Last updated: June 2026 — Lachlan Mercer, Artofrugs

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 January 2026

Website: artofrugs.com.au

Responsible Party: Lachlan Mercer

This Privacy Policy explains how Artofrugs, operating at artofrugs.com.au, collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information obtained from visitors to our website. By accessing or using artofrugs.com.au, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our website immediately.

1. Information We Collect

Artofrugs may collect both personal and non-personal information from visitors to artofrugs.com.au. The types of information we may collect include:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, and other contact details you voluntarily provide when contacting us or subscribing to updates.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and operating system.
• IP Addresses: Collected automatically for security, fraud prevention, and analytics purposes.
• Communication Data: Any messages, queries, or correspondence you send to us directly.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information collected by artofrugs.com.au is used solely for legitimate operational purposes, including:

• Improving the content, functionality, and user experience of artofrugs.com.au
• Responding to enquiries and communications submitted by users
• Analysing website traffic and visitor behaviour through analytics tools
• Ensuring the security and integrity of our website
• Complying with applicable legal and regulatory obligations in Australia

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Artofrugs uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on artofrugs.com.au to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytical data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website.

We may use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and navigation.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to track visitor behaviour and improve website performance.
• Preference Cookies: Used to remember your settings and preferences on return visits.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. However, doing so may affect certain features of artofrugs.com.au. By continuing to use our website without adjusting your cookie settings, you consent to our use of cookies.

4. Third-Party Links and Affiliates

Artofrugs.com.au publishes reviews and information about online casinos, PayID pokies, and gambling platforms available to Australian users. Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including casino operators and payment platforms. Please be aware that:

• We have no control over the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
• Clicking on affiliate or external links will take you away from artofrugs.com.au.
• We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
• Artofrugs is not responsible for the data handling practices of external websites.

5. Analytics

Artofrugs.com.au uses third-party analytics services, which may include Google Analytics, to monitor and analyse web traffic. These services collect anonymised data regarding how visitors interact with our website. This data is processed in accordance with the respective privacy policies of those analytics providers. You may opt out of analytics tracking by using browser extensions or adjusting your browser privacy settings.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. Users located in Australia, the European Union, or California, USA may be entitled to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of inaccurate or outdated personal information
• Withdraw consent for data processing where consent was the basis for collection
• Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority

Australian users are protected under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles. EU residents retain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). California residents may exercise rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

7. Data Security

Artofrugs takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the personal information collected through artofrugs.com.au against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Artofrugs reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page at artofrugs.com.au with an updated effective date. We encourage users to review this policy periodically to remain informed of how we protect your information.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data on artofrugs.com.au, please contact the responsible party directly:

• Name: Lachlan Mercer
• Website: artofrugs.com.au
• Email: contact@artofrugs.com.au

Lachlan Mercer is the owner and author of artofrugs.com.au and is responsible for all data handling practices described in this Privacy Policy. All privacy-related enquiries will be reviewed and responded to in a timely manner in accordance with applicable Australian privacy legislation.