Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2026
State House News Poll ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the website statehousenewspoll.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all associated content, functionality, and services offered (collectively, the "Website").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website. By accessing and using statehousenewspoll.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Website includes:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact information you voluntarily provide when signing up, subscribing, or contacting us.
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, links clicked, time spent on pages, referral sources, and other interaction metrics.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies (see Cookie Policy below).
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Information related to casino affiliate links you click and referrals generated through our Website.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing, maintaining, and improving our Website and services.
- Personalizing your experience and delivering relevant content about online gambling options in Australia.
- Conducting analytics to understand user behaviour and Website performance.
- Tracking affiliate referrals and calculating commissions from partner casinos.
- Sending promotional emails, newsletters, and updates (with your consent where required).
- Responding to your inquiries and customer service requests.
- Complying with legal obligations and preventing fraudulent activity.
- Marketing and advertising purposes where permitted by law.
Cookie Policy
Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Website functionality, security, and basic operations.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website using tools such as Google Analytics.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Track referrals to partner casinos to ensure proper commission attribution.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver targeted advertising and measure marketing campaign effectiveness.
- Third-Party Cookies: Placed by our partners, advertisers, and affiliate networks.
Cookie Opt-Out Options:
- You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Instructions for common browsers are available at allaboutcookies.org.
- For Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- You may opt out of targeted advertising through the Digital Advertising Association (DAA) in Australia.
- Please note that disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our Website contains affiliate links and references to third-party casino operators and gambling websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, terms of service, or content of these external sites. When you click on affiliate links and visit partner casino websites, you leave our Website and are subject to their respective privacy policies and terms.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing personal information or engaging in transactions. We have no control over how third parties collect, use, or protect your data.
Your Rights
Under Australian Privacy Law (Australian Privacy Principles), you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: You may request access to personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Right to Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of marketing communications and consent-based data collection.
- Right to Complain: You may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles.
If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) may apply, providing you with additional rights including data portability and withdrawal of consent. Users in California, USA, may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, and comply with legal obligations. Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and the purpose of processing:
- Personal Data: Generally retained for the duration of your relationship with us, plus additional periods required by law or for legitimate business purposes (typically 3-7 years).
- Analytics Data: Typically retained for 12-24 months.
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Retained in accordance with affiliate program requirements and financial record-keeping obligations.
- Cookie Data: Varies by cookie type (see Cookie Policy).
When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it. If you request deletion, we will remove your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are legally required to retain it.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@statehousenewspoll.com
We will endeavour to 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 oaic.gov.au.
Last Updated: January 2026