaywritersfestival.com
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt. 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.
Last Updated: January 2026