Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Boots and Barley Cafe ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the bootsandbarleycafe.com website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all related content, functionality, and services offered (the "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 bootsandbarleycafe.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 collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit information through contact forms, newsletter signups, or account registration, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other identifying information you provide.
- Technical Information: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
- Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to monitor Site usage and affiliate activity. This includes session cookies, persistent cookies, and third-party cookies from our affiliate partners and analytics providers.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the Site, including clicks, time spent on pages, search queries, and content preferences.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Analytics: To analyze Site traffic, user behavior, and performance metrics using third-party analytics services.
- Affiliate Tracking: To track affiliate referrals, clicks, and conversions for our casino and gambling partners, and to calculate commission payments.
- Site Improvement: To enhance user experience, troubleshoot technical issues, and optimize Site functionality.
- Marketing Communications: To send promotional emails, newsletters, and updates about casino partners (if you have opted in).
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations in Australia.
3. Cookie Policy
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior and Site performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Cookies: Used by our casino partners to track referrals and conversions.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable personalized advertising and remarketing campaigns.
- Third-Party Cookies: Placed by external services and partners.
Cookie Opt-Out Options:
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. You may also opt out of specific tracking services through their opt-out mechanisms. However, blocking essential cookies may affect Site functionality. Third-party cookies from our partners may be managed through their respective privacy policies.
4. Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to casino websites, gambling platforms, and other affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, terms, or content of external websites. When you click on third-party links, you leave our Site and are subject to that third party's privacy policy and terms of service.
We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website before providing personal information or engaging in any transactions. Casino operators and affiliates are responsible for their own data handling practices.
5. Your Rights
Australian Privacy Rights:
Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), you have the right to:
- Access your personal information held by us
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention obligations)
- Object to the use or disclosure of your information for direct marketing purposes
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
6. Data Retention
We retain 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. Affiliate tracking data is typically retained for 12 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal and contractual obligations to retain certain information (e.g., for tax, compliance, or dispute resolution purposes).
7. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: bootsandbarleycafe.com
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.
This Privacy Policy is subject to change at any time. We encourage you to review it periodically for updates. Continued use of the Site following changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.