Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Melbourne News Online ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates melbournenewsonline.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit forms, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
- Technical Information: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and track affiliate referrals.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our site, including pages visited, links clicked, and time spent on pages.
How We Use Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Conducting website analytics to understand user behaviour and improve site functionality
- Tracking affiliate referrals and commissions from casino and gambling partners
- Personalising your experience and delivering relevant content
- Responding to your enquiries and providing customer support
- Complying with legal obligations and preventing fraudulent activity
Cookie Policy
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals to partner casinos and gambling operators.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable us to deliver targeted advertising.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party casinos, gambling operators, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site before providing your personal information. Your use of third-party sites is governed by their terms and privacy policies, not ours.
Your Rights
Under Australian Privacy Law (Privacy Act 1988), you have the following rights:
- Access to your personal information held by us
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe we have breached your privacy
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable Australian law. Affiliate tracking data is retained for accounting and dispute resolution purposes (typically 3-7 years). You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@melbournenewsonline.com
Website: melbournenewsonline.com
We will respond to your request within 30 days or as required by applicable law.