Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Bayside Blues Festival ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the baysidebluesfestival.com website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise handle your information when you visit our site, including all content, functionality, and services offered.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other details you voluntarily submit through contact forms or account registrations
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to enhance your experience
- Usage Data: Pages visited, links clicked, time spent on site, referral sources, and other browsing behaviour
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Conduct analytics and understand user behaviour patterns
- Track affiliate commissions and referrals to casino partners
- Improve website functionality, content, and user experience
- Send promotional emails and updates (with your consent)
- Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activity
- Personalise content and recommendations
Cookie Policy
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality and security
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour and site performance
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals to casino partners and track commissions
- Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and remarketing
You may opt-out of non-essential cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that blocking cookies may impact your experience on our site and affiliated partner sites.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to external casino operators, gambling platforms, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, terms, or policies of these third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to review their privacy policies before engaging with their services. Your use of linked sites is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies, not ours.
Your Rights
Under Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) and relevant data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
If you are located in the EU or UK, your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) apply. If you are in the United States, rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and similar state laws may apply.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy. Affiliate tracking data is retained in accordance with our affiliate programme agreements, typically for a minimum of 90 days. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal and contractual retention requirements. Analytics data is typically anonymised after 24 months.
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: [email protected]
We will respond to your enquiry within 30 days of receipt.