Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Freebie Authority ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the freebieauthority.com website ("Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site. By accessing and using freebieauthority.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
1. 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, phone number, and other identifying information you voluntarily provide when contacting us or subscribing to our services.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring URL, and other browsing patterns.
- Cookies: Information stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy section).
- Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on IP address.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing, operating, and maintaining our Site;
- Improving, personalizing, and expanding the Site;
- Understanding and analyzing how you use our Site;
- Tracking affiliate commissions and marketing performance;
- Conducting analytics and statistical analysis;
- Sending promotional communications (with your consent);
- Detecting, preventing, and addressing fraud or security issues;
- Complying with legal obligations.
3. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that are stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for Site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Track referrals and commission-eligible actions.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by partner websites and advertising networks.
Opt-Out Options: You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking cookies may affect Site functionality. You can also opt out of analytics cookies through your browser settings or third-party opt-out tools.
4. Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including Star Casino and other gambling operators. We are an affiliate of these services and may earn commissions from referrals. Please note:
- We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
- Third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and you should review them independently.
- We do not control the content, accuracy, or practices of linked websites.
- Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.
5. Your Rights
In Australia, your privacy is protected under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you;
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
- Lodge a complaint with us regarding our privacy practices;
- Withdraw consent for direct marketing communications;
- Request deletion of your information where legally permitted.
If you are accessing our Site from the European Union or United Kingdom, you have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to data portability and erasure. If you are in the United States, CCPA may provide you with additional consumer rights.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention period depends on the context of the processing and our legal obligations.
- Account information is retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter.
- Analytics data is typically retained for up to 24 months.
- Affiliate tracking data is retained in accordance with affiliate program requirements and regulatory obligations.
- Cookies are retained according to their expiration dates set in your browser settings.
You may request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to legal constraints.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@freebieauthority.com
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days or as required by applicable law. If you believe we have violated your privacy rights, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 2026 and may be updated periodically. We encourage you to review this policy regularly for any changes. Continued use of the Site following updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.