This Privacy Policy explains how points-bets.com ("we", "us", or "our") handles information when you visit our website. We publish independent reviews and guides about PointsBet and Australian sports betting. We are not PointsBet Holdings and do not operate wagering services, process bets, or manage customer accounts on behalf of any bookmaker.
By using this site, you agree to the practices described below. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website. We may update this policy from time to time; the revised version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
What Information We Collect
We collect limited information necessary to operate an informational website. When you browse pages, our servers may automatically record technical data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, and approximate access times. This data helps us maintain security, diagnose technical issues, and understand how visitors use our content.
If you contact us by email, we receive the information you choose to provide—typically your email address, subject line, and message content. We do not require account registration to read our articles, and we do not collect payment card details, betting history, or identity verification documents through this site.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to deliver and improve our content, respond to enquiries, protect the site against abuse, and understand aggregate traffic patterns. We do not use your personal data to place bets, open wagering accounts, or send marketing on behalf of PointsBet or any other betting operator.
Where we use analytics tools, they help us measure page performance and reader engagement in general terms. Analytics data is typically aggregated and does not identify individual visitors by name unless you have voluntarily contacted us and we link your enquiry to a specific email address.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We may use essential cookies required for basic site functionality, as well as analytics cookies that help us understand how readers navigate between articles. Some third-party services embedded on the site may set their own cookies subject to their respective policies.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, though disabling certain cookies may affect how some features display. Where required by applicable law, we will seek consent before placing non-essential cookies.
Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share limited data with service providers who assist with hosting, analytics, email delivery, or security monitoring. These providers process data on our instructions and are expected to apply appropriate safeguards.
We may also disclose information when required by law, court order, or government request, or when we reasonably believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, users, or the public. If our website operations are transferred to another entity, user information may form part of that transfer, subject to continued privacy protections.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding personal information we hold about you. Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles, eligible individuals can request access to personal information, seek correction of inaccurate data, and lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner if they believe their privacy has been interfered with.
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests. We retain personal information only for as long as needed to fulfil the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.
Contact and Privacy Enquiries
Questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data can be directed to [email protected]. Please include enough detail for us to understand your request. For account-specific privacy matters related to an active PointsBet wagering account, contact PointsBet directly through their official website.