Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2026

Friends of LFW Toowoomba ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the friendsoflfwtoowoomba.org website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto.

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 may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the site includes:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details you voluntarily provide through forms or inquiries.
• Technical Information: Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, links clicked, time spent on pages, referral sources, and interaction patterns.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, pixels, and local storage mechanisms.
• Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address (not precise GPS data unless explicitly provided).

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Analytics: Understanding user behavior, website performance, and visitor patterns to improve user experience.
• Affiliate Tracking: Tracking referrals and affiliate commissions related to third-party casino and gambling platforms.
• Site Improvement: Enhancing website functionality, content, and design based on user feedback and usage patterns.
• Marketing Communications: Sending promotional materials, newsletters, and updates (only with your consent where required by law).
• Legal Compliance: Fulfilling legal obligations and responding to lawful requests from authorities.
• Fraud Prevention: Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity and security threats.

3. Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Affiliate Cookies: Used to track referrals to third-party gambling platforms and measure affiliate performance.
• Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising and retargeting purposes.

Opt-Out Options: You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos, gambling platforms, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing personal information or engaging with their services.

Important: We do not control the data collection, use, or security practices of linked websites. Your use of third-party sites is entirely at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and conditions.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right of Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
• Right to Object: You may object to our processing of your information for certain purposes, including direct marketing.
• Right to Portability: You may request a copy of your information in a portable format.

Australian Privacy Act: If you are located in Australia, your privacy rights are protected under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). We comply with these requirements in our handling of personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact Us section below.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:

• Personal information provided through contact forms is retained for 2 years or as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry.
• Analytics and usage data is typically retained for 12-24 months.
• Affiliate tracking data is retained in accordance with affiliate program requirements and tax obligations.
• Cookie data is retained according to the expiration dates set by each cookie.

If you request deletion of your data, we will securely destroy it unless we are required to retain it for legal, accounting, or legitimate business purposes.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@friendsoflfwtoowoomba.org
Website: friendsoflfwtoowoomba.org

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days or as required by applicable law.

Disclaimer: This website is for informational purposes only. We do not provide financial advice. Gambling carries risks, and you should only use services offered by licensed and regulated operators. If you have concerns about gambling, please contact the appropriate regulatory authorities or support services in your jurisdiction.