Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Hastings Handmade ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the hastingshandmade.com website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, particularly relating to PayID pokies and gambling affiliate services.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit forms, we may collect your name, email address, and other contact details.
- Technical Data: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
- Cookies: We use cookies to track your interactions with our website and affiliate links.
- Usage Data: We collect information about pages visited, time spent on site, referral sources, and click-through activity.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Website analytics and performance monitoring
- Affiliate tracking and commission calculations
- Site improvement and user experience optimization
- Responding to inquiries and customer support
- Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations
Cookie Policy
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals and affiliate commissions.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting and promotional purposes.
You may opt out of non-essential cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may impact website functionality.
Third-Party Links
Hastings Handmade provides affiliate links to online casinos and gambling platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their individual privacy policies before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities. Your use of third-party sites is governed by their terms and policies, not ours.
Your Rights
Under Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) and applicable privacy legislation, you have the right to:
- Access personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
- Object to direct marketing communications
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Analytics and cookie data are typically retained for 12-24 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal and operational requirements.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@hastingshandmade.com
We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days or as required by applicable law.