This Privacy Policy explains how Bgsi ("we," "us," or "our"), the operator of bgsi.site, collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit our website. Bgsi.site serves as an independent casino and pokies review platform for Australian users and acts as the data controller responsible for any personal data processed through this site. By continuing to use bgsi.site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. This policy was last updated in 2026.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact form submissions: Your name, email address, and any message content you voluntarily submit through our contact or feedback forms.
- Newsletter sign-ups: Your email address if you choose to subscribe to updates or promotions from bgsi.site.
- Comments and feedback: Any content you post or submit directly on the site, including opinions on casino reviews.
- Survey responses: Information provided if you participate in any optional user surveys we conduct.
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address and approximate location: Collected automatically when you access bgsi.site to help us understand our Australian audience.
- Browser type, operating system, and device information: Technical data used to optimise site performance across different devices.
- Pages visited and time spent: Behavioural data showing which casino reviews and pokies pages you interact with.
- Referring URLs: The website or search engine that directed you to bgsi.site.
- Affiliate click data: Records of when you click outbound affiliate links to third-party casino operators.
Cookies We Use
Bgsi.site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure the site functions correctly, to analyse visitor behaviour, and to support our affiliate partnerships. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Enables core site functionality, security, and session management on bgsi.site. | Session / up to 1 year |
| Analytics | Tracks page views, user journeys, and traffic sources to help us improve our casino review content. | Up to 2 years |
| Affiliate / Marketing | Records clicks on casino operator links so that referral commissions can be accurately attributed. | Up to 30 days |
| Preferences | Remembers your site settings, such as language preference and cookie consent choices. | Up to 1 year |
| Social Media | Supports share buttons and embedded content from third-party social platforms. | Up to 2 years |
How We Use Your Data
- To deliver, maintain, and improve the casino review content and overall user experience on bgsi.site.
- To respond to enquiries, support requests, or feedback submitted through our contact form.
- To send newsletters or promotional updates to subscribers who have opted in.
- To analyse website traffic and user behaviour, allowing us to refine our pokies and casino coverage.
- To track affiliate referrals and manage our commercial relationships with casino operators.
- To comply with applicable legal obligations and enforce our terms and conditions.
- To detect, prevent, and address fraudulent or abusive activity on the site.
Legal Bases for Processing
Where applicable, bgsi.site processes personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal bases include: consent — where you have explicitly agreed to data collection, such as newsletter sign-ups or non-essential cookies; legitimate interests — where processing is necessary for our business operations, including site analytics and affiliate link tracking, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights; and legal obligation — where we are required to retain or disclose data under applicable law. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
Third Parties & Affiliate Links
Bgsi.site contains affiliate links to third-party online casino operators. When you click these links, you will leave bgsi.site and be subject to the privacy policy of the respective operator. We are not responsible for the data practices of any third-party casino site. We also use third-party analytics providers, such as Google Analytics, which may set their own cookies and collect aggregated usage data. These providers are bound by their own privacy commitments and relevant data processing agreements with bgsi.site. We do not sell your personal information to any third party.
Your Privacy Rights
- Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data bgsi.site holds about you.
- Right to rectification: Ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to erasure: Request that we delete your personal data, subject to any legal retention obligations.
- Right to data portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
- Right to restrict processing: Ask us to limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
- CCPA rights (California residents): Where applicable, you have the right to know, delete, and opt out of the sale of personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact section below. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your verified request.
Data Security & Retention
Bgsi.site implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), restricted access controls, and regular security reviews. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Contact form data is typically retained for up to 12 months, while analytics and affiliate data may be retained for up to 24 months before being anonymised or deleted.
Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way bgsi.site handles your personal data, please contact the Bgsi privacy team at:
- Website: bgsi.site
- Email: [email protected]
We are committed to resolving any privacy concerns promptly and transparently. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your relevant data protection authority.